When I first started exploring the idea of getting my children involved in homeschooling, I ran into something of a quandary. I believed that homeschooling had the potential of delivering the best possible education to my children, because we would not have to hold back my kids until other kids caught up with them. However, most curriculum available was woefully behind what was available at better public schools. And certainly it was behind what was available at most of the better private schools.

In short, it seemed to me that the potential of homeschooling has never been fully realized.

That no longer seems to be the case. Fortunately I found something that lives up to the potential that has always existed with homeschooling. The Global Student Network uses cutting-edge technology to deliver course materials 24 hours a day via the Internet. And instead of being written by “educators” with poor or no credentials, all materials come from the best libraries, schools and museums throughout the world. By connecting my kids with a truly first-rate curriculum online, I now feel confident in the education my kids are going to receive. I’ll provide the link for those who want to check it out for themselves. It’s www.globalstudentnetwork.com.<-->

If you are an ESL student who wants to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL it is important for you to be prepared when you take the test. Like all tests it sounds scary but if you concentrate on learning you will do fine. Here are some easy guidelines to follow every day to make it easier for you:

• Listen - Television, movies, radio, music and online programs will help you tremendously because listening will strengthen your vocabulary and if you listen closely to the words you will understand what syllables to stress. Take note of special expressions or slang terms that are used that might be regional or might not.
• Read - Newspapers, magazines, books, textbooks, even labels at the grocery store – al of these things will help you to learn English and are available everywhere.
• Write – Sending emails is ideal for helping you with sentence structure although many people tend to make abbreviations so try to avoid that. In class you can take notes – and not in your native language – especially write down words or phrases that are new to you. Keeping a journal or a diary is a good way to see your progress. It will also make a nice remembrance for later years but gives you good practice now when you need it.
• Speak – Try to speak to people as much as possible. Make excuses to start conversations by asking for directions or asking an opinion about something. The more you practice the better you will be and the easier it will get every day as well.

Here are a few more tips for taking International English Tests. On test day don’t waste time on questions that you aren’t sure of. Skip them and come back to them later but remember to pace yourself so that you don’t run out of time. Most of all – don’t panic if you have been using the tips you should have no problem passing the test.

With more and more people arriving every day in this country, the number of ESL students increases dramatically. People are coming from every country in the world hoping to see the country on vacation, finish their studies in the United States or are being employed. With so many needing help in learning English resources are available everywhere to make their lessons easier and faster. (more…)

Learning another language can sometimes be daunting especially if you don’t feel confident about speaking to strangers because you are afraid you will say the wrong thing and embarrass yourself – or even worse insult someone! Learning English is no exception but people of all ages have found that watching movies and videos can help. (more…)

When learning English as a second language it is sometimes difficult because when you look up a phrase in your little dictionary that translates for you – say from Chinese to English – Where is the bathroom? Your dictionary might give a literal translation with the result being – bathroom is where? Or where room for bath? (more…)

Many students learning English are working their way through school or are struggling families trying to learn a new language and earn a living at the same time. Learning a new language is hard enough without having to depend on it so you can provide for your family. Actually though there are many jobs that will help you with your English because you will be constantly speaking to others while doing your job. 

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Whether you are a student who is studying in the United States or someone who is coming here on vacation it will make it far easier for you to navigate if you know some English. Many students have taken English in school in their native countries but often are not fluent in English but it was seldom used or practiced. (more…)

Learning English as a second language is difficult enough for someone who comes to the United States on vacation or to study but when you are a professional who will be in the business world, it poses even more challenges. (more…)

What is the better to learn English, choosing a native or non-native English speaker? Opinions vary at this point. But we think that there is not a rotund answer here, there are advantages and disadvantages to both, and being aware of them will help you to choose the right decision for you. Depending of what you pretend of what your English level already is, the answer will be different. (more…)

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