Canada has introduced stricter language requirements for people wanting to obtain Canadian citizenship. Applicants will have to provide evidence of language proficiency in English or French. Right now applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 need to demonstrate informally
Rota Me In for a Lesson in Past Participles
Past participles in the English language are normally simple enough for native speakers, but what about those awkward words? As eagle-eyed readers might already have guessed from the title of this blog post, I am thinking particularly of the word
Does Being Bilingual Make You More Intelligent?
There are many advantages to being bilingual. The ability to speak two languages makes travel easier and can open the bilingual person up to a whole new world of news, entertainment, social and cultural references that would be closed off
Teach EFL Using Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes are ideal tools for the English language classroom. Teaching English as a foreign language to young children calls for a different approach. Regular textbooks might not cut it when it comes to stimulating little minds. EFL teachers need to use
EFL Students to Face New Tests at Immigration
EFL students will face new tests when they try to enter the UK to study – but these tests won’t be set by universities or educational bodies. Immigration officers at the UK border will be given the right to admit
Is it Time to Take the Plunge? Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English abroad could be one of the most exciting things you ever do. Imagine every day being different, full of challenges and new experiences, helping children or adults to speak English and improve their fluency. You can explore a
Should only the Target Language be used in EFL Lessons?
One of the more heavily debated issues in TEFL is whether it can ever be a good idea to use the students’ mother tongue to help explain finer points in EFL lessons. There is no doubt it can be helpful
Confusing English Words for EFL Students
We’re going to advise you with some good advice! Learning a language brings EFL students into contact with lots of interesting and confusing word combinations. Many confusing English words look similar but have totally different meanings and sometimes even opposite meanings.
EFL Students Ready to Rock! Use Music to Boost Listening Skills
Learning English as a foreign language is often about completing grammar exercises, learning vocabulary, writing letters, answering comprehension questions and other such ‘serious’ tasks. But what about the fun stuff? There are so many ways to incorporate English learning into your
How to Keep Motivated When Studying English
How to keep motivated when studying English is one of the most important questions faced by all EFL students. Without motivation it is almost impossible to work towards any goal. There is nothing more frustrating than realising a month from