TOEIC: Using Grammar, Vocabulary & Parts of Speech

Parts 5 & 6 of TOEIC, incomplete sentences and error recognition are very difficult because they both test your grammar skills as well as your vocabulary. Reviewing grammar is very important for the test, and (more important) your basic English language learning.

Today, we'll look at techniques to build your vocabulary and improve your grammar. 

My Students & I: Socializing

 

I am a professional, ESL teacher, but, I have always enjoyed socializing with my students. It's fun, of course, but, I can also get to know my students better, and listen to them use English outside the classroom. Students also get more value out of the teacher/student relationship by getting a chance to use English in a more conversational, less formal way.

Below are a few photos from my after-class events with my students  (I've lost a lot of weight since these photos were taken).

Business English: Choosing A Private Teacher

Finding A Teacher

In large, international cities like Vancouver, Tokyo, Shanghai, etc, there are many schools, and colleges offering courses in business English. These places are usually very expensive, and often can't create a course of study for your unique needs and goals.

A private instructor is better if you want lessons that are made for you specifically. Today, we'll discuss how you should choose your teacher, and where to find private ESL instructors.

TOEIC Strategies: Short Conversations & Short Talks

In today's post, I will go over strategies for both short conversations (part 3) and short talks (part 4) of TOEIC's listening section.

Prepositions In Pictures

Prepositions (on, under, in, etc) are very difficult to understand. Below are a few graphics to explain the meaning of these words, and how they are used.

Prepositions of place and direction 

From the English  Is Fun Facebook page (there's a link to its page on the right of this blog)  the difference between "into" and "in to". If you have a Facebook account, you can find more helpful graphics on English is Fun.