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What are the most common difficulties that ESL students encounter?

What are the most common difficulties that ESL students encounter?

Most students make significant progress during the first few months of studying a language. Any student willing to put in some effort can learn and memorize essential words and simple tenses.

Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
English
Preparing for a speaking assessment/presentation

Preparing for a speaking assessment/presentation

These impressive tips and suggestions will help you deliver an impressive performance, (In this guide I will not be discussing the IELTS or TOEFL exams – keep an eye out for something on those at a later date) and hopefully remove some of the stress!

Gerry Masters
Gerry Masters
English
Don’t let your language skills hold you back

Don’t let your language skills hold you back

Speaking confidently in conversations with others is key to success in a number of high-paying jobs. Whether you’re interviewing for a new position, networking with potential clients, or negotiating a salary, confidence is essential.

Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
English
Meaning, synonyms, and antonyms of “overlook” and “look over”

Meaning, synonyms, and antonyms of “overlook” and “look over”

“Overlook” means ignoring, failing to notice, or observing from a high place. “Look over” means inspecting something in a cursory way to establish its merits or get a general idea of what it is like.

Kimberly Ann Potts
Kimberly Ann Potts
English
The TPR technique for teaching English

The TPR technique for teaching English

The method of teaching English as a foreign language known as the TPR (Total Physical Response) technique has been used in institutions around the world.

Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
English
Is “Hanged” or “Hung” the Past Tense of the Verb to Hang?

Is “Hanged” or “Hung” the Past Tense of the Verb to Hang?

English irregular verbs are challenging at the best times, with seemingly no logic and very few rules to follow. One prime example of this is the verb “to hang.”

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
4 Reasons Why Learning a Second Language Should Be Fun

4 Reasons Why Learning a Second Language Should Be Fun

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that mastering a new language is just too difficult or time-consuming so you don't bother with it at all.

Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
Craig Alan Kenneth Byrne
English
Enquire vs. Inquire: How to Use Them?

Enquire vs. Inquire: How to Use Them?

The word inquire means “to probe” or “to conduct a formal enquiry.” The word enquire, on the other hand, is used in the meaning of “ask” or “query.” The fundamental distinction between the two words is this.

Olaoluwa Ajayi
Olaoluwa Ajayi
English