Teacher Joseph: Accent & Communication Coach, Confident English, IELTS/CAE
Helping you speak clearly and confidently in English
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Paraphrasing Tips for ESL Students
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Pia Wurtzbach interviews candidates who wish to be part of online English platform 51Talk. The live stream, with hints of a reality and talent show, aims to attract 30,000 new online English teachers to join the platform.
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Originally posted on Vocabulary in Chunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mEQ-P5gfCA [Loescher Editore Video] Vocabulary chunks to learn from video : One of the oldest pubs in the UK. Over a thousand years ago The word pub is short for a public house. In other words a house open to everybody to meet Pubs need a license to sell alcoholic drinks To young people under 18 UNIT…
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When English students first learn Possessive Adjectives, they should feel encouraged. There are only seven forms: my, your, his, her, its, our, & their. That’s all! Many European languages have 14 – 20+ forms, depending on whether the noun is singular, plural, male or female. The rules are simple: ♦ Possessive Adjectives always go before […]
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On 7 April, I was interviewed for a Masters research project by Kamil Gwozdz, a student at Leeds Beckett University in the UK and an ESOL teacher in Leeds. His research title is: ‘Attitudes of Further Education ESOL Teachers Towards Teaching Mixed-Ability ESOL Classes in the UK.’ It came just as I was trying to […]
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IELTS Essay Correction.
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For better preparation, you would need good books to do your study. Preparing for the IELTS exam requires a lot of determination, positive attitude, willingness to learn and of course, preparatory books.There is nothing as helpful as picking up some good IELTS preparation books to understand the test and take the exam expecting what to […]
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IELTS Essay Correction.
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Dua Lipa has a new song called PHYSICAL and she has made a Let’s Get Physical Work Out Video which is the perfect workout class for all of you who are stuck at home feeling bored. While you watch and follow the instructions, your English will improve. Here’s a challenge for you: How long will […]
via Keep Fit in Isolation & Improve your English! — Mary’s English Blog
In my last post, April 26, 2020, I recommended my colleague Leonie Bywater https://www.facebook.com/ProficiencyExamExpert for those of you who were enquiring about learning English online, particularly for learners wanting private lessons and /or tutoring for English exams. For Elementary and Pre-intermediate level students who are interested in being part of an Online English Class, I’m excited to […]
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Dua Lipa has a new song called PHYSICAL and she has made a Let’s Get Physical Work Out Video which is the perfect workout class for all of you who are stuck at home feeling bored. While you watch and follow the instructions, your English will improve. Here’s a challenge for you: How long will […]
via Keep Fit in Isolation & Improve your English! — Mary’s English Blog
First, read English Words that are often Confused #1, #2, & #3. Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘E’. If you would like to receive all my future posts explaining confusing words, just click on ‘Follow’. Let’s have a look at some confusing words: a) edible, eatable […]
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How to Give Your Vocabulary a Boost as You Prep for Your IELTS Exam – A Guest Post by Ofer Tirosh The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is a standardized test of the English language used to measure the proficiency of non-native speakers. Recognized by employers and universities all over the world, it […]
via How to Give Your Vocabulary a Boost as You Prep for Your IELTS Exam — Mary’s English Blog
A few days ago, I received my IELTS result and here’s what I had: Listening: 9.0, Speaking: 80, Reading: 7.0, Writing: 7.0 and Overall: 8.0. Honestly, I could have done better if I had just practiced well enough but that’s not what we’re here for. On social media, people have been asking for tips, advice […]
via How I Got 8.0 Overall Band Score In My IELTS Test — The Creator’s Pen
These are the most recent/lastest IELTS Writing Task 1 Task topics and questions starting in 2019 and continuing into 2020. I Googled all over the internet and checked Facebook to find these graphs, charts, maps and processes – they are much harder to find and record than writing task 2! That is why the format […]
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Dua Lipa sings a song, Don’t Start Now, in which she tells an ex boyfriend very clearly that their relationship is finished and she is not interested in seeing him again. Her life is so much better without him. Her message to him is clear: If you don’t want to see me with another man, […]
via A Song with First Conditional, Imperatives, and Collocations — Mary’s English Blog
Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom PULL YOUR SOCKS UP. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE. PULL YOUR SOCKS UP
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Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom PULL YOUR SOCKS UP. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE. PULL YOUR SOCKS UP
Happy Christmas! It’s that time of year again when many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas. Traditionally, for Christians, it is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ approximately 2,000 years ago. However, Christmas has become an important time for celebrating with family and friends for both Christians and non-Christians. Let’s have a look at […]
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2tvpZb7) The best language centres are definitely the ones that everyone is talking about. But the question is why. What makes an English language centre a place with a great reputation. It sounds very simple to say that it’s because there are great teachers, but what is it about a teacher that makes […]
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When it comes to Spanish-speaking natives who are striving to learn English, I’ve seen it all—from 3-year-olds who were so good you’d think they were born for it, to forty-somethings who have been taking classes their whole lives but still can’t speak in the past tense correctly. En cuanto a hispano-hablantes que están intentando aprender […]
We can use Present Simple Tense to talk about how we feel, what we believe in, and what we think about how we live in the 21st century. We use Present Continuous Tense to explain or describe what is happening now or at this time in our lives. The song Freedom (Fight For It) by […]
via Song with Present Tenses for Opinions and Beliefs — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1QzAj5f) The interesting thing about spelling is that it is not a problem exclusive to ESL students, it is a problem in any language spoken by both native and non-native. For those people I know who are native English speakers who are also terrible spellers, they…
via SPELLING MISTAKES – the ESL teacher’s endless battle — The FUTURE of Learning
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Halloween is an ancient, originally Celtic celebration, which goes back some 3000 years. How did a pagan harvest festival evolve into a globally observed holiday? …
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We can use Present Simple Tense to talk about how we feel, what we believe in, and what we think about how we live in the 21st century. We use Present Continuous Tense to explain or describe what is happening now or at this time in our lives. The song Freedom (Fight For It) by […]
via Song with Present Tenses for Opinions and Beliefs — Mary’s English Blog
When I was young being bored was almost a crime, according to my parents, but perhaps this will be the exact thing we need in the future. Check out this article and let me know what your opinion is on this.
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2MWfl5S) When we think of learning we tend to equate it with children. When we thinking of examinations we think of teenagers, and when we think of career building we think of university or college students. In some ways we are right, but in other ways…
via The future of learning is in the child IN FRONT OF YOU — The FUTURE of Learning
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A great discussion between Aiyshah and Winston on a very topical issue about bilingualism. Worth a listen.
You can learn English! It’s just a matter of putting in the time to study and coming to class to speak and listen. When you miss classes, that’s a missed chance to practice your speaking and listening. You learned one of the most difficult languages in the world–Japanese. You can learn English. Luckily, there are […]
hello Pharmacy friend, this is my second post on my blog ..come on now who likes english ??? surely many like it yaa..hehehe friends ,because learning English is not only at schoollearning English is actually easy,it turns out we can learn through 1.Learn English Through HumorHumor is a thing that can make people happy. Surely […]
When it comes to Spanish-speaking natives who are striving to learn English, I’ve seen it all—from 3-year-olds who were so good you’d think they were born for it, to forty-somethings who have been taking classes their whole lives but still can’t speak in the past tense correctly. En cuanto a hispano-hablantes que están intentando aprender […]
“Nationality is a construct!” I exclaim in my native language of English as I sip milky breakfast tea from a bone china cup. I am reading Harry Potter and by my elbow is a replica of the Elgin Marbles and a diamond the size of my head that I ripped from the sub-continent of India […]
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Halloween is an ancient, originally Celtic celebration, which goes back some 3000 years. How did a pagan harvest festival evolve into a globally observed holiday? …
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If you want to study abroad rocketing your future, you have to learn English. Diseases are terrifying, unexpected, yet they can be treated and cured if you are acquainted with its disorders. English is the language of science and research. We are locked up into the same room, insulars, parochial, digest only what we receive. […]
via How Can You Master English From A To Z Without Paying A Penny! — Gehad’s Journey
IELTS Essay Correction.
via IELTS Essay Correction: People Don’t Do Enough Physical Exercise. — ELTEC English
Can I learn English by myself? Learning English by yourself can be a challenge but it is possible. There are ways you can improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills — even though there is no-one physically around you to help you practice What is the best English learning website? Best Websites for Learning English, Writing, […]
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FREE DOWNLOAD BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR BOOK PDF Gratis verzending €20 Zondagbezorging mogelijk Veilig achteraf betalen Basic English Syntax with Exercises Mark Newson Grammar and Linguistic Theory This book attempts to describe some of the basic grammatical characteristics of the AdKoop nu English. Snel in huis & Voordelig besteld! AdVind grammar book. Zoek Nu Sneller, Beter […]
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via Most People Don’t Know 15 Of The Most Basic English Words — Do You? — Rexton digital
“Newspeak” — the pared down monstrosity of a language invented by George Orwell in “1984” — drew its inspiration from, perhaps unsurprisingly, an academic at Cambridge.
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Considering the fact that I am not a native English speaker, I thought I should write about one of those topics almost no one writes about: does it matter if English is not your first language, and you still decide to blog in this language? How do poor language skills affect your ability to share […]
via How to Blog in English Even If It’s Not Your First Language — The Art of Blogging
It’s been seven years since I last decided to create a series of online lessons for beginners, and I clearly remember the challenges I faced the first time. (See 2012 post.) Apart from the physical challenge of trying to find a place with a board to write on, I had to decide how to teach […]
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Hi guys! The answers to the last episode is A: “came away empty-handed”, did you get it? Do you want to say more than “Hi” and “How are you?” And would you like to sound like a native English speaker now? You’re in the right place! Below are 10 basic phrases that people use every day. They are useful phrases that’ll also help your […]
via [Phrases] 10 Basic English Phrases You’ll Always Use — U-Dictionary
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Episode 11: IELTS Writing Task 1 – Things to remember https://anchor.fm/elit-language-centre/episodes/Episode-11-IELTS-Writing-Task-1—Things-to-remember-e6h1ui
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Photo by Ehud Neuhaus on Unsplash Good question. Well, yes, understanding reality has always been good for any kind of learning, but I do think in the future it will be even more so. As the future of learning I believe will be all about our relationships, the most important thing when dealing with another person is what […]
via Is understanding REALITY useful for future learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Everything’s relative right? Well, nowdays more than ever. The days of putting us all into the mainstream are slowly disappearing. Everyone not only wants to feel special, they KNOW they are special and deserve something personalized. So too should we be thinking in terms of how we execute our education system. Primary […]
via Understanding CONTEXT as a skill should be on our future CURRICULUM — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash VUCA? – I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it! What is it? It’s the new state of mind we need for the future world. In a nutshell, this is it: Volatility Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity This is what we should expect in our everyday thinking for the future. I know some of […]
via How to deal with VUCA – Learn to ACCEPT yourself — The FUTURE of Learning
What is a sentence? There are three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun) & VERB (finite) & the sentence must also have MEANING. SUBJECT: There are several ways to make a subject, but for now, let’s look at the following: ♦ A subject can be one word; eg, sharks. Sharks kill. (Yes, this is a sentence. It […]
The development of any nation lies in the improvement of the health, education and trade of that country. Keeping good health keeps you mentally and physically fit which is essential for people to contribute towards their country. It is said that the stronger the foundation, the stronger will be the building. Similarly education forms the […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M3UwjH) Remember the days when 30 was over the hill? When you were young and you met a 30 year old person, they were a real adult, someone who knew exactly what was what. Well, soon it changed to 40. Then you become forty yourself, and…
via Learning OVER 50 – You’ve still got a LONG WAY to go yet — The FUTURE of Learning
What is a sentence? There are three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun) & VERB (finite) & the sentence must also have MEANING. SUBJECT: There are several ways to make a subject, but for now, let’s look at the following: ♦ A subject can be one word; eg, sharks. Sharks kill. (Yes, this is a sentence. It […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M3UwjH) Remember the days when 30 was over the hill? When you were young and you met a 30 year old person, they were a real adult, someone who knew exactly what was what. Well, soon it changed to 40. Then you become forty yourself, and…
via Learning OVER 50 – You’ve still got a LONG WAY to go yet — The FUTURE of Learning
At what time of the year are you most active, scared and tense? Most probably in your exams. Right now I have my exams going on and in order to study 📖 I have to wake up till 11:00 🕚 in the night. It is very tiring. However, I like them a lot as they […]
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by Sawyer Bengtson on Unsplash With the massive onslaught of digitalization over the last 10 years, many people are frantically learning about digital analytics, digital marketing, digital programming but how many people are actually putting it into place long term? Is simply doing an online course, making it that easy to catch up? Or are we overloading ourselves […]
via Are we trying to LEARN TOO MUCH at once? — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: ? (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2NLMgdf) It still surprises me that educationists are still discussing the importance of the 3 R’s (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic). Firstly, it isn’t and has never been the ‘3 R’s’, so why this even became a notion in the first place is just annoying. It…
via Yesterday’s 3 R’s will soon be GONE, but one R will STILL remain — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M7tnMS) One of the common complaints of teachers today is that they say that it is hard to motivate the class or keep the class interested. This in one way is a simple management problem, but to look closer at the issue, the real answer is…
via Whenever you solve a problem CORRECTLY – you have ENGAGEMENT — The FUTURE of Learning
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* We all believe that the future of any country lies on how well developed is the education system of that country. Though gaining a professional degree is not possible for everyone due to various reasons, but what actually matters is the basic education. That is, one should know how to read and write. *Indian […]
via EDUCATION SYSTEM OF INDIA: A COMPLETE OVERVIEW. — Unsophisticated Articles
If you want to study abroad rocketing your future, you have to learn English. Diseases are terrifying, unexpected, yet they can be treated and cured if you are acquainted with its disorders. English is the language of science and research. We are locked up into the same room, insulars, parochial, digest only what we receive. […]
via How Can You Master English From A To Z Without Paying A Penny! — Gehad’s Journey
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I have previously recommended the fascinating books written by author JC Ryan, not only for those studying English as a second language, but also native English speakers who enjoy a spellbinding mystery or thriller. Well, now there is a short video to whet your appetite! Is there a better way to improve your knowledge and […]
via A Must-Read Thriller for Advanced English Students — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: ? (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2NLMgdf) It still surprises me that educationists are still discussing the importance of the 3 R’s (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic). Firstly, it isn’t and has never been the ‘3 R’s’, so why this even became a notion in the first place is just annoying. It…
via Yesterday’s 3 R’s will soon be GONE, but one R will STILL remain — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash VUCA? – I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it! What is it? It’s the new state of mind we need for the future world. In a nutshell, this is it: Volatility Uncertainty Complexity Ambiguity This is what we should expect in our everyday thinking for the future. I know some of […]
via How to deal with VUCA – Learn to ACCEPT yourself — The FUTURE of Learning
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I have previously recommended the fascinating books written by author JC Ryan, not only for those studying English as a second language, but also native English speakers who enjoy a spellbinding mystery or thriller. Well, now there is a short video to whet your appetite! Is there a better way to improve your knowledge and […]
via A Must-Read Thriller for Advanced English Students — Mary’s English Blog
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to post a link to our new podcast we have created at ELIT Language Centre. It’s about teachers and students talking about the reality of learning English. (Great for IELTS listening too!) There will be new episodes tackling a different aspect of learning every week. It’s available on Spotify, Anchor, Google […]
What will learning look like when we all live to be over 100 years old?
via Learning for the 100 year LIFE SPAN — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Ehud Neuhaus on Unsplash Good question. Well, yes, understanding reality has always been good for any kind of learning, but I do think in the future it will be even more so. As the future of learning I believe will be all about our relationships, the most important thing when dealing with another person is what […]
via Is understanding REALITY useful for future learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: ? (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2NLMgdf) It still surprises me that educationists are still discussing the importance of the 3 R’s (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic). Firstly, it isn’t and has never been the ‘3 R’s’, so why this even became a notion in the first place is just annoying. It…
via Yesterday’s 3 R’s will soon be GONE, but one R will STILL remain — The FUTURE of Learning
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to post a link to our new podcast we have created at ELIT Language Centre. It’s about teachers and students talking about the reality of learning English. (Great for IELTS listening too!) There will be new episodes tackling a different aspect of learning every week. It’s available on Spotify, Anchor, Google […]
First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘C’. I couldn’t find any common confusing words starting with ‘B’, so let’s move on to ‘C’. Take note of prepositions (about, to, on, etc.) which often collate with the confusing words. Using the […]
via English Words that are often Confused #2 — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2wPTZhN) This is the future of all learning. Right now we want whatever course we do to be valuable to us, it should give us the tools to move forward in our lives, however the future is more complex. The future of learning says that the…
via English courses should not just be UNIQUE but UNIQUELY VALUABLE — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: It seems that still today most teachers and Educational practitioners on the ground don’t fully understand the impact of technology on education. As this article points out, the Education world still seems to be the most resistant to the influx of new technologies. Somehow Teachers underestimate the way…
via 6 Ways AI will transform EDUCATION — The FUTURE of Learning
What will learning look like when we all live to be over 100 years old?
via Learning for the 100 year LIFE SPAN — The FUTURE of Learning
Have you heard the song, Old Town Road, by Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X? It’s a mix of American Country and Hip Hop style. While native English speakers are generally used to country-style lyrics, they can be quite confusing for English learners. I’ve noticed that my English students really enjoy this song so […]
via Improve your English with a fun song: Old Town Road — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2KWPc5h) The wonderful new direction of learning today is all about troubleshooting as well as innovation. Together these two mindsets build incredible learners for the future. But the biggest issue for most teacher is ….how do you do this? Simple – get your students to solve…
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M0AnPG) Over the years I have noticed that there are predominantly two kinds of people: People who have an unlimited mindset People who give themselves limits To grasp the concept of an unlimited world view requires quite an amazing amount of openness on the part of…
Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash Firstly, it seems to me that anyone will be able to become anyone. The rules of power will shift because it won’t be about money and status anymore, it will be about the relationships we have with each other. Easy to say when someone else is sitting in a country right now […]
via How will major SOCIETAL SHIFTS impact our future learning? — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2LfTlST) Currently most people think in a linear fashion. This is simple e.g. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6… and so on. To graph this is simple, it looks just like a slowly increasing straight line. This kind of thinking tends…
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to post a link to our new podcast we have created at ELIT Language Centre. It’s about teachers and students talking about the reality of learning English. (Great for IELTS listening too!) There will be new episodes tackling a different aspect of learning every week. It’s available on Spotify, Anchor, Google […]
by CoWomen on Unsplash Waw, such a nice topic, but nothing new. I remember when I was at teachers college it was all about positive reinforcement. Everything had to be done in a way that supported and encouraged children’s learning, so there’s nothing new on that front – well except for one important point. In the future there […]
via The art of ENCOURAGEMENT: the TEACHERS core skill for TOMORROW — The FUTURE of Learning
First, read English Words that are often Confused #1 Today, I’m continuing with English Words that are often Confused: words starting with ‘C’. I couldn’t find any common confusing words starting with ‘B’, so let’s move on to ‘C’. Take note of prepositions (about, to, on, etc.) which often collate with the confusing words. Using the […]
via English Words that are often Confused #2 — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2wPTZhN) This is the future of all learning. Right now we want whatever course we do to be valuable to us, it should give us the tools to move forward in our lives, however the future is more complex. The future of learning says that the…
via English courses should not just be UNIQUE but UNIQUELY VALUABLE — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2KVvsvA) It might be easy to say that this statistic is the current rate of face to face learning, and that things will be changing in the future with the increase of technology in schools and the workplace. However, we have to understand in fact what…
There has been considerable debate about the values of studying history. While it is argued that there are no advantages of learning history, I believe that history can bring more benefits. It is claimed that it is not beneficial to learn from the past. At various schools, students may put exam-based learning methods into practice […]
Photo by Sunny Ng on Unsplash Well to be honest, people are people, we haven’t actually changed much in the last 2000 years, though the world around us has, enormously, and our perception of it has grown with it. But the fundamental thinking of people hasn’t. We still all get excited, angry, jealous, annoyed, frustrated, elated and so […]
Have you heard the song, Old Town Road, by Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X? It’s a mix of American Country and Hip Hop style. While native English speakers are generally used to country-style lyrics, they can be quite confusing for English learners. I’ve noticed that my English students really enjoy this song so […]
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2KWPc5h) The wonderful new direction of learning today is all about troubleshooting as well as innovation. Together these two mindsets build incredible learners for the future. But the biggest issue for most teacher is ….how do you do this? Simple – get your students to solve…
via Future: SOLVE INTERESTING PROBLEMS then LEAD others with what you LEARNED — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Sunny Ng on Unsplash Well to be honest, people are people, we haven’t actually changed much in the last 2000 years, though the world around us has, enormously, and our perception of it has grown with it. But the fundamental thinking of people hasn’t. We still all get excited, angry, jealous, annoyed, frustrated, elated and so […]
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Just thought I would give a brief plug for my latest podcast. Every week I’ll be interviewing someone about learning English and the future of learning generally. It could be a teacher or it could be a student or someone else….we’ll see. If you are on Spotify would love your feedback or input, or you […]
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash Currently the shelf life of general knowledge is approximately 5 years and the gap is narrowing by the day. Therefore, the days of the Encyclopedia Britannica being that one place where all knowledge is kept is of course gone. Now Wikipedia can give you some information that is current, but you need […]
via Changing WHAT we think vs Changing HOW we think — The FUTURE of Learning
Reading Martin Ford’s The Rise of the Robots shook me up a little just like any good book should. The idea that technology, for the first time in history, is taking more jobs than it replaces. Typically, a new automation will shuffle workers into other positions, but those other positions are also being replaced by […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2sbTd9h) English is a business, and I’m not talking about money making ventures, I’m talking about the process of building your English being just the same as the process of building a business. There are only two kinds of business – those that survive and do…
Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash In the old days we all had to learn at a fixed pace. That meant that if you were in a first grade class you would learn the alphabet and numbers, if you were in the second grade you would learn addition and subtraction…etc. Everything was fixed based on your age. If […]
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhiQk3i6aA8 Gedr Leonard Routine really came for the notion or ordering something so that we would never forget it. But anyone who has lived and worked in a routine world can vouch for the fact that daily routine has to be the biggest killer of creativity. It dehumanizes the soul and makes […]
via How can we live without ROUTINE – will we learn anything? — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2mB8AXy) If you have ever been in a situation in a country where you are stuck and you need something badly, and you know it will be difficult to get, so you consider the ‘corrupt way’ you will understand the concept of corruption. Meaning you consider…
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2IRZ6F3) There’s a lot of talk and action happening in the artificial intelligence line nowadays. People bander around the term ‘AI’ but most people don’t really understand the impact of what it will be like on our lives. Frankly speaking, right now we have some key…
Photo by Japheth Mast on Unsplash The world that is now set upon us demands our curiosity. It would be foolish to sit back and decide to set our brain to concrete in order to have stability, we must wonder. Considering this to be true, how will we actually be if we are not able to be angry. […]
via You can’t be ANGRY and CURIOUS at the same time — The FUTURE of Learning
In my opinion over packaged products poses a threat to the environment and it should be reduced to a bare minimum level. According to me both the customers and the manufactures should share the responsibility of this burden. First of all, during the festive seasons the products are over packed unnecessarily, just to give a […]
Here is another excellent Infographic from Jenn at
via The Visual Guide to English Prepositions Part 1/2 (Infographic) — Mary’s English Blog
Photo by Nagy Arnold on Unsplash Never before have we been as global as we are today. You can be sitting at a laptop in Kenya or downtown Manhattan and you have the same amount of information at your feet. To add to this you can now communicate anywhere, anytime and to anyone in the world. Even the […]
via Keeping the concept of ‘Where you FIT’ is KILLING your learning — The FUTURE of Learning
https://open.spotify.com/embed-podcast/show/7AvOYapHhN366o1SpAQenD
Just thought I would give a brief plug for my latest podcast. Every week I’ll be interviewing someone about learning English and the future of learning generally. It could be a teacher or it could be a student or someone else….we’ll see. If you are on Spotify would love your feedback or input, or you […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2KVvsvA) It might be easy to say that this statistic is the current rate of face to face learning, and that things will be changing in the future with the increase of technology in schools and the workplace. However, we have to understand in fact what…
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhiQk3i6aA8 Gedr Leonard Routine really came for the notion or ordering something so that we would never forget it. But anyone who has lived and worked in a routine world can vouch for the fact that daily routine has to be the biggest killer of creativity. It dehumanizes the soul and makes […]
via How can we live without ROUTINE – will we learn anything? — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2mB8AXy) If you have ever been in a situation in a country where you are stuck and you need something badly, and you know it will be difficult to get, so you consider the ‘corrupt way’ you will understand the concept of corruption. Meaning you consider…
Photo by Japheth Mast on Unsplash The world that is now set upon us demands our curiosity. It would be foolish to sit back and decide to set our brain to concrete in order to have stability, we must wonder. Considering this to be true, how will we actually be if we are not able to be angry. […]
via You can’t be ANGRY and CURIOUS at the same time — The FUTURE of Learning
In my opinion over packaged products poses a threat to the environment and it should be reduced to a bare minimum level. According to me both the customers and the manufactures should share the responsibility of this burden. First of all, during the festive seasons the products are over packed unnecessarily, just to give a […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2JI8bff) Just as the millennial now checks anything and everything online and then quickly swipes to the left, right or up or down, so too will the learner and employee. This is the backbone of the fluidity principle. Going back a century, we can see that learning…
via Understanding FLUIDITY is the key to improving future learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/21nIfaF) Often the quietest person in the business is the customer and in the world of ESL – particularly if you are teaching Asian students, this could be your student. And yet when they apply to come to your school they are the most excited person…
Study points out that the people born with certain inherent traits have an astounding effect on their personality and growth, in comparison with experience and knowledge they gain during their lifetime. In my opinion, the qualities which a person inherits at the time of birth do affect the building of a personality, but gaining experience […]
I was recently driving a rental car full of advanced features that car companies hail will help me get from point A to point B safely. But in fact, I felt the car company labeled me an inattentive, high-risk driver in need of a crutch to protect me and those around me. These features actually made […]
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This information may be strangely familiar to you, but it might be able to help you develop online courses or help others develop their online courses. In the book Who Can You Trust (2017), the author Rachel Botsman dedicates a chapter to the phenomenon of the “strangely familiar” to sell products, services, and ideas. As […]
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2sdk1Iy) The biggest problem with having a goal is that once you reach it you really wonder …so now what? We work hard, study hard, take risks and constantly learn more to help us reach our goals. We’ve all been through it. Working hard to reach…
via The BIGGEST problem with having a GOAL — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2mB8AXy) If you have ever been in a situation in a country where you are stuck and you need something badly, and you know it will be difficult to get, so you consider the ‘corrupt way’ you will understand the concept of corruption. Meaning you consider…
Today, I’m going to highlight more mistakes that ruin your writing. First, check out Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing #1 These spelling mistakes are also serious because they indicate grammar issues. Let’s have a look at the problem words: a) to, too, two […]
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Photo by Clint Adair on Unsplash I always have a laugh when people get concerned that they are not reaching the audience they want when trying to teach something. They often say – “I got a lot of likes but they were all from Bangladesh’, as if they are a non-market of people who don’t want anything and […]
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2sdk1Iy) The biggest problem with having a goal is that once you reach it you really wonder …so now what? We work hard, study hard, take risks and constantly learn more to help us reach our goals. We’ve all been through it. Working hard to reach…
via The BIGGEST problem with having a GOAL — The FUTURE of Learning
Today, I’m going to highlight more mistakes that ruin your writing. First, check out Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing #1 These spelling mistakes are also serious because they indicate grammar issues. Let’s have a look at the problem words: a) to, too, two […]
via Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing #2 — Mary’s English Blog
I was recently driving a rental car full of advanced features that car companies hail will help me get from point A to point B safely. But in fact, I felt the car company labeled me an inattentive, high-risk driver in need of a crutch to protect me and those around me. These features actually made […]
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Study points out that the people born with certain inherent traits have an astounding effect on their personality and growth, in comparison with experience and knowledge they gain during their lifetime. In my opinion, the qualities which a person inherits at the time of birth do affect the building of a personality, but gaining experience […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2Ja9irN) There was a time (maybe for the past 5000 years!), that learning come to two forms. Learning from our parents and/or religious leaders and learning from our teachers. The first was more about our moral life and the second was more about our vocational life,…
via How we REALLY learn is the FUTURE of Education — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Raphael Rychetsky on Unsplash Remember the days when we had a job to do and so would catch the train to work, do the work then come home on the train and sit at home, make dinner and watch tv and go to bed? Well, it all seemed to be normal then, but it’s changing fast. […]
via ABUNDANCE is the core of future learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2kSI0Yk) Deciding to take on a new language on a serious level (e.g. using it for your job or to get a university degree), requires more than just sitting down and passing some exams. It requires a decision on the part of the learner to take…
via Always REIMAGINE and REBUILD your English — The FUTURE of Learning
English spelling is not easy for anyone learning English as a second language. It may surprise you to learn that many native English speakers are not good at spelling in their native language. They know that spelling is very important for writing a job application or an essay for university exams and bad spelling can […]
via Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing — Mary’s English Blog
Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash In a lot of ways I love this notion. Minimalism allows so much abundance in your life. Imagine today if you live in a simple, small but pleasant and relaxing place that has very little around you but enough for you to live a simple life. Then from there allow the world […]
via MINIMALIST APPROACH to learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2vyd6NZ) I see it again and again. Those people who start from zero in anything and have a strong commitment and determination to move through whatever it takes to reach the sky, almost always reach way further than they expected, and with such a higher quality…
Photo by Matthew Guay on Unsplash One of the old school approaches to learning was to basically ‘train’ your students to learn things in a certain way. This made things easier all round for everyone. The teacher, the student and most importantly the world they were living in. The goal for any teacher and student was to make […]
Photo by Raphael Rychetsky on Unsplash Remember the days when we had a job to do and so would catch the train to work, do the work then come home on the train and sit at home, make dinner and watch tv and go to bed? Well, it all seemed to be normal then, but it’s changing fast. […]
via ABUNDANCE is the core of future learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2nNS8EU) I had a laugh when I first heard the term ‘screen face’, but it really can be true, spending too long looking at a computer screen can make you totally expressionless. Something similar can happen too when learning either online or with a teacher who…
via ESL Screen-face – the new TECH ISSUE — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash In a lot of ways I love this notion. Minimalism allows so much abundance in your life. Imagine today if you live in a simple, small but pleasant and relaxing place that has very little around you but enough for you to live a simple life. Then from there allow the world […]
via MINIMALIST APPROACH to learning — The FUTURE of Learning
(Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2HhYpjn) When I was growing up, being generous was considered a ‘family’ word. That meant that when you are around family generosity was to be accepted as the most important personality trait to have. As kids we never wanted to share (of course, we were kids! We wanted everything for ourselves!) but we […]
via GENEROSITY is a connector – Choose to be GENEROUS with your English — The FUTURE of Learning
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Originally posted on Vocabulary in Chunks: great big story The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of…
via Zero waste – Be Inspired while improving your English! — Mary’s English Blog
Photo by Javier Reyes on Unsplash I heard a wonderfully timeless story recently about a conversation between a father and son. The son had left high school with his his high school diploma and had got a job locally in a shop and was making some money and saving it. Sounds good right? Well he actually saved $USD10,000 […]
via READINESS vs MATURITY to move to the next level of learning — The FUTURE of Learning
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The English language is full of Noun Clauses. A Noun Clause is made up of a group of words with a Noun and a Verb. A Noun is the name of a person, animal, place, thing, (or state; for example: happiness, excitement). In other words, a Noun is the name of someone or something. ‘Noun’ means ‘name’. A Pronoun […]
(Photo credit: Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash) This should be a no brainer for any learner. The days of taking to time to stroll down to the library to discovery what something is all about died a death 10 years ago. The most probable place to get at least a range of answers to your question is […]
via If you want to LEARN ANYTHING today, start by ASKING…(ahhh..online that is) — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash I had an interesting (or dare I say it – eloquent learning moment) just recently. I was teaching an English class and one student took me aside at the end of the class. He said ‘Teacher I was wondering if you could help me, I have a presentation I have to give […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2kAJebH) We usually associate learning with courses, school work, degrees and certificates but these are just the outer shells of something far bigger. Learning as a process happens in every aspect of our life, in every day of our lives and without warning or expectation. Learning…
via LEARNING means – to REACH, to REALISE and then to REALIGN ourselves — The FUTURE of Learning
(Photo credit: Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash) This should be a no brainer for any learner. The days of taking to time to stroll down to the library to discovery what something is all about died a death 10 years ago. The most probable place to get at least a range of answers to your question is […]
via If you want to LEARN ANYTHING today, start by ASKING…(ahhh..online that is) — The FUTURE of Learning
Jenn from http://www.grammarcheck.net regularly sends me Infographics. Infographics are easy-to-read graphics which contain information that improves your English. Perhaps you saw the last Infographic I re-posted on November 24, 2018, 147 Words to Use instead of “Very”? Many English students, as well as native English speakers, have found that particular Infographic very helpful and their […]
via 222 Words to Use instead of “Said”. — Mary’s English Blog
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The English language is full of Noun Clauses. A Noun Clause is made up of a group of words with a Noun and a Verb. A Noun is the name of a person, animal, place, thing, (or state; for example: happiness, excitement). In other words, a Noun is the name of someone or something. ‘Noun’ means ‘name’. A Pronoun […]
Jenn from http://www.grammarcheck.net regularly sends me Infographics. Infographics are easy-to-read graphics which contain information that improves your English. Perhaps you saw the last Infographic I re-posted on November 24, 2018, 147 Words to Use instead of “Very”? Many English students, as well as native English speakers, have found that particular Infographic very helpful and their […]
via 222 Words to Use instead of “Said”. — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2nNS8EU) I had a laugh when I first heard the term ‘screen face’, but it really can be true, spending too long looking at a computer screen can make you totally expressionless. Something similar can happen too when learning either online or with a teacher who…
via ESL Screen-face – the new TECH ISSUE — The FUTURE of Learning
Photo by Javier Reyes on Unsplash I heard a wonderfully timeless story recently about a conversation between a father and son. The son had left high school with his his high school diploma and had got a job locally in a shop and was making some money and saving it. Sounds good right? Well he actually saved $USD10,000 […]
via READINESS vs MATURITY to move to the next level of learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2IRZ6F3) There’s a lot of talk and action happening in the artificial intelligence line nowadays. People bander around the term ‘AI’ but most people don’t really understand the impact of what it will be like on our lives. Frankly speaking, right now we have some key…
English spelling is not easy for anyone learning English as a second language. It may surprise you to learn that many native English speakers are not good at spelling in their native language. They know that spelling is very important for writing a job application or an essay for university exams and bad spelling can […]
via Spelling Mistakes that Ruin your Writing — Mary’s English Blog
PTE or Pearson’s Test of English is a very famous test which has been used since a long time to measure the performances of foreign students who are trying to pursue further studies in the native English-speaking countries. In simpler words it is a test taken students who aim to pursue further studies in foreign […]
PTE or Pearson’s Test of English is a very famous test which has been used since a long time to measure the performances of foreign students who are trying to pursue further studies in the native English-speaking countries. In simpler words it is a test taken students who aim to pursue further studies in foreign […]
Which is better? IELTS paper-based test or IELTS computer-delivered test? I tried both of them to know the answer.
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2nNS8EU) I had a laugh when I first heard the term ‘screen face’, but it really can be true, spending too long looking at a computer screen can make you totally expressionless. Something similar can happen too when learning either online or with a teacher who…
via ESL Screen-face – the new TECH ISSUE — The FUTURE of Learning
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Originally posted on Vocabulary in Chunks: great big story The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of…
via Zero waste – Be Inspired while improving your English! — Mary’s English Blog
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Originally posted on Vocabulary in Chunks: great big story The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of…
via Zero waste – Be Inspired while improving your English! — Mary’s English Blog
There are nine parts of speech in English: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. This means that every word in an English sentence belongs to one of the nine parts (or groups). Remember that words can often belong to more than one group; for example: verb – to demand, to guide, to […]
via How to Write a Sentence: #5 Adjectives & Adverbs; Nine Parts of Speech — Mary’s English Blog
There is so much information about how to be successful in life: self-help books, videos, the internet. It can be overwhelming. Would you like to know how your brain filters the information that it receives? How about using visualization to reprogram your brain to recognize opportunity? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your brain could spot […]
via Train your brain to recognize opportunity — Mary’s English Blog
(Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2HhYpjn) When I was growing up, being generous was considered a ‘family’ word. That meant that when you are around family generosity was to be accepted as the most important personality trait to have. As kids we never wanted to share (of course, we were kids! We wanted everything for ourselves!) but we […]
via GENEROSITY is a connector – Choose to be GENEROUS with your English — The FUTURE of Learning
Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom HAVING A WHALE OF A TIME. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE. WHALE OF A TIME ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼ ∼
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2pHc4tV) What use is a university degree other than being able to throw your hat into the air in celebration that the whole thing is over!! When I was young (1000 years ago!), to have a university degree was really something. It meant that you were…
via What USE is a UNIVERSITY degree? — The FUTURE of Learning
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Shania Twain sings a song called “You’re Still The One” which has several Relative Clauses in the chorus. (See also Shakira, and One Republic.) Links below: one link is the official music video, and the other link has lyrics only, so that you can sing while you’re listening. Because she sings the chorus three times, […]
via A Song containing Relative Clauses: #2 — Mary’s English Blog
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Shania Twain sings a song called “You’re Still The One” which has several Relative Clauses in the chorus. (See also Shakira, and One Republic.) Links below: one link is the official music video, and the other link has lyrics only, so that you can sing while you’re listening. Because she sings the chorus three times, […]
via A Song containing Relative Clauses: #2 — Mary’s English Blog
Optional attendance to classes at universities has been an increasingly popular way for students to study for several years in quite a few countries. However, it has not yet had its intended results as it had been hoped. In fact, today, this system seems to be one of the reasons for the corruption of university […]
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If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. It features speakers from England and The United States. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what you hear: Conversation 1: Checking out Receptionist: Good morning, sir. Mark: Good morning. Can I have […]
via Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #8 — Mary’s English Blog
In today’s generation public is using the plastic money instead of cash. In my opinion the advantages of using credit cards removes the risk of carrying cash, can be used for all types of transactions globally and it is easy to carry. Simultaneously, the disadvantages includes its misuse, can be easily hacked and involves paying […]
I’d like to think that these days, as we all have cameras on our phone, that we are taking more pictures than ever, because we are constantly curious about the world out there and want to capture it to discover more. Perhaps that is so, but as the picture above shows, are we really taking […]
via Let CURIOSITY continue to be the cornerstone of learning — The FUTURE of Learning
Today’s era is considered to be technological driven. After the industrial era many inventions have taken place which are beneficial to the society. The most significant aspect, in which the people of this generation have been aided, is through the introduction of new technology, which saves time and effort. On the other hand the drawback […]
Today’s era is considered to be technological driven. After the industrial era many inventions have taken place which are beneficial to the society. The most significant aspect, in which the people of this generation have been aided, is through the introduction of new technology, which saves time and effort. On the other hand the drawback […]
Burping and unlawful conduct of people in the present day office premises should not be permitted. I fully agree with the above statement because belching habit among some people, creates foul smell which irritates the colleagues, brings awkwardness among people and clearly shows lack of etiquette and manners. Simultaneously, unauthorized behavior like being racist, speaking […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2g3nLX3) As with all of us, we want to somehow impress people. It sounds phoney but it’s true, in one way or another we know that first impressions are very important, and what we say or how we speak can be a really engaging point or…
via Speak the ENGLISH that comes naturally — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on About Words – Cambridge Dictionaries Online blog: Tara Moore/DigitalVision/GettyImages by Kate Woodford How do your friends behave at social events? Is one of them the life and soul of the party, chatting, laughing and dancing with everyone? Or perhaps you know a party pooper, someone who spoils other people’s enjoyment by refusing to…
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Did you know the English verb has five forms? Base Form (Present Tense) Infinitive: to + base form Past Form (Past Tense): –ed Present Participle/Gerund^: base form + –ing Past Participle: have + –ed Base Form talk […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2DbhCV7) A few days ago I was at a family gathering. There were a large number of children under the age of 10 there as well as parents and friends of family etc, and there was one very interesting phenomenon that stuck out to me. Firstly…
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The question “Where do you work?” means “What do you do?” or “What do you do for a living?” You can answer with “I work…” or you can say “I’m a/an… (your job title).” I’m a teacher. I’m an engineer. But we have many possible answers, for example: ▪ I work at… ▪ I work in… ▪ […]
I read an article in The Guardian about music disappearing from the English school curriculum as research has shown the number of schools offering the subject at A-level (Advanced Level) is in sharp decline, and fewer students are taking Music at thirteen to sixteen years of age which I believe is down to the new […]
Hey guys, starting from today, we are gonna read some articles related to Asian Games 2018 and improve our English skills! Interested? Let’s go! The 18the edition of the Asian Games, also known as Asiad, will kick off from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. Around 10,000 athletes […]
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Whether studying films at school is as important as studying literature? Analyzing motion pictures while at a place of education is as vital as learning literature. I agree with the statement because studying films helps in developing creativity, is a source of inspiration for many students and it helps the child in choosing correct life […]
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It seems that still today most teachers and Educational practitioners on the ground don’t fully understand the impact of technology on education. As this article points out, the Education world still seems to be the most resistant to the influx of new technologies. Somehow Teachers underestimate the way technology can enhance their role. The keys […]
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It seems that still today most teachers and Educational practitioners on the ground don’t fully understand the impact of technology on education. As this article points out, the Education world still seems to be the most resistant to the influx of new technologies. Somehow Teachers underestimate the way technology can enhance their role. The keys […]
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It’s time for Christmas Carols! Carols is the name we give to Christmas songs, especially religious Christmas songs. For many people, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, it is simply a festive time to spend with family and friends. For many Christians, it is a combination of both. I […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2iP6mma) Many of you are thinking right now, how wonderful it is going to be when your English is so proficient you could almost be taken for a native speaker, where you are able to talk fluently and freely in virtually any situation and you also…
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(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M3UwjH) Remember the days when 30 was over the hill? When you were young and you met a 30 year old person, they were a real adult, someone who knew exactly what was what. Well, soon it changed to 40. Then you become forty yourself, and before you know it 50 comes knocking […]
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Do you think that Reflexive Pronouns are confusing? If so, read on. The good news is that they are limited in number and limited in use. We only use Reflexive Pronouns to reflect back on someone or something, just like a mirror. Look at the monkey in the picture. 1. The monkey is looking at itself. […]
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How often do you use the word “Very” to add emphasis to an ordinary word? How about trying out some dynamic new words? (Don’t you think that “dynamic” is preferable to “better”?) Once again, GrammarCheck.net have created an easy-to-use, helpful Infographic to boost your English. Keep in mind that the recommended words are not the only […]
via 147 Words to Use instead of “Very” — Mary’s English Blog
In a post published April 26, 2015, I recommended A guide to understanding persuasive language, provided by the University of New South Wales, Australia. This guide provided excellent advice on developing writing and speaking skills. Unfortunately, this link is no longer available, but don’t despair! I have found a well-written, concise guide on Literary Techniques by the BBC […]
How often do you use the word “Very” to add emphasis to an ordinary word? How about trying out some dynamic new words? (Don’t you think that “dynamic” is preferable to “better”?) Once again, GrammarCheck.net have created an easy-to-use, helpful Infographic to boost your English. Keep in mind that the recommended words are not the only […]
via 147 Words to Use instead of “Very” — Mary’s English Blog
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2PXbL9h) In the past our world was literally the connection we had with our family and friends. Anything outside of that world was big and scary. It was only the brave who ventured beyond that comfort zone, and it was only those brave ones who moved the world forward. Needless to say the […]
Do you think that Reflexive Pronouns are confusing? If so, read on. The good news is that they are limited in number and limited in use. We only use Reflexive Pronouns to reflect back on someone or something, just like a mirror. Look at the monkey in the picture. 1. The monkey is looking at itself. […]
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2zOkRwy) This topic does keep coming up again and again, but I think it needs to be defined more clearly this time, and to be aware of some possible fall out too. The concept of ‘going hard’ in English is really just like the picture above.…
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Do you think that Reflexive Pronouns are confusing? If so, read on. The good news is that they are limited in number and limited in use. We only use Reflexive Pronouns to reflect back on someone or something, just like a mirror. Look at the monkey in the picture. 1. The monkey is looking at itself. […]
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Back by popular demand is a lesson I did four years ago. Follow my instructions, practise regularly, and your pronunciation will improve. The practice is necessary as you are training your mouth to make new, different movements. It is physical practice like learning to surf or drive a car. The students who were in my class (from Asia, […]
via English Pronunciation: 20 VOWEL-SOUNDS IN 20 Minutes — Mary’s English Blog
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2J4DRes) Say bye bye to the tellie my friends, as very soon it will be just as out of date as the old wireless radio your grandma had in her living room. The way we digest information now is much more active compared to the passive approach of the television. Active learning compared […]
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2M3UwjH) Remember the days when 30 was over the hill? When you were young and you met a 30 year old person, they were a real adult, someone who knew exactly what was what. Well, soon it changed to 40. Then you become forty yourself, and before you know it 50 comes knocking […]
via Learning OVER 50 – You’ve still got a LONG WAY to go yet — The FUTURE of Learning
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Back by popular demand is a lesson I did four years ago. Follow my instructions, practise regularly, and your pronunciation will improve. The practice is necessary as you are training your mouth to make new, different movements. It is physical practice like learning to surf or drive a car. The students who were in my class (from Asia, […]
via English Pronunciation: 20 VOWEL-SOUNDS IN 20 Minutes — Mary’s English Blog
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2xedKQ3) Imagine that moment when you are learning a language and finally realise you have to divulge something very important to you to others in that new language. If you can imagine that feeling, you as a teacher can see what it takes to bring up…
via Getting students to say something important in ENGLISH — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2wS10MI) Both teachers and students do get consumed with English being all about words, but the truth is it is all about communication, and the way we communicate really has nothing to do with the language we choose to speak in. Saying that we could say…
via When words get in the way – ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 101 rule — The FUTURE of Learning
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2xedKQ3) Imagine that moment when you are learning a language and finally realise you have to divulge something very important to you to others in that new language. If you can imagine that feeling, you as a teacher can see what it takes to bring up…
via Getting students to say something important in ENGLISH — The FUTURE of Learning
In a post published April 26, 2015, I recommended A guide to understanding persuasive language, provided by the University of New South Wales, Australia. This guide provided excellent advice on developing writing and speaking skills. Unfortunately, this link is no longer available, but don’t despair! I have found a well-written, concise guide on Literary Techniques by the BBC […]
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2NsUVgm) Firstly let’s get something clear here, I’m not talking about discipline as in teachers punishing students, I’m going to explore the idea of the role of personal discipline in the learning process for the student. In the past all forms of discipline were left up to the teacher to instill in the student. […]
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The English language is full of collocations and idioms. By collocations, I mean words that naturally go together like ‘high hopes‘, ‘heavy rain‘, and ‘make friends‘. We don’t say ‘tall hopes’, ‘huge rain‘ or ‘produce friends‘. Idioms are expressions whose meaning cannot be predicted by the words in the expression; for example, ‘to kick the […]
via A song with Collocations and Idioms — Mary’s English Blog
IELTS Essay, September 2018.
Easy English Grammar Exercises Write the sentences and add capital letters, full stops and question marks: how do I get to the library from here
Having relatively recently taken my learning of the English language seriously, I have come across the idea of descriptive versus prescriptive language. I have always thought that as long as the intended message is sent, received and understood, the way in which this is achieved is irrelevant. What is Prescriptive language? This is where the […]
ESL–English as a Second Language. (Confession time–English is my first language. I am functional but would not call myself quite fluent in Spanish. Those are the only two languages I know more than a few words in. I was also an English major in college.) I follow some very fine blogs written in English, where […]
I got my IELTS results yesterday. Overall Band 7.0 L: 8.5 R: 7.5 W: 6.0 S: 6.5 Low scores for writing and speaking but fortunately, I am still qualified in the required scores of the Universities in NL and NZ. I can think of several justifications why I got those scores but mainly, I know, […]
As informed in my last writing IELTS is the English Language Proficiency test which is conducted across the globe for those aspiring people who wants to enhance their career or academics in a Native English speaking country. IELTS has two categories namely General IELTS and Academic IELTS. General is for those aspirants who are looking […]
THINGS TO REMEMBER – (1) Part 3 is the most difficult part of the test. You need to speak about more academic/advanced topics, which you may not be familiar with (2) Therefore, you should focus on giving a well-organized answer. Try to organize your response like a paragraph in an essay (a clear main […]
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IELTS Essay, September 2018.
Spanish version: https://magicaltranslations.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/la-importancia-de-aprender-ingles/ In this new article, I want to share with you the reasons why it seems to me that learning a new language can be important for many aspects of everyday life. The reasons for studying English are many and varied. Here we would like to offer you the most important ones, apart […]
Image: Oxford English Dictionary, Mrpolyonymous CC BY 2.0 via flickr.com. But no, the Oxford Dictionary is not in charge. Who’s in charge of the English language? Nobody, of course. You might think that would make our writing easier; but actually, it makes it considerably harder. Here’s something you see all the time: someone either asks […]
via Who’s in charge of the English language? — Scientist Sees Squirrel
Hello friends, welcome back to my blog. As you can see, English is one of the most popular languages in the world. We can catch everyone using English everywhere. It helps a lot in our lives, it helps us to communicate, it helps us to exchange, it helps us understand each other or it helps […]
As a language learner, you must know that mastering English (as well as any other foreign language) is a long process. Nothing good comes overnight, they say, and of course it is true. But this lengthy learning process should be exciting too. Besides, only if you enjoy the ride, you can make great progress. The more interested you are, the more impressive the result is…
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* First, let’s look at the form (conjugation / spelling) of English verbs. They follow very simple patterns. English verb forms are much easier than many European languages like Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German. The Turkish language also has many more verb forms than English. There are patterns in every language which, if you can […]
via A Song with Past Simple Tense & Past Continuous Tense — Mary’s English Blog
Whether studying films at school is as important as studying literature? Analyzing motion pictures while at a place of education is as vital as learning literature. I agree with the statement because studying films helps in developing creativity, is a source of inspiration for many students and it helps the child in choosing correct life […]
via Essay – Whether studying films at school is as important as studying literature? — pteielts
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2ucsxdT) Ever listened to your favourite song and asked yourself why you liked it? It’s usually because there is a certain part of the song you really like the sound of – and when you are listening to the song you can hardly wait until that…
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Click on the picture below to find out the meaning of the idiom TIME FLIES. Once on the site, you can click on Follow at the bottom of the page to receive more pictures and explanations of idioms FREE.
If you are aiming for the elusive and the highest possible score, a band 9, in IELTS because it opens more doors, then you need to know the following information. In IELTS you will be tested on your proficiency with the English language. These will be divided into sections which will test your core skills. […]
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IELTS Essay August 2018.
1. Add insult to injury The phrase “add insult to injury” is a common English idiom. It means to make a bad situation worse. This phrase is usually used as part of a sentence. Here are three example sentences for your reference. “They told me I didn’t have enough experience, and to add insult to […]
Writing is hard or easy, depending on how you approach it. If you approach it with dread and disdain you will find it hard and you won’t get the best out of yourself. If you approach it with interest and a genuine desire to improve, you will find it easy. You will enjoy writing […]
via SMASH IELTS: Things To Do Before You Write I — naijawriter
It seems that still today most teachers and Educational practitioners on the ground don’t fully understand the impact of technology on education. As this article points out, the Education world still seems to be the most resistant to the influx of new technologies. Somehow Teachers underestimate the way technology can enhance their role. The keys […]
via 6 Ways AI will transform EDUCATION — The FUTURE of Learning
IELTS Essay Correction Checking.
via IELTS Essay Correction: Career VS Family and Friends. — ELTEC English
IELTS Essay Correction Checking.
via IELTS Essay Correction: Spend Money to Enjoy Life or Save it for Future? — ELTEC English
I have found a wonderful website that will help you remember vocabulary! (I wish there were similar websites in French and Italian for me. Alas!) I could write a lot of detail here but it would be quicker for you to go straight to the website and see for yourself. Click here to meet your new […]
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(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2vh3XXo) With so much learning now happening online the question still comes up – what about the human teacher, will their jobs disappear too? Well the good news is (in some cases), yes the teachers jobs will be lessened, if the teacher simply isn’t good enough, however there are still a number of […]
via A computer can never ‘BELIEVE’ in a student — The FUTURE of Learning
(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2vh3XXo) With so much learning now happening online the question still comes up – what about the human teacher, will their jobs disappear too? Well the good news is (in some cases), yes the teachers jobs will be lessened, if the teacher simply isn’t good enough, however there are still a number of […]
via A computer can never ‘BELIEVE’ in a student — The FUTURE of Learning
Would you like to be able to speak so that people want to listen to what you have to say? Would you like to feel more confident when you have something important to say? If you have a spare ten minutes, listen to Julian Treasure on TED Talks explaining how to improve the way you speak. […]
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Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: (Photo credit: http://bit.ly/2ut6omF) Getting the right teacher isn’t about getting simply someone who is qualified, it’s about getting the teacher who understands your style of learning. Usually most people would say that they want someone who know their topic, but they forget that humour and positivity are just…
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Are you ready for a job interview in English? Not sure? Well, help is at hand! Read on: TALKENGLISH.COM has an extensive selection of lessons to help you to equip yourself for a job interview, from basic to more in-depth questions. Questions, answers, and explanations are provided. These lessons are all available for self-study and […]
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(Photo credit: https://bit.ly/2KVvsvA) It might be easy to say that this statistic is the current rate of face to face learning, and that things will be changing in the future with the increase of technology in schools and the workplace. However, we have to understand in fact what this statistic really means. This statistic came […]
Originally posted on The FUTURE of Learning: Okay so today it’s just going to be a simple facts and figures day, just so that you can understand how important English really is.Read and tell me what you think… English has official or special status in at least 75 countries with a total population of over…
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