It is just a few more days to Jan. 11- our first Study Room class! Many parents enquired about the way we will be conducting our classes. Over the next few days, we will explain our teaching methods. I will be teaching English. I believe it is tough to do last-minute revision for languages so[…]
It is just a few more days to Jan. 11- our first Study Room class! Many parents enquired about the way we will be conducting our classes. Over the next few days, we will explain our teaching methods. I will be teaching English. I believe it is tough to do last-minute revision for languages so[…]
I overheard this conversation at the shopping mall just now. A girl was telling her friend this, “My boyfriend is always borrowing money from me. I will literally explode the next time he does that!” Oh my. I wanted to go over to the girl and tell her this: 1. If the boyfriend is a[…]
I remember my first day of secondary school. My principal was addressing us and asked us if we knew which school we have enrolled in. Several students went up to the microphone and said “Chinese High” and the principal said they were wrong, much to the bewilderment of the adolescents. “You are not in Chinese[…]
We often sing the song “Auld Lang Syne” at the New Year’s countdown show when the clock strikes twelve. Why?Even Billy Crystal asked Meg Ryan in the movie “When Harry Met Sally.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpW1lccxogQ “Auld Lang Syne” is a Scots poem set to the tune of a traditional folk song. The song’s title may be translated[…]
We often see this floral display during the Christmas season. Do you know what they are called? They are called poinsettia. (pronounced POIN- ser- dear) \pȯin-ˈse-tē-ə, ÷pȯint-, ÷-ˈse-tə\ In Mexico, it is known as “La Flor de Noche Buena”, which translates into the “Christmas Eve Flower.” How did it become associated with the festival? In[…]
It is important to get your child to love reading. Reading comes with many merits: it improves the kid’s language ability and make him/her more knowledgeable. The list goes on. Here are a few ways to get him to love reading. 1. Pop Culture / Popular books Is your child interested in the Harry Potter[…]
How do you pronounce vehicle? a) vee-hikl b) VEE-IKL The answer is (B) vee-ikl. Although there’s an H in vehicle, we do not pronounce it.
“Shall” is often used to make suggestions, make an offer or ask for advice. EXAMPLES: Shall we go for a movie tonight? Shall I get you more rice? “Should” is often used to talk about obligation and duty. EXAMPLES: You son is sick. You should stay home and look after him. You should not be[…]
How do you pronounce “salmon”? a) Sell-muhn b) Sae-muhn The answer is (B)