When you look at these photos you might think that the pollution in China is worse or equal to the pollution of London in the...
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For adult beginners and intermediate level students, I use Interchange by Jack C. Richards, published by Cambridge. This course starts with the very basics of...
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How long can you teach English overseas? As long as you want to. I’ve been teaching in China for eleven years now. I have no...
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English is compulsory for all school students in China. Many will start learning English at kindergarten. By grade 3 or primary school, everyone will be...
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Chandler and Joey are in a canoe, pretending to be on a lake or river far away from the city. The word “out” is added...
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I would say assured in this case. When you assure something, you confirm that it is going to happen. Assuring someone’s privacy is a guarantee of privacy The word insure means...
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Ask to view the course materials, lesson plans and schedules. A good school with good management will have everything planned out and in order, but...
Read More >>What is the difference between, “what does it taste like?” and “How does it taste?”
The two sentences require different answers. What does it taste like? It tastes like strawberries. The question requires the answer to include a description...
Read More >>Why do Chinese, when writing in English, include Chinese parentheticals in their text?
I suspect this is a form of code switching. When people are talking in their second language, and hit upon a concept that leaves them...
Read More >>How much does it cost parents and students to go to English language schools in China?
The cost of English language schools in China varies massively. There are big differences between cities and regions. There are also big differences in the...
Read More >>How can I think in English, not my native language?
To speak English fluently, first, forget about the speaking part and just think in English. Get your internal voice talking in English. Laziness isn’t the...
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