Academic English skills for international students
If you live in the UK you have probably heard about – and maybe have even been following – the TV programme ‘The Apprentice’ over the past few months. Well, of course I said right from the start that Yasmina would win (if it wasn’t Kate, or Lorraine or Howard that is). At least it … Read more
I’ve signed up for Twitter! I’m not really sure what it’ll be like, but we’ll see. I’ve been exploring the BBC Learning English site and thoroughly enjoying the grammar challenge section. On this great page there are podcasts with programmes focusing on particular grammar points. If you are serious about improving your English then you … Read more
Merry Christmas to those of you who have been celebrating it and Happy New Year to everyone! My family and I have just got home after a tour of relatives during the Christmas period – of course we are exhausted and need a holiday!! Congratulations to Ifar from Malaysia studying at the University of Auckland … Read more
I see the same old mistakes all the time in my students’ writing and I tell them that with a little more awareness they can dramatically improve their accuracy. Here are some examples of mistakes which I have come across recently: 1. The UK is a high population country. 2. France is a develop country. … Read more