One of the biggest challenges in teaching or learning a second or a foreign language is in mastering its sound patterns. This challenge is most acute as far as learning how to speak English is concerned; more so due to the absence of any set rules in pronouncing English sounds. With no concrete rules to … Continue reading Practising English Sounds to Overcome Mother Tongue Influence
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in a mixed ability environment can be quite a challenge for the ESL teacher. Not only is the teacher bogged down with the responsibility of imparting English as a skill in her learners, she is also expected to juggle with the varied needs and requirements of learners with … Continue reading Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in a Mixed Ability Environment
One of the biggest challenges for a teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) is imparting the spoken English skill in her students. These students who could be first generation learners of English are likely to lack even basic vocabulary needed to express themselves. The challenge for imparting this skill becomes even more daunting … Continue reading Teaching Vocabulary and English as a Second Language
Academics has always been seen as the gateway to good career opportunities and professional growth. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects are invariably the more sought after for the same reason, with a lot of emphasis being laid on these subjects by schools, teachers, students and the parents themselves. The scenario is gradually changing … Continue reading English Language Labs and their Positive Impact on Learning the Language
Success in the professional world depends upon a number of factors. Confidence, appearance, language skills and attitude are just a few such attributes to mention. The personality of an individual is defined by these success determining factors. Some of these have been recognised and addressed to a reasonable degree, both by professional institutes and by … Continue reading Value of English Language Skills and Personal Appearance for Professional Success