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A Few Thoughts on Writing International English

by Craig Lock

Aug 16, 2008 Writing 2479 Views

Here is my "dime's worth" (see learning "American English" , or at least your expressions already) on the subject of writing for an international audience on the world wide web. The Web offers you an opportunity, unique in history, to speak directly to millions of potential customers. Some commentators advise that if you want to be listened to, speak to them "in their language". I only partially agree (but then, I'm always breaking the rules!)...
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How to Love Writing?

by Tyler Benson

Aug 16, 2008 Writing 2575 Views

Another crumpled sheet of paper is thrown into the paper basket, your thoughts are rushing around in your head, but none seems to be worthy to open your essay - you are in despair. You ask yourself: "Why should I torture myself with all these useless attempts to force a cohesive sentence. I just cannot write and that's it." You decide to quit this hopeless pastime and do something much more pleasant. It is easy, I agree. But this way you will never know whether you can write or not. We learn a thing just by doing it - it is obvious.
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Test Taking Strategies

by Scott Palat

Aug 16, 2008 Study Skills 2780 Views

_notregistered/art_142_ed935043cd~.jpg These twelve tips will help you get through any test and as long as you prepared adequately for it, you will certainly get an A.
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English As A Second Language

by John Davison

Aug 16, 2008 English as a Second Language (ESL) 8509 Views

_notregistered/art_143_1dec8f198f~.gif The English language is the most commonly spoken language on Earth, either by native speakers or by people who have learned it in addition to their first language. More and more people everyday have the desire to learn English as a second language.
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Business English And The Curse Of Grammar

by Andrew Carter

Aug 16, 2008 Business English 2682 Views

_notregistered/art_144_3f0cab5569~.jpg Our student is a little nervous about the course he’s about to start. English is all very well, and he can see why the boss has insisted he go to these lessons, but it’s so complicated. He’s heard it on the TV and even at the cinema, and there are words that are familiar to him: coca-cola, Microsoft, Tony Blair, Love, Yes, No and some swearing! But he’s heard that there’s a lot of irregularity in the language – it’s not as structured and formal as his own, and, frankly, that’s the main source of his anxiety.
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What Makes a Great Trainer?

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Aug 16, 2008 English for Special Purposes (ESP) 3086 Views

_notregistered/art_145_ae13076c77~.gif I recently overheard a conversation between a trainer and one of their participants, who was asking how the trainer had got into the role. I was a little shocked when the participant said, "It just surprises me a little as you're not particularly dynamic are you?" Putting aside that individual's perception of the trainer, the comment begged the question, "What makes a great trainer?"
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The Easy Way To Teach Your Child To Read

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Aug 17, 2008 Reading 2459 Views

_notregistered/art_146_ee1f57f4b7~.jpg R.I.F. - Reading Is Fundamental! I loved those PSAs that ran on television back in the 70s encouraging reading. It made reading and learning to read seem fun. Well, those good old days are long gone but there are still creative ways to get your little one interested in reading.
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Writing Better Essays - The Easy Way

by Dr. Michael Cooper

Aug 17, 2008 Career Development 3122 Views

What's happening with your college term papers and essays? Unfortunately, that's a question that a lot of student's cannot or do not want to answer. I see students on almost a daily basis who have the term paper blues. Their biggest problem? They just can't seem to get started. They procrastinate and rationalize. They put off doing their assignments until the eleventh hour.
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Learning Styles Simplified

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Aug 17, 2008 Learning Methodology 4686 Views

_notregistered/art_148_4c5cb0f92d~.jpg So much is made about the importance of learning styles and teaching methods. Here is a simplified breakdown of four basic learning styles and three basic modalities and my personal experience in using them.
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The Question/Answer Reflex and How it Can Help in Your Exams

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Aug 17, 2008 Study Skills 2688 Views

Have you ever touched a hot iron and then pulled your hand away really quickly to avoid getting burned? Did you have to think to yourself "Gee! - this iron is hot - I better not touch it any longer because it'll probably cause a really bad burn on my hand". The answer is obviously NO! You wouldn't have had any time to think about what you should do and pulling your hand away is automatic. It's what we call a "reflex" action. It doesn't involve much, if any, thinking because by the time you think about it, it's too late.
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