February – You think You’ve Got it Bad
By the time February comes along most students are tired, bored, fed up with studying, and ready to quit. It’s the halfway mark, they hate …
Pronunciation Problems
Thank you for all your e-mails and questions! One question I would like to address is from Ivan in Mexico. He asks, “como se …
English Study Blues
At times, learning a language can become oppressive. Rules, regulations, exceptions, word order, pronunciation all add up to make the big picture look too big. …
Exam Time – writing
In summer, many ESL students are studying for exams that range from recuperation to maintenance to advancing for self-improvement. Here are some tips for the …
Business English
Improve your Business English and Increase your Earning Potential and Career Opportunities Contact us for personalized instruction in Business English. The ability to communicate effectively …
Teach or Be taught
Teaching English as a second language can be challenging when the student is expecting to be taught rather than trying to learn. A student was …
Comparing
As an adult, learning a second language can be a very intimidating gap. There is so much to learn. How can one possibly find the …
On Shopping TEFL
When your job or social behaviour calls on you to introduce a new language to your communication skills, it can be an overwhelming feeling. …
Presentation Day
Well, this is it! The time has come. We have to meet the big-wig and do a presentation IN ENGLISH! Even though, we have been …
QHI Beginner
Although as a child I used to play for hours pretending to be a teacher, I would have never imagined that as a grown-up I …