Speaking Practice: LIVING ENGLISH

5 more COMMA RULES and how to BEAT THEM again!

(Photo credit http://bit.ly/YPfg6v) Yes here we are again – time to open those eyes and get those commas right again… I am trying to keep it simple. The first five are in my previous post a while ago, so I will start with No. 6! Use a comma to separate the day of the…

How to put your feet up, grab your popcorn and TOTALLY UPGRADE YOUR ENGLISH with movies

Originally posted on AIYSHAH'S ENGLISH PAGE:
(Photo credit http://bit.ly/1tzzv2D) Most of us love movies, whether you go out to the cinema with friends or buy the DVD and watch it at home, it’s a great way to relax. But the question is…can it also be useful for building your English skills? Yes it can.…

How to make sure your PRESENTATION ISN’T BORING!

Originally posted on AIYSHAH'S ENGLISH PAGE:
(Photo credit http://bit.ly/1omDwlB) For many people, giving a presentation is the scariest thing in the world, however there are some simple things to remember to make sure you are not going to fall flat on your face. Check out these tips and check our presentation to see if…

If English comes from England, why is it that I CAN’T UNDERSTAND half the population there?

(Photo credit http://bit.ly/VMWFWS) If you have ever been to England you will understand what I mean when I say ‘If English comes from England, why is it that I can’t understand half the population there?” And I’m a native speaker! It’s all to do with their accent. My ancestors all came from some different part…

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is it better to learn English one to one or in a group?

(Photo credit http://bit.ly/1mtQhjW) We have so many students who request a one to one English course with a teacher, but very few really understand what it’s like to be the only person in the class. There is no one to learn anything from or practice anything with other than the teacher. You are forced to come…