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English Business Writing

Lucas Moore

2014-07-15

If you are a non-native English speaker but are looking to work with international businesses, learning English business writing may prove to be beneficial. Whether you’re working with English speaking companies or companies that use English as the shared language for international correspondence, learning the etiquette of business English is essential to comfortably communicating in these environments. This being said, there are plenty of free resources online for you to learn from.

Learn English Today is your one-stop shop for all things related to English business learning. They have compiled helpful resources from various websites and put them in one easy, organized place. With information regarding vocabulary, idioms, and conversations and games and exercises to support them, you’ll be an expert in no time. Additionally, the site offers links to informatio...

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Language Exchange From Korean to English

Jun Kim

2014-07-14

You find yourself in South Korea, eager to get yourself soaked in the culture, to begin the English lessons you came here to teach, to get this chapter of your life started. The only thing that’s standing in your way now is the language barrier. It can be overwhelming travelling to a new country with a new language. Sure, you don’t technically need to know Korean to teach English, but you do need to know some Korean to comfortably explore your surroundings and befriend locals.

You decide to make learning Korean your priority, so you start exploring your options. That’s when you come across the concept of language exchange. Especially in your situation as an EFL teacher, why dish out money for a tutor or classes when you can trade knowledge with others?

Now that you’ve decided that a language exchange partner is the perfect way to learn the language and experience the culture with a guide who lives it, you’ll have to start diving into the search for a par...

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Listen to English While You Sleep

Margo Thrussell

2014-07-14

It has been a hard-fought topic on both sides of the debate. Can you really learn a language in your sleep?

The idea is to listen to English audio while you are sleeping, making your brain acquire the language without you consciously realizing it. That all sounds well and good, great even, but it’s important to consider the actual benefits of this type of learning before you dedicate yourself to it.

Listening as you sleep is considered passive learning. Your brain is not reacting to the audio in the same way that it does when you are awake.

Listening while awake is considered active learning. You are consciously involved in the material being spoken to you and are making efforts to store the information you learn into your memory.

The more effective method may seem obvious—if you are actively learning, your results will be much more solidified than if you were to learn passively. Yet the desire to pick up a foreign language without doing ...

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TEFL Certification Nashville, Tennessee

Wes Walters

2014-07-11

Whether you’ve lived there your whole life or you’re a more recent inhabitant of the Music City, you may feel that it’s time to broaden your horizons. Perhaps you have eyes that long for new sights, a passion for exploring new cultures, a desire to learn a new language, or all three. Fortunately for you, you have the power to make those dreams a reality—and get paid.

Use the language skills that you have had for nearly your whole life to get a job teaching EFL and you will have the ability to teach English all over the world. Requirements for each job position vary, though they often (not always) include native or native-equivalent English skills, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and a TESOL/TEFL certification.

Finding the certification course right for you can be a bit of a challenge as there are so many possibilities out there, but we’ve compiled a list of some options, both online and in-person, right in Nashville.

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Top 5 English Exercises

Rob Read

2014-07-10

Testing yourself is key to finding out if all of the studying you’ve been doing has actually paid off and to be sure that your learning methods are working. If you’re looking to test your English language progress, then you’ve come to the right place. After searching through the vast realms of the Internet, now presented to you are some of the best English exercise resources out there. So no excuses—get practicing!

Learn English Today is an online resource that offers a long list of grammar exercises, varying from online to printable, that cover a wide realm of grammar rules, including specific exercises designed for business grammar. The website also features grammar lessons, idiom lists, games, and activities that will be valuable in your English learning journey.

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VOA Learning English Videos on Youtube

Erasmo Rosario

2014-07-09

With so many resources available to you online, it can be hard to figure out which ones you should spend your time on. YouTube offers a ton of great English learning channels that each put a unique spin on the learning process. One of these channels is Voice of America (VOA) Learning English. What are the features that make this channel stand out, you ask?

VOA’s approach to learning English is to offer real-world videos that not only teach the viewer how to speak English, but also gives them an inside look on a new culture. With VOA, you learn through the news.

Reports refers to a variety of playlists on the channel, including Technology Report, Health Report, Agriculture Report, Education Report, and Economics Report. These videos offer you relevant information on each of these topics from all over the world, educating you in both English and the current issues arising in the t...

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Using ESL Worksheets

Almudena Belmonte

2014-07-09

Worksheets can be useful tools when it comes to practicing your developing English skills and testing how much you actually know. Be they for a classroom environment or for personal use, worksheets are an important tool in learning English.

If you’re working on your own, be sure to use worksheets with answer keys so that you can check over your work and catch any mistakes you’ve made. Mistakes are important—especially if they’re repetitive mistakes. If you consistently make the same mistakes, highlight them for further study or discussion with your ESL teacher or language exchange partner. Don’t let mistakes get you down, as they are an integral part of the learning process and provide valuable opportunities to grow.

Take a look at these sites and discover an endless supply of free ESL worksheets!

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Learn Business English Vocabulary

Issy Hart

2014-07-07

The business world has its own set of vocabulary.. Knowing business terminology is crucial for understanding your work, communicating with other business professionals, and being successful in work and business. If you are looking to learn or brush up your skills on business English, here are the top websites online for you to use.

Business English Site - https://www.businessenglishsite.com/
This site provides lessons and activities regarding business related vocabulary at a variety of skill levels. The categories include general business terms, sales & marketing, informational technology, medical English, and much more. The content on this site was created by people with years of corporate experience. Along with the lessons, the site provides business English grammar quizzes, listening comprehension tests, and reading comprehension tests.

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