Academic English skills for international students
Brrrr! We are in the grip of a cold snap in the UK. It’s freezing! I live in a very old house with lots of draughts and I am staying close to the fire. There is a lot of snow in other parts of the country, but none here in the south west. The children … Read more
I have been surfing the internet and again I am amazed at the stuff that is available for practising your English language skills! Of course some sites want to take your money off you, but I think there are plenty of things you can find without paying any money at all. Some sites give some … Read more
As we all know, IELTS students often have to describe graphs or tables in part 1 of the IELTS writing test so I am always looking for materials to help students practise these areas of their language. However, it seems that some institutions are starting to restrict access to their materials! I have noticed that … Read more
My students are trying to get critical! For homework our Academic English students have to write a paraphrase and a critical commentary. For many students this is a new type of writing. Students are often not used to commenting on what writers have said. Students often say things like: “Well, who am I to comment … Read more