The table below illustrates just some of the difficulties in understanding the subtleties of the English language. In this case it’s British English which, along with British manners, make the meanings of words said often nothing like the meaning of the words spoken!
Continue ReadingA Course in Language Teaching (book)
Author: Penny Ur Publisher: Cambridge University Press Details: paperback, 389 pages; pub 1996 ISBN: 0521449944 Click https://amzn.to/3jl4Ztf for more details: This is an excellent reference book for foreign language teachers, offering stimulating insights and practical suggestions for both classroom application and personal professional growth. Both novice and experienced teachers will […]
Continue ReadingA Basic English Grammar (book)
Author: John Eastwood; Ronald Mackin Publisher: OUP Details: paperback; pub. 1982 ISBN: 0194329402 Click https://amzn.to/3oOQ63L for more details. An excellent first grammar which covers the basics of English grammar in clear and precise form. Ideal for new teachers and students to get to grips with the basics. This can be […]
Continue ReadingTOEIC Suspended in the UK After Scam
The UK government has suspended all TOEIC testing in the UK after a TV investigation showed how the system was riddled with fraud with fake sitters taking the test on behalf of English language students. The investigation by Panorama (a respected BBC investigative program) uncovered how immigrants to the UK […]
Continue ReadingTOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL (pronounce toy-full or toe-full) or Test of English as a Foreign Language is an American test designed to establish how well a person speaks English. It is often used by students wishing to attend American universities, etc. Since it was introduced in 1964 almost 20 million students have […]
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