Archive for the ‘Common Questions’ Category

20 things you need to know about the IELTS test

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. The whole purpose of the IELTS examination is to measure your ability to communicate in English. You be will tested across the four major disciplines of listening, reading, writing and speaking. If you plan to study or work in an English ...

So is pronunciation important then?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Simply, yes it is important. It is the second most important aspect of learning a foreign language, after vocabulary. Words are important but people need to be able to understand what you are saying. You need to be able to communicate clearly so pronunciation is important. Having said that, it is ...

How can I learn enough English words?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Vocabulary is the single most important aspect of learning any language. It’s no use knowing how to construct complex grammatical sentences if you don’t know enough words to demonstrate your knowledge. Our article how to study English 7 tips and ideas has a great suggestion on how to increase your ...

Should I study English grammar?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Many people may try and tell you that you don’t need to concentrate too much on grammar. After all, you learnt a language well enough when you were growing up didn’t you? I definitely didn’t use any grammar books when I was 2! However, the point is you’ve grown up ...

Should I study at a big or small school?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

This is really does come down to personal choice and as you would expect, each has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantages aren’t really the right term – it’s just that the size of the school does dictate the type of teaching and contact you will experience. Big schools do ...