Blog Entries tagged 'ESL'

Four Tips for Learning English

daniel@sendecki.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

If you have decided that you want to learn English, you are about to start on a fairly difficult journey. While English is one of the most widely spoken languages, particularly in the western hemisphere, it is also one of the most difficult to learn. If you have committed yourself to learning the language, here are some tips you can use to make it a little easier.

Tip 1 - Identify Your Motivation and Desire

Before you start down the path of learning English, make sure you really w [...]

10 Best Ways to Learn English in a Non-English Country

daniel@sendecki.com — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Even in countries in which English is not the primary language, it is important to learn English for a number of reasons. First of all, many English-speaking individuals tour other countries and they may not speak the native language of that country, so it is necessary for them to speak to others who can speak English. Then again, many wish to learn English because they are hoping to visit or even live in an English-speaking country someday.

However, learning how to speak English [...]

Immersion is the key to learning English!

daniel@sendecki.com — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

English is a challenging language to learn. Those who try to learn English find that the many grammatically rules are often broken, so the minute you think you have enough knowledge to speak the language well, you come across an exception to the rule. Add to that the fact that people rarely speak English correctly, and you are facing an incredibly tough challenge. The best way to learn English is to immerse yourself in the language. You can use the best online English school, pass every Engli [...]

Learning English Online

daniel@sendecki.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Learning English online can be a very economical and effective way to learn the language. There are numerous websites and software programs that can help you use the computer to learn English. However, you could be wasting your money if you do not find an online English school that has the right properties to help you succeed.

Focuses on Immersion

One feature to look for as you look for a place to learn English online is a focus on immersion. The online teacher should sp [...]

The Difference Between ESL and EFL, or TESOL

daniel@sendecki.com — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

English as a Second Language, or ESL, has many similarities to English as a Foreign Language, or EFL. In fact, the two types of learning may seem the same to some observers. However, there are some notable differences between these two approaches to learning English. The terms are often used interchangeably, but understanding the differences can help you to be clear when you speak of them. Also, the term Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is sometimes used in place of ESL or [...]

Featured: Level Two General Conversation Game

daniel@sendecki.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

When I taught it, Level 2 was a non-credit course that was intended to provide students with a sound basis in English conversational skills. The course involved individual, paired and group work with the main emphasis being on speaking, but also included some listening, reading, and writing work. Classroom activities used group work to encourage student interaction and were designed to build fluency and conversational skills.

This was one of those activities, which blended some of [...]

Description of ESL Levels

daniel@sendecki.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

AZQQ provides these descriptions of ESL levels to help you think about how to apply the learning materials on this side to the lessons that you teach your students.

Level 1: Beginning
This student is often a new arrival with little previous English training and --this is the key -- a very limited vocabulary. This student is lost in the classroom and has nothing on which to base his ability to function, comprehend, and respond. The student has no knowledge of Engli [...]