My first Halloween in France back in 2002, I did what I would do every year. I bought candies and chocolates and I waited for the kids. None came. I waited all evening and ended up eating all the goodies …
Teenagers today have never known a world without the internet and smartphones. They learn to manipulate a touch screen before they can walk or talk; games even exist on smartphones for very young children! Parents have different opinions about how …
Immersion language learning, or ILL, is widely accepted as the most effective classroom learning program available. If you are a teacher (or even a student trying to learn English as a second language), it’s not likely that your school offers …
If you are like one of 1.5 billion students learning English today, you are always looking for more ways to improve. In this blog we have already spoken about some of the most effective ways to improve your English learning, …
Most people accept that when we speak more than one language, our perception of the world expands and becomes richer. Languages are linked to culture and often have unique meaning, which provide us with a better understanding of our world. …
Virtual teams are such a part of modern-day business life that we don’t even think about them anymore. Distance working has become just another part of busy professionals’ lives, like meetings, conf calls, and presentations. Sure, companies save money by …
More than ever before, people are traveling outside of their native country to live and work. Some cities are known for attracting an international population, but even small towns are now seeing a significant influx of foreigners. This phenomenon is …
If you are a small (or large!) business owner, chances are you are trying to promote your business on the internet. But it can be overwhelming trying to understand and navigate all the marketing options available online today. From websites …
Are you trying to improve your English for professional purposes? Many people in the world today are adding English to their list of professional skills, because English is the most widely spoken business language today. But interviewing in English –or …
Like millions of people around the world, maybe you are making some New Year’s Resolutions this week. “New Year’s Resolutions” are a list of goals we make at the beginning of each year. And, also like millions of people, maybe …