Is grammar important? I have heard many school kids and ESL students ask that question. My answer is simple: “Yes!” Why is grammar important Grammar is the backbone of any language, and without it, your meaning is often lost. In English, grammar provides the structure to organise and put your message across. In the same …
How long does it take to learn a language like English? Answer: How long is a piece of string? Learning a new language is very difficult for some and easy for others. Perhaps to explain this further, tell your students this story to encourage them. How long does it take to learn? Once a young …
Helpful tips for improving pronunciation; this blog ask the question, ‘Will I ever improve my pronunciation?’ For sure, students often ask this question, but so do teachers! For instance, an English teacher in France asked me how to improve her pronunciation, wondering if she would ever sound like a native. Here’s my reply. Sounding like …