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  • What is the best way to learn English…fast?

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    Not a single day goes by without hearing this question “What is the best way to learn English…fast?”. Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll indulge you!

  • Listen to speak, read to write

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    That is my advice to learners of English as a second or foreign language. That is also my advice to English schools and ESL teachers responsible for creating ESL programs, curricula and textbooks. Just as it says in the title, to improve your speaking, you’ve got to start with listening, and to improve your…

  • Phonological awareness and phonics: Phon what?

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    I have been getting many kindergarten teachers asking me about the difference between phonological awareness and phonics or between phonemic awareness and phonics. You’ve got to see how frustrated they look when asking “what the hell is the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness?”. I know, I know. It’s confusing isn’t it? No…