Academic English skills for international students
I’ve met lots of new overseas students over the past few days and the advice I give is always the same: get involved with a club or society so that you can meet lots of other students from different backgrounds. Many overseas students are disappointed to find that it can be difficult to meet home … Read more
The summer holidays are over! All of sudden it seems that there is a chill in the air and everyone is back in the classroom! That means that it is time to start writing blog posts after a very long summer break. I met a class of German students the other day and talked to … Read more
Today’s post is a guest post written by Karen Schweitzer. Participating in an online forum is a great way to learn more about the English language and culture. Forums also provide the opportunity to practice the reading and writing skills you will need for school. Here are 15 English language forums to explore: Dave’s ESL … Read more
Thanks to Karen Schweitzer for another of her guest posts: Immersion is one of the quickest ways to learn almost any language, and English is no exception. To immerse yourself, you can move to an English speaking country, enroll in a fee-based English immersion education program, or take advantage of the many sites online that … Read more