Empowerment Starts With “No”!
Heaven forbid if we take up too much room or interrupt someone. We're taught to get out of the way, serve everyone before ourselves, and to be mindful of other people's feelings. Furthermore, we're taught to treat others the way we want to be treated and
English Speaking Practice Through Presentations
If you're anything like most teachers, you're probably constantly looking for new ways to encourage your students to practise their oral English and speak spontaneously. This month, we're going to consider the value of the 'presentation' in achieving this
Better Homework, Revision
Even if you are learning English in a school, you probably spend a lot of time working alone on your English. The time you spend working alone is actually very valuable for you. And you can increase its value by working in a disciplined, systematic way. A
Teaching Yourself English Can Be As Easy As ABC
First of all, it is important to build up your vocabulary and learn as many words as possible. You can start by jotting down all the new words and phrases that you encounter everyday. When you converse with others, it is likely that there are words that a
Avoiding Sexism in Your Writing
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New Technologies And English Practice
First, the Internet is now offering search engines and chat rooms which can be perfectly used for English practice. Do you need to practice your speech fluency and spelling? OK, you are welcome to the chat rooms! Just register at some of the chat rooms, s
ESL Exams: A Teacher's Guide
The first two levels are the KET (Key English Test) and the PET (Preliminary English Test). The KET and PET have reading and writing, listening, and speaking components, and are most often used to assess progress or to prepare for the next exam in the ser
Four Best Places To Learn English Online
If so then this is the article for you. If you do a search on google for the term 'esl' you will get more than 49,000 results. Imagine searching through all those sites to find the ones you like the best. Let me tell you what...some of the sites you w
Learn to Teach English as a Foreign Language
The benefits of teaching English as a foreign language in another country are numerous. Not only are you providing a service to those who desire it, but you will benefit from those you teach as well. In choosing to teach the English language in one of s
The power of words: Market yourself by adopting a whole new language
Assuming that it's fair to say that the right job search is all about the right job and the right employer, then how do you let the right employer know you are the right employee? Really, when it comes down to it, the only thing between you and your next
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