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Why Companies Need to Consider Online English Training
by Grace RimandoMAR12th2012

It’s not so long ago that video conferencing was the stuff of science fiction. Now, however, online messaging and meeting software like Skype and WebEx are commonplace and high quality speakers and microphones are standard with most computers. Traditionally, non-native English speakers have learned or “brushed up” their English in face-to-face classes, and although this [...]

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Travelling to a Native English Speaking Country to Improve Your English
by Grace RimandoMAR6th2012

Immersing yourself in the English language by traveling to a native English-speaking country is a highly effective method of improving your fluency. However, once you are in that country the stakes are high. Will you be able to communicate well enough to engage in activities of daily living, such as comfortably traveling between destinations, shopping [...]

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Taking your English Learning One Step Further
by Marc AndersonFEB28th2012

There are many tools and strategies for students to put to work to improve their English language skills, from reading educational materials to holding conversations with other English speakers. Students can benefit from a variety of study materials and methods. Reading and writing is a key part of the English learning process, as is listening [...]

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Learning English Online Is Very Effective
by Marc AndersonFEB21st2012

Learning the English language may prove difficult for some students, especially if they must schedule their classes around work, family life, or other obligations. For a few students, the ability to get to classes may become an obstacle to learning, and could very well discourage any further lessons. Fortunately, students don’t have to rely on [...]

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How can I improve my English? – Learn from your mistakes.
by Grace RimandoFEB15th2012

Who says the English language is easy? Let’s admit it. The language is bound by many rules, and mastering the language needs a lot of effort and time. But hey, who says you can’t learn English little by little? Although you are living in a country where English is not the mother tongue, there are [...]

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How can I improve my English?- Make reading a habit.
by Grace RimandoFEB8th2012

One way to improve your English (and widen your vocabulary) is through reading (and it’s a great pastime and hobby too!). Try to train yourself to read as much English reading material as you can. You can start by reading daily newspapers, magazines, pocketbooks, comic books, short stories and novels – or maybe start with [...]

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Subtitles
by Grace RimandoJAN28th2012

Subtitles play a very important part in making us understand a movie plot. Especially, if you are one of those who enjoy watching foreign films. Although sometimes, it is quite frustrating if you don’t understand the subtitle too. Look at this one for example: (text: He will automatically thinks that he’ll also be forgiven as [...]

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Some Thoughts on Lifelong Learning
by Grace RimandoJAN28th2012

Everyone has been asked this question when they were a child. What would you like to be when you grow up little Jimmy or Jane? I remember my cousin saying I want to be a fireman and few days later he changed his mind. He said he had bigger plans in life. My aunt asked [...]

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Learning English is Fun too – Jokes
by Grace RimandoJAN27th2012

Laugh while you learn! Jokes can be another effective way to learn English. If you want to laugh and get the gist of a joke of course you need to understand the language in which it is written (or said). Try this one: A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming [...]

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Customer Service
by Grace RimandoJAN27th2012

Imagine you are in an English speaking country and… You’re in a restaurant. Your food is 30 minutes late, when it arrived – you immediately noticed that it is not what you ordered. How do you say it to the waiter or to the manager? Your credit card bill statement has some fees you don’t [...]

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