What Motivates You to Learn English?

Are you intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated when it comes to language learning? Everyone studying English has their own reason for learning the language. Maybe it is for work, to pass an exam, to communicate more easily when travelling: there are many possible motivations for language learning. If you identify your type of motivation, you can learn how to enhance your progress.

Some motivations will help you reach your goal standard more quickly than others and some could keep you at a level of fluency forever. Other reasons for motivation will have you forgetting what you learnt a few months previously. So let’s pinpoint the types of motivation for learning a language and use this knowledge to improve your language skills. Continue reading

Movie Vocabulary: And the Oscar goes to…

Hollywood Sign - Movies Vocabulary EFL LessonThe glitz and excitement of The Oscars is upon us again! The 92nd Academy Awards will take place on February 9th 2020 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. We can’t wait to see who will walk away with the coveted awards!

To join in the cinematic fun, we’ve prepared some English film vocabulary and phrases related to the world of movie-making. These will be great to use for an Oscars-themed EFL lesson. The vocabulary can be used to create gap-fill exercises, right or wrong answers, and question and answer sessions. So prepare the EFL stage: Lights, camera…. action!
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Welcome the Academic Snake!

2013 is the Chinese Year of the Snake. This smooth and wily creature will traditionally bring leaps and bounds in academic pursuits – great news for EFL students. People born in the Chinese Year of the Snake are naturally intelligent, cautious and witty.

Their propensity to seek out and understand information means Snake people are well suited to careers in education, research and academia. The influence of the Snake means that 2013 is set to be a year full of steady progress and educational achievement for everyone in the world of EFL!

 

For EFL teachers, check out our lesson plan for EFL comprehension exercises using the Chinese New Year as a theme.

These kind of seasonal activities are great for EFL lessons as they keep the content relevant and help students learn about a different culture, making the text interesting not only for English language practice but also as an article about Chinese tradition.

 

The Year of the Snake means that 2013 should be especially prosperous and successful for EFL students and teachers! Ssssssssuper!

Slither into the Chinese New Year of the Snake

The Chinese Year of the Snake starts tomorrow, Sunday 10th February 2013 – but what does this slithery creature have in store for EFL? The snake is an intellectual and quietly adventurous animal in the Chinese calendar, so this could be the perfect year for those looking to start their TEFL career. It is also a good time to pursue intellectual or academic ambitions, so for EFL students this could be the year for you to make great strides forward in your studies.
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How Can International Students Bridge the Culture Gap?

The start of the new academic year is an exciting time and many international students will be using the first few weeks to get to grips with a whole new academic way of life. Even if foreign students have grasped English well enough to gain entry to a British university, they still face the obstacle of embracing a new culture and study style.

International students can feel frustrated, confused or out of their depth when facing not only a new country but a whole new way of life. Should universities be doing more to help foreign students bridge this culture gap? Read on for some tips on what to expect at a UK university and ideas on how to settle into university life more quickly as an international student. Continue reading

The London Jazz Festival comes to the EFL Classroom

The London Jazz Festival EFL LessonThe London Jazz Festival 2018 is in full swing! People have been flocking to the capital to hear the melodious blast of trumpets, the rhythmic scratchings of snare drums and the ponderous strummings of the stately bass. So what better time to think about using music in the EFL classroom?

Music speaks to everyone, crossing cultural divides and vaulting language barriers with ease. Music is the perfect extra teacher in the classroom, especially this week with the London Jazz Festival in full swing. Read on to find out more about this world famous music festival and how it can bring a boost to the EFL classroom. Continue reading

Happy British Sandwich Week!

British Sandwich Week EFL lesson - camembertBritish Sandwich Week begins on 16th May 2021. This event will see all sandwich lovers cutting slices from the wholemeal loaf, washing the rocket and baby tomatoes, layering smoked salmon and spreading the camembert. Now you just need to find the wicker hamper and tartan blanket.

Short of time? You could just put a slice of spam in a bap! Whether you are preparing for a high class luncheon or slumming it with pre-packed ham, National Sandwich Day is a great time to think about foods, fillings and lunchtime snacks in the EFL classroom! Continue reading

Win a Language Holiday to Malta

Maltalingua English Language School is giving away a Holiday to Malta + 2 Week English Course!

Maltalingua English language School is giving away a 2 week trip to Malta, including a free English language course to the winner of its ‘spot the difference’ competition – and you can enter right here for your chance to win! Continue reading