How To Create A Language-conscious Workplace
Syntax, phonetics and morphology are normally the first words that come to your mind when we talk about languages. But have you ever thought of language and its relevance to safety and communication in the workplace? When we think about safety and health, we consider all the small details but we miss a critical concept that we do not […]
Effective Ways to Connect with Your Students
“Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.” ̶ Charles Kuralt Have you ever wondered why some teachers are more effective in connecting with their students than others? Moreover, how do they sustain the connectivity and maximize the opportunity for the class to create, develop and have fun all at the same […]
Effective Strategies for Corporate Language Training
Having a diverse workforce is necessary and a good strategy to excel in every department of a corporate organization. The only obstacle is the language barrier making it difficult to communicate effectively. It is not only problematic for members of a company but also creates trouble in interacting with other organizations. This gives rise to […]
5 BEST TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR IELTS SCORE
ELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. In a nutshell, it is a testing system that grades your English language skills based on four key aspects of a language: speaking, writing, reading and listening. In most instances, preparation means many hours of sitting and reading. But, you could do more than studying lengthy IELTS study guides […]
Learner Spotlight: Arpine and Hala
This month, we feature not just one, but two learners. Read the inspiring story of Arpine and Hala, two classmates-turned-best-friends, and discover how learning a language did not only provide them knowledge but also a new friendship. How did your friendship start in the classroom? Arpine: Hala and I met while taking the German Course […]
Learner Spotlight: Chakrapani Kafle
Meet Chakrapani Kafle, a keen and ambitious 28-year-old, originally from Assam, India who has now settled in Abu Dhabi. He tells us about his strong desire for learning English and how the language has helped his career development and success. Hi, Chakrapani! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’ve been living in the UAE […]
LEARN TO SAY GOODBYE IN 12 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
There are many instances where we bid adieu for a certain period of time to someone we love, to a friend or to a place so dear. Saying goodbye can mean a lot of things. Most often than not, we utter it with a mix of emotions, in good faith and in the hope that […]
5 BENEFITS OF LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE WHEN TRAVELLING
Learning a new language has proven to have various benefits time and again. More so than it has any disadvantage. From the biological part of training your brain and improving memory, to helping in landing a job abroad, being multilingual opens many doors to many far stretched opportunities. Aside from this, learning a new language also […]
Why Become An ESL Teacher
It is estimated that over 100,000 positions are available for English trainers internationally on an annual basis and research suggests that China and South Korea, alone, hire approximately 1,000 ESL teachers per month. The need for qualified and proficient ESL teachers is growing continuously and that is just one of many reasons to become an […]
Top Benefits of Early Language Learning
It’s never too soon to get your child started on the path of second language acquisition. Here are a few reasons why we think you should definitely start today: Enhanced cognitive skills: Research proves that learning a second language enhances problem-solving and critical thinking, in addition to improving memory, attention span, enhanced creativity, and mental flexibility. […]