THE 7 ROLES OF A TEACHER IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Nola A., a Senior English Instructor at Eton Institute, provides a useful insight into the roles relevant to today’s teaching. The 7 Roles of a Teacher in the 21st Century: Think about the type of lesson you normally teach: In which roles are you often involved? Are there any roles in which you have less experience? […]
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Culture Change when Relocating
Whether you’re moving abroad as part of a business assignment or moving overseas in pursuit of adventure, there are a variety of steps that you can take to ensure that your cultural transition is as smooth as possible. Here are our Top Five steps that you should take, before moving abroad: 1. Start learning the […]
Learner Spotlight: Verdah Faisal
From A1 to C1. This month we feature Verdah Faisal, a former chemistry student at the American University of Sharjah, who is currently studying German to pursue her undergraduate degree in Germany. Find out about her personal quest to learn a new language and her preparation for a big life change. Guten Tag Verdah! Can you tell […]
Doing Better in Your English Conversation Class
You enrolled in an English Conversation Class to become a more fluent speaker. Just because you are now about to listen to the instructor’s lessons would not mean you all actually learn. Being familiar with a new language is different from being able to apply it in your daily life. There is more to incorporating […]
[INFOGRAPHIC] FUN FACTS ABOUT THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The Japanese language, also known as Nihongo, has simpler grammar rules compared to other languages, which makes it easier to learn. It is spoken by about 125 million people, the majority found in East Asia. Learning Japanese can give you endless benefits in career growth, business communications and cultural understanding. Start learning Japanese with these fun […]
Top 6 Foreign Films to Practice Your Language Skills
There is an infinite number of creative ways to learn a language. One of the most effective ways (tested and proven) to immerse one’s self in the culture and language is by watching movies. Though not everyone likes the idea of watching a film while having to read subtitles, it might become your hobby once […]
How Can Being Bilingual Boost Your Personal Brand?
In today’s global market, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is crucial for success. More and more companies are accepting globalization, thus making it important to know how to communicate in two or more languages. According to research, people who are bilingual have a higher annual household income, averaging at $10,000 more than those […]
Cultural Intelligence: Japan
Dominika V. introduces the essential business etiquette of the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. ‘Japanese Business Etiquette’ is one of the most frequently searched business- related keywords worldwide according to Google. The Japanese business etiquette is very formal and almost ritualistic at times in comparison to European or American business conduct. In business settings […]
Learner Spotlight: Dominique M.
Dominique M. has always been passionate about learning the language of the country she lives in. She tells us what drew her into the Arabic program, the practical benefits of learning the language, and shares practical tips for other Arabic language learners. Hi, Dominique! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I arrived in Abu Dhabi […]
Accent Reduction Ideas for the Classroom
Eton Institute, provides some useful ideas for activities to use in the classroom to improve Accent Reduction: Ask your students this one simple question: what is the biggest problem you have with communication here in Dubai? I’m willing to bet that nine times out of ten the response you get back will have something to […]