22 December, 2012
12 December, 2012
Learning to speak English
well may be the best thing you can do to improve your life
That’s
right. Do you think it would be fun to have access to information that other
people can’t get? Talk and write letters to interesting people that others
can’t communicate with? Impress people around you whenever you opened your
mouth? Make big jumps in your career, leaving others miles behind?
You can get all this if you
speak English well.
Get
access to knowledge
What
are you interested in? Is it science? Music? Computers? Health? Business?
Sports? Today’s media — such as the Internet, television, and the press — give
you almost unlimited access to knowledge about your favorite subjects. After
all, we live in the information age, don’t we?
There’s only one problem.
Most of this knowledge is in English.
Here
are some examples of knowledge you can use if you know English:
Most pages on the Web: That’s
over a billion (1,000,000,000) pages of information! It’s amazing that learning
just one language gives you access to almost all knowledge on the Internet.
Books — on any
subject, from all over the world. Read books by British or American authors,
and books translated from other languages. Whatever you’re interested in, you
can read about it in English!
The Press: Only
English-language magazines and newspapers can be bought in every part of the
world. You don’t have to search for Time, Newsweek, or the International Herald
Tribune!
Science:
English is the key to the world of science. In 1997, 95% of the articles in the
Science Citation Index were written in English. Only about 50% of them were
from English-speaking countries like the USA or Britain .
(source)
News reports: Watch
international television networks, such as CNN International and NBC. They
broadcast news much faster, and more professionally, than smaller, national
networks. And you can watch them everywhere in the world.
Communicate
with people
We like to call English “the
language of communication”. Why? Because it seems all the people in the world
have agreed to use English to talk to each other.
About 1,500,000,000 people in the world speak English. Another
1,000,000,000 are learning it. (source)
75% of the world’s letters and postcards are written in English.
(source)
Almost all international conferences and competitions are
conducted in English. For example, the Olympics and the Miss World contest.
Diplomats and politicians from different countries use English
to communicate with each other. English is the main language of organizations
like the United Nations, NATO, and the European Free Trade Association.
If you can communicate in
English, you can:
Contact
people from all over the world. Talk about your ideas and opinions on Internet
discussion groups. Send e-mail to interesting people. Learn about their life
and culture.
Travel
more easily. Communicate with people wherever you go — English is spoken in
more than 100 countries (source). Ask directions, have a conversation, or...
ask for help. Who knows, maybe English will save your life someday!
Push
your career forward
If you want a good job in
business, technology, or science, get out of that armchair and start learning
English now! (If you already have a good job, start learning before you lose
it!)
Knowing English will let you:
Put
“excellent knowledge of English” on your CV. Get your dream job, and earn more
money.
Gain
technical knowledge. English is the language of technology, especially high
technology like computer science, genetics, and medicine. If you’re going to
read about technology, you’ll probably have to do it in English.
Learn
computer science. Read technical articles without difficulty. Or write your own
articles!
Be a
world-class businessman (or -woman). It’s simple. International business is
done in English. And all business today is international. So if you want to
play, you have to know English — to contact other businesspeople, go to
conferences, read international business newspapers and magazines, etc.
Become
a better scientist. Contact scientists from other countries, go to
international conferences, visit academic centers abroad. Learn about new
scientific discoveries by reading papers, books, and magazines.
Use
your computer more effectively. Most computer applications are in English, so
you will understand them better — and become a better employee.
English lets you feel the
culture of the world like no other language. With a good knowledge of the
English language, you can do wonderful things:
Watch
American and British films in the original. Once you try it, you’ll never go
back to dubbed versions!
Read
great books. Every famous book was written in English or it was translated into
English. There is an amazing number of titles — from classic plays like Hamlet
to modern thrillers like Jurassic Park .
Enjoy
English-language music more. Believe us: music is much better if you can
understand the words.
English
is easy to learn
English is not only the most
useful language in the world. It is also one of the easiest languages to learn
and to use:
Simple alphabet — no special
symbols such as é or ä. Type in sweet, part, film on your computer. Now try süß
(German), część (Polish), фильм (Russian). Which is easier?
English
is not only useful — it gives you a lot of satisfaction:
Making
progress feels great. We’ll never forget the moment we discovered we could
speak with Americans or watch TV in English.
You
will enjoy learning English, if you remember that every hour you spend gets you
closer to perfection.
Using
English is fun, too, because every sentence you speak or write reminds you of
your success.
English
makes you a more powerful, happier person. It is not difficult to imagine some
situations where knowing English gives you a great feeling.
14 November, 2012
Trash or Rubbish?
- FIX MY ENGLISH!!!
Colour or color?
Socks or sox? Organisations or Organizations? Underground or subway? Gas or petrol?
Fall or Autumn? Candy or sweets? Cookie or biscuit?
Centre or Center, Trash or rubbish? Boot or Trunk?
And we're living in a
world where the frontiers between these 'regional differences' are becoming
more and more blurred.
In my home, as in
millions of others around the world, English is clearly a language that is
moving and changing as fast as the times we live in. English speakers living in
Bombay , Brighton or Boston are being exposed on an
almost daily basis to the English used by their fellow English speakers around
the globe.
Although we have a rich
global mapping of English which makes it possible for English speakers to
almost immediately fix a fellow English speaker to a geographical area, there
is more that is similar among these English variations than is dissimilar.
If there wasn't, English
speakers from different parts of the world would have absolutely no hope of
understanding each other! In most cases it is pronunciation and idiomatic
expressions, not vocabulary or grammar that makes a fellow English speaker from
another part of the world, or sometimes even another part of the country,
difficult to understand.
The important thing to
remember is that while spelling 'remember' as 'rember' is definitely wrong,
spelling 'socks' as 'sox' is not! That saying 'She speak English really well'
is definitely wrong wherever you are (the verb 'speak' must be third person
'speaks' or used in another tense such as 'spoke'), saying 'She speaks English
real well' may not be wrong (it is acceptable to use 'real' rather than
'really' in informal American English.)
Conclusion: Adopt to flexibility
we see in English now. Queen’s English, mindset of PAST now!!!
02 November, 2012
Why Learning English Is Harder For Some People!
If you've ever wondered
how children can seemingly pick up on English faster than their parents, here's
why.
Children do not have the fear and anxiety
that adults have concerning the learning of a new language; the biggest barrier
to most adult English learners is a fear of failure.
Adults are anxious that
they will not be able to pronounce words the right way or that they will make
mistakes and others will ridicule them. As is true with other things in life,
practice is essential in learning English. You should practice as much as
possible and learn from your mistakes.
Even
if you take classes to help you learn English, there are many other resources
you can use to learn the language quickly.
There
are many sites on the Internet that offer English classes for almost nothing,
along with worksheets and practice exercises that complement the classes
If
at all possible, rely on an English-speaking friend for assistance with
practice and the various types of grammar techniques. The best and quickest way
to learn English is to immerse yourself in the language.
CONCLUSION: You must learn like a child, say Good Bye to shyness, embarrassment and fear!!!! GET READY FOR 2013 !!!!
26 October, 2012
Seven Advantages of Studying English
It is little wonder that so many students, both international and local, choose to study English courses. Proficient and skilled use of the English language can enhance career prospects, allow you to achieve success in business and can open up many opportunities.
While there are many good reasons to study English, here we provide an overview of eight of the most important advantages of studying English:
#1: Without question, English is one of the most widely spoken languages. English is used in many parts of the world and is often the language that is common to people who have a first language other than English.
#2: When it comes to business and matters of trade, the English language tends to be the common currency. By studying English, you can expect to be able to conduct business transactions, write and respond to documents such as: emails, memos, contracts, agreements and reports and possibly pursue a career in business.
#3: Arguably the greatest advantage of studying English is that your career prospects and employment opportunities can vastly increase. People who can speak English fluently (possibly together with a first language) are highly sought after by companies of many types, including international companies. When seeking work, proficiency and confidence in speaking and understanding English can put you at a distinct advantage.
#4: With the world becoming so much closer and more connected, opportunities to travel and explore different parts of the world are more available and, as a result of having studied English, travellers are better able to communicate. In so many parts of the world, English is the common language that is spoken and when you have a command of the English language, travelling and interacting with people of different nationalities can become easier and more enjoyable.
#5: In terms of academia, English is the language most commonly spoken by academics worldwide. Of course, some important research and work occurs in all countries and in a variety of languages, but the vast majority tends to have been conducted, composed and published with the English language as its basis. Academics and scholars that have some knowledge of English frequently find that sharing their ideas and findings with their peers globally is more readily facilitated by their mastery of the English language.
#6: Technology is vital and significant in the day and age in which we live. English is very often the language used for many software programs and for those that are technologically minded and ambitious, the study of English can provide them with useful benefits and knowledge.
#7: English courses are available and specifically tailored for people of varying levels of English proficiency and for those who wish to study English for different purposes. For example, some may want to undertake a very general English course, whereas others may wish to study English in relation to business or for academic purposes.
Through the study of English, a range of advantages are available. Quality courses offer candidates the opportunity to improve job prospects, the capacity to communicate with others and access to information right across the world.
24 October, 2012
Improve Your Spoken English
Today Using
Power English Lessons!
Do you feel embarrassed, nervous, or shy when
you try to speak or understand English? You are not alone!
Even if you study a lot, the truth is most classes and teachers use old methods, old lessons, and old textbooks that are boring and simply don't work.
Even if you study a lot, the truth is most classes and teachers use old methods, old lessons, and old textbooks that are boring and simply don't work.
Why is Power English Better Than Old
Methods of Learning?
The Power
English approach is totally
different from regular English classes and lessons. You will learn just like
children do -- with your ears, not your eyes.
With this new method of learning spoken English, you will…
With this new method of learning spoken English, you will…
- Learn naturally, playfully, and without stress with fun and engaging lessons, and no textbooks.
- Use the Deep Creative Learning method to help you remember English words faster – and use them in real
conversations.
- Learn English grammar like American children do –
naturally and without studying boring grammar rules.
- Gain greater confidence when you speak English,
and in other areas of your life, too!
…and much more!
22 October, 2012
English Speaking Success
What if
there were a way you could improve your spoken English? What if you could
succeed?
Imagine feeling confident and
relaxed when you speak English.
How
would you use your English speaking confidence?
Do you want a better job or
career? Do you want to grow your business?
1. Do you
want international friends?
2. Do you
want to learn more and possibly study abroad?
3. Do you
want to be a true global citizen?
Confident
English is necessary to achieve each of these goals. English is now the global
language. To succeed in global business, global friendship, global study, and
global citizenship- you must speak excellent English!
Why You Can't Speak Excellent
English?
Until
now, you have probably studied the normal way.
You
studied grammar rules. You studied textbooks. You studied vocabulary lists.
You
studied the normal way, and you probably got the normal results. That's the
problem.
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