One of the most challenging things for new immigrants is feeling connected in a new country. Everything that is familiar is not present on a daily basis. Although using SKYPE to chat with family and friends back home…
Author: <span>Estrella</span>
ESL students and group discussions One of the areas that ESL students want to improve is discussion skills. In some educational system, that skill is not usually practiced in the classroom. So when some of my university students…
When preparing for the TOEFL Reading Section, many people stress out. They worry that they won’t read fast enough and leave questions unanswered. Or that some of the answers are so similar to each other that selecting the…
Is it possible to not lose comprehension when you read faster? The answer is YES. Have you ever heard a teacher in your elementary school tell you to read each word carefully? That this is the way to…
Which interview skills would help ESL professionals improve their opportunities? Why are interview skills important to learn for ESL professionals? A number of my clients are accomplished professionals in their field before they came to the U.S. While…
How do we learn English naturally? Wouldn’t it be nice to learn English naturally the way children learn their native language? Have you ever noticed how children seem to learn a new language more quickly than adults?…
How do we learn the correct word order in the English language? If you are making a presentation at work or in school, this would be an excellent skill to fine-tune. Your audience will understand your intent even…