As a rule, listening is one of the most significant components of effective communication in English. Listening is crucial when learning a language as complex as English especially if one is learning English as a second language. Learning to listen may sound simple and easy at the onset. However, students will soon realise it requires considerable mental energy and skill. It is especially true for non-native students learning English as a second language. Proper English listening is a vital requisite of developing speaking skills. The ability to listen to the…

People who are engaged in studying English language and in particular English vocabulary, have always found genuine self-expression the ability with which they usually struggle. It is more often than not due to the tendency many students have to study just enough to get by in one’s day to day activities. However, it is not a shortcoming restricted to international students. Even students of English as a first language have been known to develop a restricted vocabulary due to this mistake. To truly sound like a native speaker, especially one…

Irrespective of whether one speaks English as a first language or second, speaking perfect English is of vital importance if one is to communicate both efficiently and effectively. To this end focusing on proper pronunciation is of paramount importance for any student of the English language. Merely listening to conversations of others or acquiring theoretical knowledge of proper pronunciation is not enough to ensure one speaks perfect English. Instead students should focus entirely on practicing the fundamentals of pronunciation at all times. After all “Practice makes perfect!” Students who are…

Teaching an English lesson for kids as a second language is a challenge in itself, it is even more of a challenge when teaching young children English as a second language. Especially if these children are non-English speaking children who need to assimilate into an English speaking country. Children in such a situation may easily become overwhelmed by the challenges they face as non-English speakers in an English speaking country and find it hard to cope with such pressure. As a parent or teacher attempting to teach such children, it…

With the increase in use of English by many demographics in many countries around the world, many of today’s parents are well aware of the importance of teaching their children to read and write English. Parents faced with this task must consider all options available, including teaching English for Kids online, when it comes to teaching their children English, each of which has its pros and cons. Many parents will choose the obvious option of enrolling their children in courses and workshops to teach their children the many aspects of…

As of today, English has fast become the world’s most commonly spoken language and many parents have found themselves asking the question “How do I teach spoken English for kids?” It is mainly because children who learn how to speak proper English at a young age will gain numerous advantages as they grow older. It is seen compared to those not given a solid foundation in their knowledge of English. The best approach, when considering teaching a child English is constant practice and endless creativity. The best way to expose…

English has fast become the world’s most widely used and commonly spoken language today and the need to learn English for kids has increased exponentially with this growth. Most countries have now embraced the English language as a common denominator in communication across a plethora of fields, from trade & finance to travel. It is this widespread use that has defined it as one of the most influential languages in the world and as such many parents prefer their children learning English as a second language. It is important that…

English has fast become the most widely used language in the world of trade and commerce over the past decade or two. As a result, having an excellent knowledge of English for business has become vital for success in any employee's career. No more so than in that of international students seeking better career prospects in an English speaking country. The spread of the English language can be traced back to the days of the colonial expansion and has fast become the default language in all official forms of communication…

In today’s fast paced corporate world, a sound knowledge of English for work is seen as an absolute necessity. It is especially true for international students seeking employment in an English-speaking country, as having a sound knowledge of business English is crucial to securing good employment and climbing the proverbial corporate ladder. Students who possess a good knowledge of business stand out, as this knowledge is reflected in their proposals, presentations, letters, emails and speeches. Given its importance, many international students will often ask themselves how to learn good English…

A common conundrum faced by many if not all students self-learning English as a second language is finding a good source of English video lessons that address each aspect of the English language they wish to focus on. The biggest shortcoming student’s encounter is that most online content although widely available may not cover all the aspects a student is looking to improve. It would inevitably mean that a student will have to browse through many websites and search engines to find the lesson they are looking. One well-rounded resource…

A common mistake made by many international students studying English as a second language is not paying adequate attention to English pronunciation. This underestimation of the importance of pronunciation is mainly because students tend to think mistakenly that pronunciation is less important compared to other aspects of the English language such as grammar, lexicology and vocabulary. Pronunciation is vital to proper communication because the incorrect use of pronunciation inevitably leads to the message being misunderstood by the recipient. Pronunciation of the letter sounds in words as well as syllable emphasis…

English has fast become the most dominant language in the world and is currently in the top 10 most spoken languages thus becoming the lingua franca in many countries. Many non-native English speaking parents know full well the importance of teaching children English at a young age and have often asked themselves how they can effectively teach their children English. There are many ways in which to do this. Any parent considering this task should focus mainly on how to adapt the lessons to suit their children’s enthusiasm and joie…