English, Why Such a Mental Block for Japanese?
We often hear that there are few Japanese who can communicate in English, despite the fact that majority of us spend so much time and energy learning English since the 7th grade or so. What surprises...
View ArticleTeaching English & ESL Overseas…
Teaching English overseas, whether you do so in Asia, Europe or the Middle East, is a great way to save some money or take a break from your life “back home.” If you’re passionate about education, it...
View ArticleThe History of English: Journey Across Time
This short humorous video titled History of English in Ten Minutes qualifies to appear here for three simple reasons: It is in the Queen’s English It is quite informative It is somewhat irreverent Like...
View ArticleEnglish Get Knickers in Knot Over Americanisms
BBC News Magazine has asked a bunch of Brits (and a few Canadians) what they think are the most annoying “Americanisms” creeping into what’s left of the “English” language. They’ve compiled a list of...
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