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- 10 Benefits of ESL Classes - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Peter SchmitzWe all know that learning English is important for living in the United States of America. However, finding ESL classes means so much more to those that need them. The differences from one country to the next can be vast. Each country has very specific laws, routines and customs. ESL classes ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - How To Increase Your English Vocabulary - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Peter SchmitzDo you dislike reading because a lot of words are unfamiliar to you? Do you often find yourself at loss for words not due to emotional duress but simply because you don’t know how to say what you want? Don’t worry — many people, and even native speakers, are no strangers to this phenomenon. ...
Views: 1261(3 votes) - The Root of The Word - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Peter SchmitzWhen you read books and newspapers, you will inevitably encounter unfamiliar words. But before looking them up in the dictionary, try to guess their meanings. You will be surprised how much you actually know. English is largely derived from ancient languages, and a lot of the English words have ...
Views: 903(3 votes) - A Bilingual Educational System - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Peter SchmitzSince the 1960s, the bilingual education debate has had its place in the media. Discussions of the good and bad of bilingual education are believed to have originated from two acts, the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Bilingual Education Act (1968) that played such a dominant role in shaping ...
Views: 828 - Excuses Will Not Improve Your English - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peter SchmitzIs English your second language? Are you strong enough with it to make the language an asset in your life? Too many people, with English as a second language, allow their lack of knowledge to become a hindrance to their life. Everyone in a similar situation knows what they need to do, learn the ...
Views: 662 - Free Classes And Workshops in New York City - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Peter SchmitzNew Yorkers are known for their loyalty to healthy lifestyle, hence the number of gyms and organic food stores in the city, and for their intellectual curiosity and insatiable desire to expand their horizons, hence the number of yoga studios and various workshops and classes where they can work ...
Views: 917 - Importance of English Language at Work - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peter SchmitzDespite the quick rise in popularity of Spanish, the dominant language in the United States of America is still English. It does not matter where you work, eventually English is necessary in your job. It is more than just wise, it is necessary to learn English to make yourself more useful to ...
Views: 4969 - Learn English Language in the City - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Peter SchmitzThere is no better spot in a country to learn about culture and language, than a major city. When it comes to finding the people, location and resources to learn English, New York City is the place. It meshes so many different cultures together, living harmoniously in one area. However, the ...
Views: 657 - New Language Replaces the Old? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Peter SchmitzTraveling abroad presents an ideal opportunity to master a foreign language. While the immersion process facilitates communication in a diverse world, people are often surprised to find they have difficulty returning to their native language. This phenomenon is referred to as first-language ...
Views: 778 - New York City Parks: Go Green - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Peter SchmitzIf you plan to learn English, New York City is definitely the right place to be. Not only is it one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world, but it also has such an amazing cultural and national diversity that regardless of where you are from and what language you speak, you will ...
Views: 813 - Should English be Standardized? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Peter SchmitzToday we are all part of a “Global Village”. The Internet continues to have exponential growth, as even more people are becoming aware of this “Global Village” on a personal level. People correspond with others from around the globe on a regular basis, products are bought and sold with ...
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