Making grammar fun can be an excellent way to increase student familiarity and decrease any inhibitions they might have about it, particularly among teenagers who often view grammar as dry and boring. Make two teams out of your students and write key grammar concepts on the board. Have...

  Many English learners find the hardest part of learning the language is mastering its pronunciation challenges. From difficulty producing certain vowel sounds or dropping consonants at the ends of words to inaccurate pronunciation that hinders comprehension, incorrect pronunciation can often sabotage their progress in English learning. Localization and...

Students enrolled in this non-credit professional development certificate course will develop the necessary skills of written translation. Designed for professionals, educators and students who intend to translate documents from various fields such as law, health and education. Language barriers such as vocabulary, grammar rules and cultural idioms make it...

Nearly all language students eventually reach a point when their dream of fluency seems out of reach, rendering vocabulary acquisition futile. At such moments, learning vocabulary words individually may feel futile. Building vocabulary requires practice in context, so reading various texts is often effective for learners to bolster their...

  Grammar is essential to clear communication. No matter where you stand in your English learning journey or what years of practice you may have had under your belt, any error can lead to unnecessary confusion and lead to misunderstandings between parties involved. Misplaced or dangling modifiers are one...

  Idioms and colloquial phrases add unique nuances to a language’s character, adding color, charm, and vibrancy – yet can present challenges to translation professionals when delivering accurate translations. Understanding idiomatic context of any language is crucial for translators seeking to accurately convey its spirit into its target language,...

  There are numerous rules governing English that can be complex to decipher. Without prior experience in this language, it may be challenging to grasp all its rules; particularly if you don’t understand what an article is or if certain nouns require its usage before them. Reading can help...