Academic English skills for international students
Patrick I was speaking recently to one of my students. I asked him how we was getting on with the report that he had to write for me. He said, “It’s going well. I’ve done it! I just need to translate it into English!” Oh no! I was lost for words! (It’s a nice phrase to … Read more
TED.com Earlier this summer the weather was fantastic in England. In June we had day after day of sun for two weeks – and all the new students thought that the climate in the UK was great. Oh dear! Now we are back to normal. In Devon, in the south-west of England where I live, … Read more
Not fit for purpose Last week I mentioned the royal baby in the UK and I said that lots of people were placing bets on what the new baby would be called. In the end the baby has been called George, which was the favourite name! One bookmaker (a person who takes bets from people) … Read more
It’s a boy! After lots of waiting, we have a royal baby in the UK! People are still waiting to find out what the name will be. In fact, lots of people are going into betting shops to place bets on what the name will be. Personally I think it will be ‘George’. But I’m … Read more