Italian Universities Choose English

English is a language that is spoken around the world. It is used as a business language as well as an everyday communication language.

It is commonly spoken in a lot of European countries including France, Spain and Italy. In fact it is so popular in Italy that Milan University has decided to switch to English to teach its degree courses.

Milan University is a leading institution for science, engineering and architecture. From 2014, most of its degree courses will be taught in the English language.

Milan is a truly cosmopolitan city and is known for its culture and being the centre of the Italian fashion world. No wonder then that they have decided to switch to English because it is a truly international language.

Milan University wanted to make sure that they are a truly global university and so they thought that using English would encourage communication across the world and increase the job prospects of their graduates.

They university's rector, Giovanni Azzone, said, "we strongly believe our classes should be international classes - and the only way to have international classes is to use the English language."

Other Italian universities are expected to follow suit in the next few years, as they compete with other international universities to attract students and produce rounded graduates with an ability to work worldwide.

In these tough economic times it is particularly important that students are given skills whilst at university that will enable them to find work. By taking a course that is taught in English they will be more employable when they leave university.

This increasing switch to using the English language in European universities means that many young people will want to brush up on their English skills if they are going to get a place on one of these university courses.

This is where English language schools can help young people to learn or improve their English so that they are at a good enough standard for university courses taught in the English language.

English language courses can be intensively taught and students can attend outside of normal study times, for instance in the summer holidays. They can even combine their English studies with enjoying a holiday and making friends.

The UK has a lot of English language schools that help foreign students to learn or improve their English skills. These language schools also offer fun excursions and time out from study to help students gain confidence and learn about English culture - which will help them to absorb the language quicker and be ready to take up a place at their chosen university.

Concorde International offer English courses for young people at all levels. From beginners right through to more advanced English language courses, there is something for everyone who wants to improve their English skills. For more information and to browse Concorde International's range of excellent English language courses explore the website at http://www.concorde-int.com/

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How to Learn American English Idiomatic Expressions and Phrasal Verbs - Speak With Confidence

Learning English idiomatic expressions is different from learning normal English vocabulary. To be successful one must absolutely employ a different approach. Here are the important tips to follow for your success.

· Idioms must be learned through situational context

· Idioms must be "explained" not just "defined"

· Don't waste time learning hundreds of unimportant "slang" terms

· Don't approach phrasal verb idioms by trying to memorize hundreds of verb and preposition combinations

· Don't "create"... "Imitate"

· Don't chase the idioms. Let them come to you

Idioms must be learned through situational context.

A large number of American idioms are born out of the historical and cultural evolution of the country. This multi-cultural heritage along with historical events, give American idioms a wide range of richness and color. This allows for a tremendous depth of communication.

A non-native teacher of English from India teaches her English students to completely avoid trying to actually use American idioms. She says they should only learn them for purposes of comprehension. Her belief is that the subtle, cultural and historic influences connected with these expressions render them impossible for a non-native to really understand and use correctly. She feels that non-native speakers will only appear foolish by incorrectly using these expressions.

She is correct about appearing foolish through incorrect use, but the historical and cultural connections to the idiomatic expressions can most certainly be taught and learned. But it has to be done right... one idiom at a time, presented in real settings through stories, sound effects, music and natural dialog. Subtle intonations and pronunciations should be all audible. This brings the idioms to life. They become real. Now you don't just hear the idiom... you begin to "feel" it.

Idioms must be "explained" not just "defined."

Simple dictionary definitions are not adequate. Idioms must be experienced in real, situational context, so that one may "feel" their meanings. Dictionary example sentences alone are too simplistic. The reader is left bewildered and still unsure as to how and when to use the expression.

One advantage of online, idiom dictionaries is that you can find almost every expression listed. But it is impossible to know how and when to use the expression. With idiomatic expressions it is very easy to appear foolish through wrong and inappropriate use. Enough time must be taken on the part of the teacher to convey adequate understanding.

Don't waste time learning hundreds of unimportant "slang" terms.

Native speakers in the U.S. use about 4,000 common, every-day idiomatic expressions. Learning 100 or 200 idioms is not enough. On the other hand, it is important not to waste time learning hundreds of hot, new slang terms that have very narrow usage and will be replaced next year by the newest slang terms.

Why learn hundreds of expressions that most native speakers don't even understand and have never heard of, when there are several thousand basic, idioms that you really need to learn. Virtually all native speakers understand and use these basic expressions on a daily basis? Put your time into what will bring you the greatest benefit.

Don't approach phrasal verb idioms by trying to memorize hundreds of verb and preposition combinations and rules.

The vast majority of well-educated, American citizens probably do not even know what a "phrasal verb" is. They most certainly do not know that there are four different kinds of them. Even if they had known these details, this knowledge would not have played any role in their learning how to correctly and fluently utilize these expressions.

In fact, even children correctly use phrasal verbs. What is the message here? Learn phrasal verbs the way you learn the other idiomatic expressions outlined in this article... one expression at a time, in natural context and with an explanation of its use.

Don't "create"... "Imitate."

When children begin to speak for the first time, they sound cute. When adults begin to speak a foreign language for the first time, they too sound cute. But, there is one major difference. Adults are not children.

Adults have gotten used to expressing complex, profound ideas through the medium of language. What would literature, poetry, science, drama or comedy be without the ability to clearly convey these concepts, feelings and thoughts?

The literate adult has learned to make language his servant. The gifted poet no longer speaks to you in words. He now touches your heart with sound. She no longer writes words on paper. She now etches directly into your imagination. Once you have experienced the sun, you will never want to dwell in the shadows again.

But voila! Here you are, a child again... trying to master another language. How frustrating! You feel foolish making all those mistakes. You mispronounce words. You don't understand what people are saying. You are not used to this. You are a professional. People take you seriously. When you speak, people listen. You don't want to talk about notebooks and homework, or what the weather is like.

You want to discuss real things, relevant things. So on your own, you begin to learn new words and new English idiomatic expressions that are important to you. You want to speed up this learning process.

You have just walked into a trap. You have prematurely begun to get "creative." Foreign languages are learned by imitating native speakers. Especially while practicing your idiomatic expressions, it is extremely important not to get too creative too soon. The structure and usage of each idiom is confined and exact. There is just no room for much creativity. Here is a simple rule:

"If you have never heard a native speaker use a particular idiom in the context you want to use it, then you should avoid using it there. Only imitate model expressions that you have heard native speakers use, and use them in the same context."

Don't chase the idioms. Let them come to you.

To effectively learn the correct use of American idioms, it is important to have a good teacher, a good study program or both. If one does not have access to a teacher, then the quality of the study program is even more important. Search for one that has the qualities I mentioned above.

This program should teach basic idiomatic expressions that virtually all native speakers commonly understand and use. If the program is organized well, it should keep you busy, steadily building your vocabulary (don't forget, you need to learn a few thousand basic expressions). There should be no need to search online idiom dictionaries for new English idiomatic expressions to learn. You also minimize the risk of inappropriate or incorrect use of the expressions.

Tom Heard is a freelance writer and published author. His new book and audio series: "English Through Idioms" advances a bold, new approach to an old nagging problem... how can English learners best learn American English idiomatic expressions? Tom's dramatic approach walks you through fascinating, short stories and dialogues, from the scary to the romantic. The stories are complete with music and sound effects; you can hear the natural intonation of each expression as it conveys its feeling and makes the subtle come alive.

With "English Through Idioms" you will speak with confidence, understand everyone and gain the respect you deserve.

http://englishthroughidioms.com/

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How To Learn English Online

Whether someone is planning on moving to an English-speaking country, has already made the move or would simply like to learn another language, learning English can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience. It can be complicated to learn a new language, however, and many people give up because they have a difficult time getting a grasp of the language. Some individuals give up on learning to speak English for other reasons. However, it is possible to learn English online, which is a wonderful option for those who are ready to get a grasp on the language.

There are several reasons why people might want to learn how to speak English from home. First of all, those who have not had much success by more traditional methods might like to give it a try from home. Learning online allows people to learn and work at their own pace, which can be highly beneficial for those who are frustrated with the language. There are also several methods that people can use when learning how to speak English online, and many of these methods are more successful than the methods that are used by teachers and tutors in many areas.

People who are very busy might also find that learning to speak English online is a better alternative to taking classes in a more traditional classroom setting. Those who have a busy work schedule or who have a lot of family commitments often find that they are more successful when they choose to learn English online because they can work their learning around their busy schedule, and they can do more when they have more free time while skipping a few lessons here and there on busy days.

Those who are interested in learning how to speak English by taking online classes have a wealth of options to choose from. There are various learning methods out there for learning another language, so students can look for a method that appeals to them. They can also read online user reviews to learn more about various methods and classes, and they can use this information in order to determine whether a method is a good option for their own personal learning style or not. The Internet makes it easy for people to do their research about various English learning methods, making it possible for people to find the perfect option for them.

It isn't expensive to learn a new language from home on the Internet, and many people find that these online lessons are much more affordable than taking classes in a classroom setting or by working with a private tutor. Paired with the convenience of online learning, online English classes are a wonderful option for nearly anyone who wants to learn or get a better grasp on the English language.

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Improve Your English Vocabulary Through Physics: Part B

Introduction:

Here are certain words commonly used, while teaching Physics. The same words have their literal meanings also. The undersigned author is a teacher of both Physics and English. He has listed some words which he came across while teaching both the subjects with their meanings in both the disciplines. Readers may find more words from other sources, which are commonly used, for improvement of their vocabulary.

1. Ballistics

The word Ballistics is used in various disciplines especially in Science and Technology. The dictionary meaning is science of production of projectiles such as shells, bombs, bullets etc. In Physics this word is applied in ballistic pendulum, ballistic galvanometer etc. In Space Technology it is used in ballistic missiles. So, anything which projected in a parabolic curve is known as Ballistics.

2. Barn:

The literal meaning of Barn is building in which gain, hay etc are stored. In general, a broad target. In Nuclear Physics, it represents the unit effective cross section of nucleus in the order of 10 power -24 cm.

It is a matter for our thought to ponder even Scientists think in terms of poetic language. In part A we saw the word Avalanche giving a poetic definition of raining of electrons in a diode. In this part, the word Barn may be considered a poetic description of measuring a nuclear area. How such a small area could be named with such a huge area like the storage place of paddy and rice.

For the size of electrons and protons, the cross section of nucleus is so high that for an electron, nuclear cross section is a Barn. The wisdom of our scientists in this analogy may well be appreciated.

3. Buoyancy:

A carefree, light-hearted person is generally known as Buoyant person. He is supposed to 'fly' in air. A buoyant person makes people around him carefree and joyous.

Such a meaningful word is used in Hydro- physics for the objects floating in liquids.
Buoyancy is the upward thrust on a body immersed in a liquid. This is the foundation of Archimedes principle, which is a turning point in Physics and Chemistry.

One will be stuck with wonder to understand the similarity between a care-free person flying in air along with an object floating in water.

4. Bits and Bytes: These two words are not un-common for a computer student. A Byte represents the sub-division of a word in a computer. It usually consists of 8 Bits. A kilobyte is 1024 bits and so on.

The literal meaning of Bit need not be insisted upon. whose general meaning is a small piece. Likewise, the word Byte means sequence of bits possessed as a single unit of information in Computers.

5. Camera and Cell:

The meaning of Camera is well known to us. It is an optical device for obtaining still photographs or for exposing cinematic film. The literal meaning of this word is 'a private room' especially that of a professional like a judge etc. In South India, the word is commonly used to represent a store room where personal belongings are kept.

The similarity between the structure of a camera and a small room (cabin) is to be felt and appreciated.

Likewise, we all know the uses of 'Cell' phones and battery cells. The literal meaning of Cell is also a 'small room' or an apartment.

6. Candela:

It is anybody's guess that the origin of this word is 'Candle'. It is the unit of luminous intensity formerly expressed in candle power. There is an idiom which states that 'can't hold a candle to. which means the matter under consideration does not project enough light to read.

7. Cascade:

The common dictionary meaning of this word is a 'waterfall'. It does not mean a waterfall falling continuously, but falling step after step. In Science, a 'cascade process' represents a process that takes place in a number of steps, usually because the single step is too inefficient to produce thee result. as in the case of a cascade liquefier wherein gas is liquified in various steps.

8. Causality:

Cause and effect relationship has great significance both in Science and Philosophy. In Science,the principle states that 'the effect can not precede cause'. In Philosophy the word implies 'there is no effect without cause'. In other words, this is a philosophical version of Newton's third law which states that 'Action and Reaction are equal and opposite' which, in other words means that Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, but can only be transformed. For any change in any object or energy in the Universe, if it is considered as an effect, and the action is the cause. Hence, the word Causality has invited continuous and deep study by Philosophers and Scientists as well.

9. Chirality:

The origin of this word is Chiral. Any object which is different in its reflection is known as chiral. Otherwise it is known as Achiral. The best example of a chiral object is an arm reflected in a mirror. Left arm will appear like right arm and vice versa. Hence chirality means, the property existing in left, but belongs to right handed structural forms. The example for this is in Chemical properties in a medicine called Thalidomide.

(Example for an achiral object is a water glass reflected in a mirror which will not exchange sides)

10. Chromoticity:

This word is applied both in Optics and Sound. In Optics, it is an objective description of the colour quality of a visual stimulus and in Sound, it relates to notes in a melodic progression.TChromatic which refers to colour and music scales.

11. Cladding:

Cladding generally means 'clothes'. We could have read in stories thee phrase 'clad in white cloth' etc. The extended meanings are, to cover one material with other as in the case of a nuclear reactor, brick with another material in building construction. A modern use of this word can be found in fibre optics when optical fibres are protected by cladding.

12. Coagulation

The meaning is to clot by chemical reaction. Heating is one example of coagulating as in the case of eggs being boiled to coagulate the albumin.

13. Coefficient

A coefficient is that which acts together with another thing. In Physics, it is a constant used as a multiplier to various quantities which are multiplied.

14. Colligator:

This word is used in Thermal Physics. A colligative substance is one which is added to a solution to change its properties, keeping the original properties in tact. The. Examples of such properties which change because of a colligator are Osmotic Pressure, lowering of vapour pressure, depression of freezing point and elevation of boiling point while other properties in tact. The dictionary meaning of colligate is to bind together and colligative means change of properties due to concentration.

15. Commutation:

The origin of this word is Mutation which means 'to change' or exchange ordinarily for a lower value. Eg: The judge commuted the five year sentence to two years. It also refers to a daily journey like "I commute by a local train daily. In Electricity, the commutator carries current from the generator to various external circuits and in Mathematics, it means value of an expression stated in various smaller expressions.

16. Complementarity:

Anything which is incomplete will be made complete by a complementary object. It may not be out of place if I make a mention of the difference between a Complement and a Compliment. A compliment is a thing which is provided free of cost. " I got two tickets as compliment" etc. He paid her a compliment that she was extremely beautiful. (just for courtesy)

When a thing automatically fills the gap, that process is known as Complementarity. This term is very commonly used in geometry involving triangles and circles. In Physics, it can be said to be used to explain the wave theory and corpuscular theory. When wave theory is unable to explain Photo-electric effect, we use Corpuscular (Particle) theory and when the later is unable to explain Newton's Rings, we use Wave theory. They are complement to each other.

17. Conjucate:

We all know the meaning of Conjugal (mutual). All of us are aware of the need for Conjugal fidelity too. It implies mutual responsibility and loyalty. The same meaning is applied in Physics too. The object and the image through a mirror, the exchangeable points in any instrument (say a kite) etc are conjucate points.

18. Continuum:

A process which 'continues' to change into another is called a Continuum. This word is used in explaining the four dimensional Minkowski's space in Special Theory of Relativity. The three dimensions of space join with another of Time to form the space-time continuum.

19. Counter:

This word is used in several senses. Two normal uses are 1. Opposite (Oppose) and 2. count. Both the meanings are applied in Physics. 1. It will produce a counter effect and 2. Geiger counter counts the number of particles.

20. Couple:

Normally, a 'Couple' is supposed to act in the same direction in our daily life. But in Physics a 'couple' acts in equal and opposite direction, the only common aspect being 'Two'.

21.Critical:

The situation is very 'critical' means, the next event will be a turning point. "The patient is very critical" means he may die the next moment. The word Critical is often used in Physics to indicate that the next step will be a change of state.

22. Cryogenics:

Cryogen is an object which is able to produce low temperature. This word is made up of combination of two words Cryo+Gen (Generatror). Cryonics is 'preservation of a dead body by deep freezing' and Cryothapy means medical treatment given using ice.

CONCLUSION:

Thus, in this article, we saw the usage of 22 words in daily practice and in Science. I am sure, readers might have learnt certain new aspects of the language. In the next part, we shall see some more words with various usage.

It is sincerely hoped that, at the end of this series, readers will be in possession of various words rich in meaning. More than that, if a searching attitude towards origin and development of English words will be developed, which is the purpose of this article series.

Dr B.Sathyanarayanan (65) is an experienced administrator, teacher and writer. He is M.Sc(Physics) from Annamalai University. He studied Psychology and Philosophy as two additional subjects for graduation. He worked as a Physics Lecturer for 2 years (1969-1971). Later, took up a bank job and continued Physics and Philosophy research privately. At the age of 50, he got voluntary retirement to devote more time for social and educational activities

He continued his interest in social work and got his PhD in Psychological counselling in 2000 and is counselling on HIV/AIDS matters. He teaches English to adults. He is a well known writer of English. His writing is recognised internationally by listing in the directory of World Philosophers, Bowling Green State University, U.S.A.

His interest in English language is hereditary in the sense that his father was an English teacher for forty long years. This author, from his childhood used to sit alongside his father and observe his teaching to senior matriculation students.

Another inspiration the author had in his life was from World Philosopher J.Krishnamurti, whose English was unique and who had the habit of analysing the origin of words before using them. This training helped him to start a periodical 'Philosophy of Science' containing standard articles on Physics, Philosophy and HIV/AIDS.

The author is firmly convinced about the fact that students and readers should develop the habit of consulting dictionary, thesaurus and consult teachers continually and without break to learn more and to refresh their knowledge of English.

In the previous article, Technical words in Physics starting with alphabet 'A' were analysed with their literal meanings. In this article Physics' technical terms starting with with some more alphabets are analysed and it is hoped that readers will be benfitted from the contents.

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How To Learn English Online

Whether someone is planning on moving to an English-speaking country, has already made the move or would simply like to learn another language, learning English can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience. It can be complicated to learn a new language, however, and many people give up because they have a difficult time getting a grasp of the language. Some individuals give up on learning to speak English for other reasons. However, it is possible to learn English online, which is a wonderful option for those who are ready to get a grasp on the language.

There are several reasons why people might want to learn how to speak English from home. First of all, those who have not had much success by more traditional methods might like to give it a try from home. Learning online allows people to learn and work at their own pace, which can be highly beneficial for those who are frustrated with the language. There are also several methods that people can use when learning how to speak English online, and many of these methods are more successful than the methods that are used by teachers and tutors in many areas.

People who are very busy might also find that learning to speak English online is a better alternative to taking classes in a more traditional classroom setting. Those who have a busy work schedule or who have a lot of family commitments often find that they are more successful when they choose to learn English online because they can work their learning around their busy schedule, and they can do more when they have more free time while skipping a few lessons here and there on busy days.

Those who are interested in learning how to speak English by taking online classes have a wealth of options to choose from. There are various learning methods out there for learning another language, so students can look for a method that appeals to them. They can also read online user reviews to learn more about various methods and classes, and they can use this information in order to determine whether a method is a good option for their own personal learning style or not. The Internet makes it easy for people to do their research about various English learning methods, making it possible for people to find the perfect option for them.

It isn't expensive to learn a new language from home on the Internet, and many people find that these online lessons are much more affordable than taking classes in a classroom setting or by working with a private tutor. Paired with the convenience of online learning, online English classes are a wonderful option for nearly anyone who wants to learn or get a better grasp on the English language.

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Key Language Skills To Gain If You Are Looking To Learn English

Due to the economic woes of the Eurozone's periphery, countless young Italian and Spanish students are finding themselves attracted to Western Europe's largest city.

London still has a relatively active job market. Furthermore, a diverse and dynamic society make it an attractive destination to Italian and Spanish, who are struggling with their home countries stagnant economies. The EU Free Market means that Work Visas are no an issue, so the only issue is potentailly a lack of language skills.

While German and French education promoted the learning of the English language in the 80s and 90s, Italian and Spanish educational programmes were relatively slow in promoting English language competency in their young.

Consequently, a lot of young Spanish and Italians are arriving in London unprepared, from a language point of view. Despite having very relevant skills in the work environment, a lack of language skills can lead to people taking unsklilled work, relative to ability. This is a dilemma and tough learning experience. Although there is a lot of language institutions in England, you cannot guarantee that you will always get a class to teach you English in order to get into the workplace fast.

How do we know that these schools are providing suitable training? What should we look for when searching for a course?

Students need good quality English vocabulary and grammar lessons, but in not all cases this is happening. It definitely pays to ask students about how happy they are with the course before signing up.

The next thing is to check that Business English skills are the focus of the training course. This will ensure that you gain the key work skills of structuring letters, emails and communicating on the phone.

Learning these skills in a course can be beneficial also to those looking to study in London and return to work in Italy and Spain, as the commercial focus has universal benefits.

At the moment few schools offer these course, but I hope that more schools in London will learn to provide quality language classes combined with a business focus to meet their students' long term life goals.

I have been talking to many Spanish students in London over the last few months and this seems to be the key challenge that they face when dealing with London's Language Schools. Naturally in all industries there are good and bad ones, but I hope more will create more business minded classes for the more economically driven student.

Business English Courses, Written Business Communication and TOLES English Language for Lawyers are offered at this Language School. This is situated in heart of the City of London.

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Tips To Learn English For Kids At Home

Most children have a natural aptitude for learning languages. Young learners have certain innate characteristics that make them great learners, including a desire to communicate, a strong sense of curiosity and a certain fearlessness when it comes to making mistakes. Combined with these natural characteristics, the following tips to learn English for kids make teaching the new language at home easy and effective.

Children have a strong aptitude for learning but generally have short attention spans. To keep children engaged in their English lessons, include multi-sensory activities that involve hearing, seeing and touching in addition to speaking. Rotating movement activities with those that require sitting still and drawing or writing introduces variety and keeps the child focused on the task at hand.

Young children often learn most easily when dealing with concrete objects and ideas. Grammatical explanations and abstract concepts can be difficult for children to grasp and should be avoided. One of the best tips to learn English for kids is to use household objects to teach vocabulary and include common phrases, such as "Have a nice day," regularly in conversation. These ritual phrases have practical value and also reinforce grammar rules without explicitly explaining them.

Playing is a way of learning and exploring for children. Through games, they learn to construct different realities, take on new roles and engage in new experiences. Children can use games, like role-playing, to practice their English skills. They may pretend to be doctors, explorers, teachers, tourists or any other type of person and acquire new language skills at the same time.

Children are generally less afraid of making mistakes than adult learners. They are less likely to feel embarrassed or stupid if they pronounce a word incorrectly or make a grammar mistake. This is a natural characteristic of children, but parents can reinforce it by giving positive, gentle feedback and focusing on the content of what the child is communicating rather than the form.

Finally, parents teaching the language at home should take advantage of the easy access to English materials available around the world. Children should be introduced to English-language books, movies, television shows, music, newspapers, magazines, comics and computer programs. These are all tools for learning that can teach children pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar while keeping their interest and introducing them to the culture of the English-speaking world. Parents can make these materials more effective by experiencing them with their children. They may read aloud, act out stories from books or sing along to music to make the experience more interactive.

For teachers who need to find strategies to learn English for kids, utilizing the Internet as a tool is convenient. Visit learnenglishkidsinfo.com to start learning English online today.

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Travel and Study English As a Second Language

Studying English as a second language is vital when aiming for an international career in a global work environment. Constant conversation and practice of the English language will help develop fluency, correctness, and confidence in the English-speaking world. The best way to achieve this like any other language is to live among and communicate with native speakers.

Combining study and travel is an opportunity of a lifetime. There are several outstanding reasons why one needing to learn English and enjoy travelling at the same time would definitely have both professional and personal advantages. Learning English while travelling abroad will help an individual acquire new skills and qualifications, be able to experience and understand different cultures and way of living, gain independence, and most importantly, relax and enjoy!

Moreover, there are huge advantages in studying a language in a place where it is widely spoken. It is an unspoken truth that there is no better way to fluently learn a language than to be with native speakers. For persons who have already studied English in their own countries, there is always room for improvements especially if English is not commonly used, thus, studying abroad will be a great idea. On the other hand, those who have no prior knowledge of the language or may have a little of it may find that living and learning the language for a certified TESL/ TEFL tutor in a place where it is spoken results in them being able to pick it up quickly, accurately and with confidence.

Being able to speak English increases professional opportunities. Having international experience enhances the chance of getting hired from a job either in a student's country of origin or abroad. Finding employment is tough now a days especially when one is targeting a high paying job. Sad enough, skills may sometimes be not the only thing needed to be eligible for employment. For global recognition, there is no doubt that internationally experienced employees with cross-cultural skills and fluent in English are currently and will continue to be in high demand.

Lastly, mixing travel and study windows an opportunity to see the world and have fun at the same time. Opting to learn English abroad and a place like Hawaii is a wise decision especially for one who loves to travel and explore. This will help not only maximize exposure to learning the English language but also experience and feel a different kind of culture apart from their own and be open to adventures which they would unlikely have elsewhere.

Study and travel collaboration makes a person experience a wide range of professional and personal benefits. Also a priceless exposure to other cultures and lifestyle, living and learning English abroad can equip a person with abilities that boost chances of employment and probability of getting paid well.

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Problems in English Education in Japan: The Three C's

Everyone involved in the language education sector in Japan will freely admit that English education in the country has been on a level at best over the past couple of decades, and many arguments could be made that the standard of English from school-leavers is actually decreasing. At the same time, education in South Korea, China, Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia are experiencing English language booms with children becoming very proficient in the language from an early age. While there are a number of reasons causing this relative decline in Japan, I think there are three main contributing factors resulting in this status quo. These are a suppression of creativity in students, and the lack of challenge presented to them.

Creativity

I write this from the standpoint of a teacher at a junior high school, although the latter factor certainly applies to later grades of elementary school, and is an issue I will go into later. The education system in Japan revolves around a set event, and preparing for it. At elementary school the students are focused towards getting into Junior High School; once they get there their sole goal is to pass the high school entrance exam (for those that will go to high school). Once into high school, the aim of every student is to pass the "Centre Test", the Japanese name for the university entrance exam, which will focus the rest of their lives. Anything that is not involved with getting to these goals is deemed unimportant, and grammar points not to be tested (even if important to learn for English language comprehension) are passed over.

At the senior high school level, I was lucky enough to teach at a high level school, which offered two English-based subjects that were not on the Center Test: Model United Nations and PCLL (a subject with 3 components: speech, skit and debate). When these subjects were introduced, teachers were met by a strong resistance from parents, who complained that their children shouldn't be wasting their time on things that wouldn't directly be tested. It took a strong principal and group of teachers to defend their position and to try to explain the benefits that the subjects would have; both within the English language skills spectrum, and throughout their range of studies and beyond. The argument was made that these subjects were not just preparing students living in a small village in Okinawa for a single test, but giving the adults of tomorrow the skills, knowledge and means to develop for life in a truly global society. I know there are a whole bunch of buzzwords in there, but it's the best way to explain it. And whenever I meet former students from that high school (who are invariably doing very well in their lives), they remember clearly those classes, the themes discussed, and the skills they learnt.

It was a high-level school to begin with, but the fact that it was willing to look a little outside the box transformed it from being an average to low level school 15 years ago, to one of the top 3 in Okinawa today. But look down to the general situation of English language education at junior high schools in Japan (even more so in Okinawa), and things are much different. Scarily enough, I am still unaware if there is any actual syllabus set out by the Ministry of Education in Japan that states what students should know at the end of each year of learning. The textbooks that are approved by the Ministry of Education certainly teach different material at different points to students, so there is no consistency there. But what there is consistency in, is removing all traces of creativity from students. At elementary school students learn that the answer to the question, "How are you?" is, "I'm fine, thank you. And you?". There is no other response. At junior high school you would expect students to be able to be given range to express their real feelings, but even then they are limited to a handful. You are allowed to be good, fine, tired, hungry or have stomach ache. Other feelings will not be on the end of year exam and so should not really be discussed.

Students are spoon-fed information so much that they become unable to think of even the simplest things by themselves. A perfect example of this would be earlier in this academic year. The sentence being learned (sentences are almost always learned in phrase form, meaning students are frequently unable to understand how the grammatical structures in them are formed) was "I visited my grandmother at 8 o'clock". After a little practice most of the students were able to say it reasonably well, and I wanted to give them a chance to control what they say, so asked the first student to say the sentence but change the time from 8 o'clock to something else. This was explained in Japanese so the student understood (more on that later too), who made as big an acknowledgement as your typical Japanese junior high school student can muster that they understood. And then they were given the floor to make a modified sentence. And for almost 2 minutes the class waited. The student put their head down, looked into their book, looked out of the window hoping focus would shift off them, consulted with two or three of their classmates, and then eventually gave the same original answer, "I visited my grandmother at 8 o'clock". It took another student a minute before they could actually change the time to nine o'clock. A similar barrier was created when the family member was asked to be changed from mother. This seems to be the norm, rather than the exception. They get drilled into them a sentence structure (in this case "my mother... ") that it is the only thing they can comprehend. When given the chance to use a word like "father", "brother" or "sister" in place of it, the choice seems overwhelming to them rendering them unable to make what many would deem to be a simple and unimportant choice.

This lack of creativity being observed, and even encouraged by some English teachers, affects the students somewhat when they come to exams, but much more it is rendering many incapable of communicating effectively in English in a real-life environment. Because they learn certain phrases and set structures only, whenever anything goes outside of those boundaries, the students are unable to follow it and respond. Originality is something that is seldom heard or read, as the set phrases are the only way the students know how to express their ideas.

I should not that this is definitely not the case all the time. Students frequently have the ability to impress and surprise with their English and willingness to try connecting grammar points they have learnt, but not necessarily learnt together, in order to communicate their thoughts. These students, even if they don't have the best raw English ability, are usually the ones that see the biggest improvement in their language skills. But it is definitely the majority from my experiences.

Challenge

The second large part is the lack of a challenge for students. I am a firm believer that if you challenge students then you will get the best out of them. It is a fine balancing act, as pushing them too much and in the wrong way can provoke resentment and a student simply refusing to learn (especially as the student enters their teens at junior high school). But I feel many teachers in Japan are catering their classes for the lowest level learner present (some who try hard but find English very difficult, and others who are unwilling to learn in any of their classes). This means the majority of students who actually start the activity (many just wait for the answers or do nothing at all) finish quickly because the activities are not at all testing for them.

Let me give you an example. A handout that accompanied a textbook chapter was recently given to 2nd year English students (13-14 years old). The page was roughly set up as you can see below:

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Grammar point: "Yes, I am." / "No, I am not."

Explanation in Japanese about meaning and usage of grammar point.

Question 1

Are you going to clean your room tomorrow?

Y_________________________________________________________

Hint: Yes

Question 2

Are you going to see your friends tomorrow?

Y_________________________________________________________

Hint: Yes

Question 3

Are you going to visit your grandmother tomorrow?

Y_________________________________________________________

Hint: Yes

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It then went on using the same style but for "No, I am not". Learning then went on to cover the "you", "he", "she", "we", and "they" forms, but the activities were virtually the same; simply copying the answer from the section above. Following that worksheet, focus was moved onto another point and this section just covered could be checked off the list and forgotten about. No expansion of answers, experimenting with making their own questions (studied in the previous class) and asking their peers was permitted, because it wouldn't be in the test and therefore was superfluous. And there was no chance to take what they had learnt and take it to the next level, increasing their understanding of that point and giving them the chance to link it to other points that know now and will learn in the future.

Vocabulary tests are infrequent, and when they occur students are usually given 5 words to learn, with them knowing the exact order in which they will come in the test. Consequently, you have students only practicing in the last 5 minutes before the test and then being desperate to get the paper so they can write down what is in their short term memory before they forget it. Asking a student the meaning of one of their test words 15 minutes into the class is akin to getting blood out of a stone, as it has long since disappeared from their short term memory banks. Once again, no real assessment of English knowledge or ability is attained by conducting the test; it is only seeing who can spit out the exact words they were given in the 30s-1min between closing their books and receiving their test paper. I can only speak from my point of view, but at the junior high school I had weekly vocabulary tests (either L1->L2 or L2->L1, or a combination of both; not known until the test was given), which comprised of at least 20-30 words, with 10-15 being chosen at random. When this was mentioned previously to co-workers they remarked it must have been so hard for students to do. It wasn't easy sometimes, but it made us very efficient learners.

Once again the students who try to push themselves (which must be done individually, due to there being no "gifted learners" class or similar in most schools) by working to understand more than the brief outline presented to them reap the rewards, when it comes to test time and also outside the classroom, when conducting any activities in English.

But now that I mentioned tests, it brings me onto another "C" that is a large factor in why English education, and in other subjects too, is undergoing such problems in Japan.

Consequences

Consequences, or rather lack of them, cannot be underestimated in the mediocrity of English language education in Japan. Thinking back, I feel I studied pretty hard at school, mainly because I know my parents had given me a great opportunity, and I didn't want to waste it. In certain subjects I worked hard through fear of incurring the wrath of the teacher; others have said they worked hard to get into a good university, because they wanted their parents to be happy etc. Homework was always done to the best of my ability and tests were studied hard for. We all knew that if weekly vocabulary tests were failed (under 50%), retests would occur lunchtimes or after school every day (same vocabulary list but different test words) until 50% was achieved. Some students found it difficult at first or didn't like the retests, but within a month or so everyone was trying hard to get the best score possible. At the other end of the scale, high scores were put towards points to a "Good record" in your homework diary book; a record of every piece of work you had to do at home, and which parents had to sign each week, so they could see how well you were doing, or trouble you had been involved in at school. This was a simple system but motivated some people greatly as they wanted to impress their parents and show what they could do.

Now let's jump over to Okinawa and the vocabulary test I mentioned above consisting of 5 words that the students already know the order of, and they are the only words they have to learn. A student doesn't study at all, sleeps for the duration of the 10 minute test and gets 0 points. They don't really care because there is no consequence of the test. It may or may not be put into the student's final term or year-end grade, but since these grades have no real meaning either there is no incentive for them to put any effort in. Retests are non-existent at lunchtime or after school (in the case of the latter I was told, "Students want to go home or have clubs", and sports clubs usually take precedent over academic things). So you can end up with a student at the end of the year who has completed no homework assignments, got 0 in every test and possibly mustered the energy to write their name on their end of year exam before going to sleep, and just being told they must work harder next year. They don't, and so the process continues until they leave the school system. There is a reward system in place in the form of stickers or stamps, at a lot of junior high schools, and these motivate some students to volunteer and do work. But I always remember reading a quote from someone much more skilled than me, who said that prizes/bribes/rewards are good, but care should be taken to ensure they don't become the sole reason for learning. Once this happens, and the reward is removed, so is the motivation for studying.

The discipline system does leave a good deal to be desired too in Japanese schools. I'm not advocating bringing back corporal punishment (initially wrote "capital punishment"... a Freudian slip, perhaps?), but students seem to wield complete power, even more so than in Western schools. It is virtually impossible to remove a student from a class because it is "depriving them of an education", even if their actions are depriving the rest of the class of the chance to learn. Which can lead to anarchic classes sometimes. In a class I witnessed a few weeks ago there were 20 students; 7 were sleeping, 6 were talking with each other across the classroom, 3 were reading their own books, with only 4 students attempting to listen to the teacher. Every so often the teacher would try to wake up some of the students or stop them talking to each other. The students would just wave or push away the teacher and go back to what they were doing. In addition, principles and vice-principles are not involved in the disciplining; that role being assigned to a different teacher each year.

This has ended up being a lot longer than I thought it would be, so thank you if you've stuck with it and got through it all. These aren't all the issues involved, and there are some good sides to English education here. Hopefully in an article I the near future I will take a look at some of the other factors involved in teaching English here in Japan.

Let me know if you agree or disagree with anything I've said.

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Practice Writing in a Different Language By Writing Online Articles - A Good Way to Learn English

The other day, I was talking to a fellow online article writer over the Internet. He is in a country, a rather large one, but it isn't an English speaking nation. Although many people there do speak English, it is not their regular language. He told me that he wrote online articles to reach English-speaking markets, and to make new friends. I could tell by his e-mail that he was still practicing, and honing his skills. Okay so, let's talk about this case study for a moment shall we?

Does writing online articles help someone learn English? It certainly helps them learn to write in English, and English is a hard language to learn because of its idiosyncrasies, and difficult spellings. Nevertheless, he was well on his way to making it happen. For instance, he knows that his articles need to be perfect, and in grammatically correct English, otherwise no one will take him seriously. He also knows that he must spend time to make sure it is correct, and check his work against various electronic translation devices, and also show it to his friend who speaks and writes English already.

Having someone that speaks and writes in their native English able to do your editing will go a long way to assisting you in understanding what is right and what is wrong. It was interesting to see so many people from all over the world jumping on board into the world of article writing on the Internet, and although at first even though their quantity was high, it was obvious that they were challenged by many of the sentence structure, grammatical rules, and hard to learn spelling of important words.

It is possible to learn "Simple English" which would be about 750 words in the English language without too much problem; being able to put the writing together in proper sentences for use in blogging, e-mails, tweeting, and all sorts of electronic communication? I believe so. The more people who learn English; to both write and speak it, the closer the world will get together because it is in fact the business and Internet language of the world.

Yes, it can be frustrating for someone that doesn't know how to write English yet, having their articles rejected, but nothing good in life is easy, and if foreign speaking individuals learning English as a second language are able to make this happen, as well as get these articles published, everyone wins around the world, as more and more people share information about their culture, way of life, and needs, wants, and desires. It brings humanity closer together, and it's a good thing.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Writing Skills. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/

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Origins Of The English Language

It is the language of business, popular media and the most diverse in the world. With more than one million distinct words at a yearly growth rate of 8,500, English is more diverse and confusing than any other language. The little intricacies of inflection and pronunciation make it considerably different to any other language and notoriously difficult to master for non-native speakers. Its diversity and sheer size make it one of the most descriptive languages, and with just over 500 million total speakers, it is not uncommon for words and phrases from other Indo-European languages to be borrowed and incorporated either. If you're planning on studying English abroad, you might be interested to know more about the beginnings of the language.

A History of English

A West Germanic language, English is from the same group as German, Dutch, Yiddish and Afrikaans. English finds its roots in the Anglo-Frisian dialects that Germanic invaders and settlers brought with them into Britain. These dialects were initially quite diverse, each becoming part of what we know today as Old English. Late West Saxon became the dominant dialect among the four that Old English was comprised of. The others, Merican, Kentish and Northumbrian, lost their popularity with time and especially as Late West Saxon became the first written English dialect - known as the Winchester Standard.

The language changed significantly during the Middle Ages, with modern English dating back to the 15th century and the 'Great Vowel Shift' - an event that separated middle and modern English quite distinctly with a dramatic change in pronunciation.

1604 marks the year of the first English dictionary, the Table Alphabeticall, and also the time when the language became clearly recognisable as English. The next four centuries saw changes in minor details such as pronouns and developments in pronunciation, but from the 17th century onwards the English we speak today had taken its form.

Learn English in New Zealand

Because of its popularity and its status in international business throughout the developed world and in both Western and Eastern countries, English is a popular language for students looking to better their opportunities in the future. New Zealand welcomes ESOL students with schools dedicated to the subject throughout the country. As the biggest city in the country, English language courses in Auckland are some of the most popular choices for international students with great accommodation available around the CBD and all the Kiwi culture to go along with it.

CCEL ( Christchurch College of English Ltd ) is a privately-owned English language school located on the University of Canterbury campus in Christchurch. CCEL works in partnership with the University and provides international students with a pathway to further study, find out more here: http://www.ccel.co.nz/

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Why Learn English For Business?

Working in business can be challenging enough when the company you work for is based in your home country and you speak the language fluently, but many businesses are expanding throughout Europe and beyond. This comes with its own challenges as you need to find employees who can not only speak conversationally in other languages, but use the proper 'business language' that is relevant to your industry.

Each industry has its own terms, and these are not always easily translatable, so it is important that any staff who will be speaking regularly with foreign employees or clients has these industry-specific terms in their vocabulary. It is true that nowadays, being able to communicate in more than one language is a valuable business skill for business people to have, but most industries have specific words or phrases that are either highly technical, or just unique to the business world. If you need to speak English for your business role, it won't be sufficient to learn conversational English as you will need to have translations for those words and phrases.

English is a particularly useful language for businesses as so many people across the world speak it, so it is well worth considering the benefits of studying English for business. Whether you are a business owner who wants to send some of your employees to complete a course in the United Kingdom, or visit the UK yourself in order to study English abroad and improve your Curriculum Vitae, you are bound to get a good return on your investment. These courses are useful to either improve your business opportunities or prepare you for a new role.

While learning a new language is always beneficial, it is clear that if you work in many business sectors, then learning English specifically tailored for the business language you need can be both beneficial and lucrative! When looking around for an English language school in the UK, make sure that you choose one that will work with you to ensure you leave with the vocabulary most useful to you.

Learning business English, just like learning conversational English, is easier and more effective if you do it immersed in the language, with it being spoken by natural speakers all around you. Learning it in school in your home country is always more challenging, and unlikely to lead to as high a level of fluency. Learning business English abroad also gives you the opportunity to learn more intensively as you can dedicate more time to it.

The Celtic Language School in Cardiff teaches the English language to foreign people. Many businessmen and women choose the Celtic School to learn business English abroad.

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Ghana Life: Do Visitors Need More Than English?

Ghana, in common with most other countries that were once British colonies, adopted English as its official language on gaining independence in 1957. This avoided having to decide which of the more than sixty vernaculars should be so designated. However, the vernaculars are fit and well and spoken in most homes, informal workplaces, markets and everyday social gatherings. Foreigners planning to visit Ghana on medium or long-term business or development aid assignments often ask if it is useful to learn one of the local languages. The answer always depends upon the nature of the assignment and where it is located.

There seems to have been a period of a decade or two after independence when English was not only widely spoken, at least in the southern half of the country, but also very well spoken, but by the mid-1970s officials of the British Council were saying that the best English speakers were already in their forties. A steady decline has continued. It is difficult to say if the number of fluent English speakers has fallen or that rapid population growth has increased the proportion of people who have had little or no opportunity to learn the language. The result, however, is that for those foreigners who wish to communicate with many people at all levels in society, the need to speak a vernacular is greater than it has been in the past.

All professional people in Ghana: government officials, teachers, etc., as well as those who deal with foreigners on a daily basis: hotel staff, shop assistants, tourist guides, etc., all speak English fluently, and for those visitors who will only interact with such people no other medium of communication in needed. The same could be said of those whose main activity is to be undertaken in the major cities of Accra, Tema, Kumasi, and Takoradi, and perhaps in most of the rest of the regional capitals. For the occasional venture beyond these limits willing interpreters are easily found, but for those who wish to communicate directly and regularly with wider circles, both socially and geographically, the acquisition of a vernacular is beneficial.

The next question to be asked is which vernacular is most useful? With so many to choose from the answer could be extremely complex, especially in the north where it seems like every village speaks a different language from its neighbours. In practice, however, a simpler answer can be given. One language, Twi, the vernacular of the Akans, is widely spoken over the southern half of Ghana. The three main dialects, Asante, Fanti and Akuapem, are mutually comprehensible, as are some minor dialects and regional variations, and because Twi is so widely spoken, many Ghanaians of other tribes have found it useful to acquire a degree of fluency.

Apart from Twi, as a first language to learn in Ghana, three other languages are worthy of special mention. Many foreigners take the trouble to learn Ga, the vernacular of the capital city, Accra, and others study Ewe, the language of the majority of the people of the Volta Region, located east of the Volta River and once part of German Togoland. The third language, Hausa, is spoken more widely in West Africa outside of Ghana, and foreigners who have some Hausa from service in Nigeria and elsewhere will find it useful in northern Ghana and amongst colonies of northerners in the south. Some Hausa words have been adopted for general use in Ghana, especially in relation to markets, trade and horses.

The foreign visitor to Ghana who speaks both English and Twi will find that s/he can communicate with most people in most parts of the country. For those whose work will take them for an extended period to a location with a different mother tongue, the acquisition of that mother tongue would be useful. This is roughly the policy adopted by foreign agencies with volunteers posted to all parts of Ghana, such as the United States Peace Corps and British Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO).

John Powell

To learn more about the intriguing story of the grassroots industrial revolution in the turbulent Ghana of the second half of the twentieth century, read John Powell's novel The Colonial Gentleman's Son or his non-fictional account The Survival of the Fitter. More details of these books and photographs of the informal sector artisans of Suame Magazine in Kumasi will be found on the following websites.

http://www.ghanabooksjwp.com/

http://www.amazon.com/The-Colonial-Gentlemans-John-Powell/dp/184624496X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331919059&sr=1-1

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What Makes Learning Spanish Difficult for Native English Speakers?

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the U.S. Native English speakers choose to learn Spanish either for educational/professional needs or out of genuine interest. But, many of them find it difficult to learn Spanish due to the inherent grammatical differences between Spanish and English and due to the inefficient individual approaches towards learning.

This article highlights the aspects that can probably make learning Spanish difficult for the native English speakers.

Differences pertaining to grammar
As Spanish (like every other language) is unique and has its own structural make-up, non-natives may have a hard time learning it. A native English speaker may often find difficulty in learning grammar which includes the usage of articles and prepositions and understanding sentence structures, the subjunctive mood, false cognates, pronunciation and dialects.

However, since Spanish and English have the same Latin roots, there are also a few similarities between these languages that may provide some relief to English speakers.

Choosing the wrong teaching methods
Incorrect teaching methods that are poorly designed and repetitive focus only on mastering theory and not on the usage of the language. This makes it a much harder and longer process for the English speakers to learn the language. One may study Spanish for years yet when confronted with a real-life situation have difficulty forming a single sentence correctly.

Choosing the right learning approach makes a big difference in your learning process. A good and productive learning method is marked by a well-designed learning structure that includes teaching using a step-wise module, native speakers' videos, audio drills, interactive learning activities, sample tests and suggestions for improvement based on the individual's performance. All these features enable effective and fast learning of Spanish.

Tedious approach towards learning Spanish
Although native English speakers in the U.S. are surrounded by a large number of Spanish speakers and are well-exposed to their culture, they tend to make the common mistake of relying heavily on text books, thinking that they are helpful in learning the language. This, however, is a bad idea as textbooks teach Spanish using artificial conversations, boring content and expects one to master the language by quoting a maximum of 3-5 examples.

Lack of practice
More often than not, native English speakers confine their learning only to the classroom - this will exacerbate the already present difficulties in the learning process. Especially when you are advancing to the next level in your learning process, practice becomes imperative, without which you will be disconnected from the language. Serious and regular practice of difficult topics such as the subjunctive mood, false cognates, tenses, etc., will help you in better understanding Spanish and eliminating the hurdles that occur in your learning process.

Try to master Spanish in an unreasonably short period of time
Many native English speakers in the U.S. learn Spanish with a purpose in mind (i.e. to get a promotion, graduation certificate, etc.) so they try to master Spanish in an unreasonably short period of time. However, one should remember that learning the language while keeping only the outcome in mind will hamper your learning abilities and efficiency. And also, through this kind of learning, you will overlook many important aspects of the language. This leaves you with no proper understanding of language and you will be unable to make conversations comfortably.

Though Spanish in itself is not necessarily the most complicated language to learn, one may find it either difficult or easy depending on the choices one makes regarding the use of Spanish learning resources and the mindset one adopts in the learning process.

SpanishHour specializes in helping English speakers to learn and master Spanish. Know how to learn Spanish from the ground up with fun and easy one-hour daily lessons that are designed to teach Spanish for beginners. The best way to learn Spanish is through videos, entertaining comics, interactive flashcards, arcade style video games, Spanish language articles and crossword puzzles - offered by Spanish Hour.

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When It Is Time To Learn English For Kids This Can Either Be Intricate Or Simple

So many kids are constantly enthusiastic about learning. But the problem starts when they are eager to learn other things far from what you are trying to teach them. You ought to not lose hope as there are methods you can utilize to get their attention and keep it for the duration of the lesson so that they get to learn something. When it is time to learn English for kids fascinated in it, this is a simple shift.

You ought to keep yourself inspired at all times. You must look back at your own childhood as an example. It is highly likely that you did not learn a lot from that teacher. From this instance attempt to be as lively and enthusiastic as possible and your interest will be passed onto the kids and make them want to learn more.

Kids flourish on praise and positive attention from those who are teaching them. You must take every chance to do exactly that and they will love you for it. This will increase their confidence in you and encourage them to try out new things.

Try to go out of the conventional class room ways. Try to get a few learning games into what you are teaching so that they do not switch off their minds and be there in body only. If they enjoy the English game then they are most likely to keep in mind what you teach them. The English games should be designed to teach vocabulary and language as well.

Let the kids be involved in all the things you throw at them fully. If you let the kids work using their hands and have some props throughout the lesson then it will be a fun activity and they will absolutely remember what the lesson was all about. Make use of every opportunity to get them involved instead of just sitting down. This will be more valuable to your goal.

Movement for the children is essential so if you can get them up and about do it. To prevent them from turning off you must get them from their seats at least once every lesson so that their minds are awakened. This motion can include them awakening off their seats and walking to your desk and not the other way around.

You can also trying placing the kids into groups so that they go through some tasks together. If the room enables it then you can even move the desks to one side and have them sit on the floor as a change of atmosphere from the standard positions. There are activities you can carry out even if the children are seated on their desks.

As the lesson continues you will have to change the speed at which the activities go with. You can alternate the games from calm to more lively so that they do not get too weary quickly. Throughout the more lively tasks do not let the children get too out of hand. When you sustain self-control, there is more learning occurring. When it is time to learn English for kids with interest, it is extremely easy to assimilate everything taught.

For individuals who have a need to learn English as a second language, using the internet as a tool is convenient and effective. You can start to learn English online by accessing our website now.

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