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? […]
Learn English Through Conversation: Practical Tips to Improve Your Fluency
Enrolling in an English conversation class is a smart step toward becoming a fluent speaker—but simply attending class isn’t enough. If you want to learn English effectively and confidently apply it in everyday situations, you need to go beyond the classroom. Why Learning English Requires More Than Listening While the classroom sets the foundation, becoming […]
[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 […]
Am I Up To The Task Of Learning A Language?
Am I Up To The Task Of Learning A Language? Have you ever heard someone say: “I’m not that not good at languages?” Although the benefits of learning a language are immense (access to new cultures, people and places, better understanding of different regions and improved cognition, just to name a few), many people do […]
7 Grammar Mistakes You (Probably) Don’t Know You’re Making
When your writing is clear, readers understand where you’re coming from. It is, however, easy for little grammar mistakes to slip by especially when you’re self-editing your work. Improve your English language skills by avoiding the 7 common grammar mistakes mentioned below. 1. Your vs. You’re Confusing your and you’re has to be one of […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is becoming more and more popular, scientifically backed up by the fact that non-verbal communication makes up a major component of everyday communication. There is an increasing demand in learning ASL, not just to establish an inclusive workplace culture but to also provide holistic customer service that every company is determined […]
5 Easiest Languages To Learn And How To Master Them
Learning a foreign language gives you big leverage both in personal and professional development. It provides more job opportunities, makes traveling easier and welcomes bigger business advantage. Most people who have English as their native language, find it easy to learn foreign languages, due to closeness in pronunciation and vowels. Despite that, (which might surprise you) some languages […]
5 Successful Entrepreneurs Fluent in Foreign Languages
The rapid globalization today has led businesses to operate in multi-cultural and multi-lingual environments. Cheryl Conner, author of “How Learning an Additional Language Could Influence Your Business” (Forbes.com, 2014), says that it is imperative for international businesses to be able to communicate with foreign clients and partners effectively in order to be successful. Furthermore, superpower nations […]