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How To Learn Effectively From English Teachers
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You’re missing the point of having an English teacher Since you’re paying (not the English teachers but the school) tons of money to study English, you might as well learn a thing or two. I know this sounds mean but don’t let the teacher relax in the classroom. Use him or her to the…
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Pronunciation of Please
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Pronunciation please, a simple and common word in the English language, could present several challenges to Spanish-speaking students, one of whom requested that I precisely explain the difference between the pronunciation of the light [l] and dark [l] as well as other pronunciation problems found in word [please]. There was my answer: The [l]…
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International Students: First Test of Maturity
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International students: The Thing Is… International students do not all behave…well internationally. Get out of your comfort zone boys! and girls! Lest I get accused of sexism. You are not in…your country anymore, lest I’m accused of being a racist for naming a certain nationality. What the…ffff….heck do you think you’re doing? Lest I…
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Building Your English Vocabulary: One Magical Tip
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Building your English vocabulary is essential to improving your fluency. That is a fact. If you do not know words, you cannot say much. The more words you know, the less time you need to think of what to say in a conversation. When you have a small or limited vocabulary, you will have…
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Pronunciation Nightmare For Vietnamese and Thai Students
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Pronunciation Nightmare is obviously a pronunciation problem that is very tough to fix. Pronunciation Nightmare: details Vowel [ou] or /aʊ/ is called a diphthong because it consists of one vowel and one consonant. It’s very hard for Vietnamese and Thai learners especially when it falls behind /n/. It’s already difficult for Thai and Vietnamese…
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Migrants: Migrate, Integrate Or Vacate
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Migrants are people who leave their countries to settle in another permanently. However, that is a one-dimensional definition that does not do justice to that unique and life-changing experience. I therefore feel compelled to share with you my migration experience and what it truly means to be a migrant. I should state from the…
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Stop Consonants In Consonants Clusters
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What Are Stop Consonants? Stop Consonants in English are /p/ /b/ /t/ /d/ /k/ /g/ and /ʔ/, which is a glottal stop. They are called Stop Consonants because they “stop” the airflow. The tongue usually does that. When we produce the /d/ or /t/, the tip comes in contact with the gum behind the…
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Pronouncing Consonants Clusters Gr and Cr
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What Are Consonants clusters? Consonants clusters are a combination of 2 or more consonants such as gr and cr, but also fr, fl, gl, cl, pr, pl, spr, spl, ks, sk, ts, str etc. First of all though, do you even know what consonants are? Do you know what vowels are. If you don’t,…
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Every day English Through Eminem Rap
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Learn every day English through rap music and particularly Eminem, one of the best and most talented rappers ever! Practice Speaking Every Day English Fast And Naturally Through Eminem Rap Music CLICK HERE TO BUY EMINEM’S ‘RELAPSE’ ALBUM Get out this slump: Get out of this very bad depressing situation Get over this hump:…
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Why Vietnamese students can’t speak English well
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It’s no secret that Vietnamese students struggle with English. Like many other Asian countries, Vietnamese people begin their English education very early at school, yet they find themselves helpless when it comes to speaking English. Words do not come out. Many Vietnamese students do have the words, they either heard them or read them…