How can you improve your English or (other languages for that matter) when you read? Although reading is an essential part of language proficiency development, reading itself does not come natural to many of us. By that, I compare it with walking, talking, eating or drinking. We have to be taught to read, even though [...]
Tips On Improving Your English When You Read
by Annie Cook on Thursday, September 24th 2009 6 Comments
in Language, Learning Skills, Reading Tags: alphabets, astronomy, dictionary, english, language proficiency, literature, phonetic sounds, proficiency development, reading, sight words, translation
This “Please” Is No Magic Word
by Annie Cook on Tuesday, June 16th 2009 1 Comment
I have often wondered why the word ‘Please’ is not as often used when we conduct lessons for children. Take a look at the following ways of inviting a child to the work area by asking him questions like:
“Would you come with me please?”
“Would you like to come with me please?
“Would you like to come [...]
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