What are the best ways to learn English for Spanish speakers
Marie Puddu12:42:00 PM
Everyone learns differently. However, some general tips that may be helpful include: using materials that are tailored specifically for Span...
Guided reading versus independent reading
Marie Puddu9:44:00 AM
One of the most important decisions a student makes is whether to read books independently or have them read aloud by someone else. While th...
Importance of writing skills in today's generation
Marie Puddu11:30:00 AM
Today's youth are far more technology-savvy than ever before. They rely heavily on electronic communication, especially social media, to...
Differences between the Spanish language of Mexico and Spain
Marie Puddu2:36:00 PM
Spanish is the official language of Mexico and it is spoken by around 120 million people all over Mexico. Spanish in Mexico differs from Spa...
Top learning language strategies for adults
Marie Puddu6:09:00 PM
People learn in different ways and at different speeds. This means that not everyone will benefit from the same language learning strategies...
How does culture shape language learning
Marie Puddu3:55:00 PM
There are many reasons you might study a foreign language. You might want to live and work in another country, or you may want to be able to...
Finding meaning in semantics
Marie Puddu4:43:00 PM
Ever pondered about the meaning of life? Naw, this time, I'm talking about the meaning of the word itself. You might recall I talked abo...
The fastest ways to learn how to speak Korean
Author3:56:00 PM
Korean is a language that has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years, not only because it is one of the most beautiful languages...
Fluency 101
Author4:29:00 PM
What is fluency and why is it important Fluency is the ability to use a language proficiently and with ease. It can be defined as effective ...
What's the difference between TESOL, TEFL and CELTA for English language teachers and learners?
Marie Puddu4:29:00 PM
The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) are the most popular certifica...
What are sight words?
Marie Puddu8:32:00 PM
Sight words are words that a child should be able to recognize without sounding them out. They are the most common words in the English lang...
The stages of language development
Marie Puddu1:25:00 PM
Language development is a process that starts with the first words and continues throughout life in an endless variety of ways. We use langu...
Why is English difficult to learn? #EnglishHacks
Marie Puddu1:18:00 PM
The English language is a complex system that has many rules and exceptions. Language experts have spent their entire lives studying these r...
Alliteration and tongue twisters
Marie Puddu11:18:00 AM
Alliteration is a literary device in which the first letter from the word of the next word in the phrase or sentence is the same. “The red r...
More about linguistics: What is syntax?
Marie Puddu3:00:00 PM
Syntax is the arrangement of words in phrases or sentences. Syntax is a term that is used in linguistics and grammar. It is dealt with in th...
Causes and signs of Language Processing Disorders (LPD)
Marie Puddu8:35:00 PM
Language processing disorders are often difficult to diagnose, but are treated using a variety of different therapies based on the cause of ...
The differences between connotation and denotation
Marie Puddu2:53:00 PM
Connotation and Denotation are two different ways of looking at words. Connotation is the emotional association that a word carries. Denotat...
What is phonology?
Marie Puddu5:41:00 PM
Phonology is the branch of linguistics that investigates the sounds of human speech and how these sound relate to meaning, to each other and...
Benefits of reading aloud
Marie Puddu5:32:00 PM
Reading aloud to young children is beneficial for plenty of reasons. When parents read aloud, children develop a love of reading from a very...
Colour or color? British English simplified
Marie Puddu4:36:00 PM
Did you know that there are more than 40 variations of the English language being used around the world? If you live in Kenya, you would use...
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