What Students Are Saying About: Making School Better, Learning a Foreign Language and Balancing...
Saving money for college Once I got into high school, the pressure was on to find a job, work hard, and save up as much as I could so that I would be prepared for the future. But what I’m noticing now is that saving up seems to have taken precedent over other things, like…
The Best Travel Destinations for Your 2019
Jan 20, 2019 By Philip S. Travel: there really is nothing like it. Just around the corner, a few hours in a car or a plane, something new and exciting is waiting to be discovered. Everyone has their own reason for travelling, whether it’s experiencing a new culture, taking in some beautiful views, or just…
The Alison English Vertical
The Alison English Vertical is a series of courses designed to be taken in order, with topics ranging from beginner to proficient. Each course was designed with English language learners in mind and focused on specific grammar and vocabulary points while building on the information from previous courses. This structure allows the learner to take…
Julia Richter: in Ireland, teaching German, to students worldwide!
Everyone learns differently. I suppose being motivated to learn is the most important thing. Some learn visually, others by doing, and some by just listening or in mixed ways. I personally like listening, combined with some visual aspects. Of course for languages, practice in real life situations is super important! I design my courses using…
Learning a New Language
Félicitations! You’ve decided to make one of your 2023 goals to learn a new language. Learning a new language is no easy feat. The good news is that it’s not impossible if you’re determined, put in the effort, set SMART goals for yourself, and sign up with a reputable learning platform to get you from…
5 Ways to Break up Your Life Routine
Dec 1, 2018 By Aminata O. – We all have to spend some of our time doing something that’s just a little boring. Sitting on a bus, writing data into a spreadsheet, cleaning the house: this is not what life is supposed to be about! Life routine is important. There are certain things we just have…
English Vertical: The Next Steps and Benefits
People often say you shouldn’t laugh or make fun of someone who speaks broken English. This simply means they are learning another language. Benjamin Batarseh said it best: “The hardest foreign language you will ever learn is your first one.” Going from beginner to intermediate, advanced and ultimately proficient takes time, effort, and patience. The…
Discovering the Depth of the English Language
English is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, with the second-highest number of native speakers and the highest number of total speakers when accounting for second language use. With such an enormous scope, it should come as no surprise that there’s an endless amount to know about this fascinating language. We’ve put together…
What Is the Best Way to Stop Abusive Language Online?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.How often do you encounter racist, sexist or otherwise discriminatory language online in posts or comments? Do you think abusive language is a serious problem that social media companies, like Twitter and Facebook, should do a better…
How Important Is Knowing a Foreign Language?
Have you ever studied a foreign language? Do you think it’s still necessary to do so? Isn’t it easy to find people who speak English in other countries if you really need to communicate with someone? And aren’t there translation apps for your phone you can download anyway? What is the value of knowing more…
