My grandparents came from Russia, but they spoke Yiddish (a dialect of German). My grandfather made a point of learning enough English to run a small business and joke with his grandchildren. My grandmother, on the other hand, hardly spoke English and knew only a few...
A very common question language learners ask teachers is “How can I improve my English speaking?”. We all know what we have to do to improve really. We’ve thought of it or have been told it by our teachers many times before but, now and then, we need to be reminded of...
For many language learners, the question about the best way to practice their new lingo between classes is one that still creates a lot of confusion. Often, finding places and situations in which you can practice your conversation skills in a natural setting is not...
It often comes as a surprise to me that language learning for teenagers and adults is based on learning the language through grammar and rules. Nearly all of my students ask me to teach them grammar and rules. When I explain that I work with a full immersion technique...
Going abroad to study at university is a big decision. Many considerations are discussed; what school is best for me, what major should I choose, which country or state should I go to, how much will my education cost, will I have any type of support network of friends...
