We have all been in that learning situation: we’re sitting nervously in our desk, hoping that the teacher won’t call our name and ask us to speak or give the answer to a grammar question. At least, that’s how it always was for me in the language classroom. Our teacher was a little intimidating, and with low self-esteem, I dreaded having to speak in the classroom, because any mistake I made would either be criticized by the teacher or laughed at by my classmates. The fact is, I didn’t feel confident at all speaking in the second language I was expected to become fluent in.

Are you looking for a high quality, good value English course? Whatever your reason for learning English, or the kind and level of English you need, we have an English course that is perfect for you.

Students completing their eight week Diploma in TESOL course, as well as students taking Intermediate 1 Certificate in English at Canadian Education College took a Friday Edu-Trip to Pulau Ubin, a small 10.2 square kilometre, boomerang-shaped island located off the north-east coast of Singapore.

It’s always exciting visiting a new country – whether as a tourist or a foreign student, the host country always offers adventure for the curious. Singapore is no different – in fact, there are numerous places in Singapore that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

When students take an English language course, whether it’s general English, Business English or an English conversation course, they expect to have speaking opportunities in the classroom; in fact, in an ideal classroom, there should be an 80/20 ratio of student to teacher talk time. That means that we should minimize our own speaking in the classroom, while maximizing students’ talk time. There are many ways that we can optimize students’ speaking opportunities, but the easiest and quickest way which will provide the most amount of speaking opportunity is to incorporate lots of pair and group work in classroom activities.

Singapore offers many fun and unique opportunities for learning English; there are many English language schools to choose from, and a variety of different English courses available to fit your learning needs, from the ever-popular English conversation course, to writing courses, to grammar courses. Many housewives take advantage of the chance to learn English in Singapore, but when school is finished for the term, what can kids do to make their holiday’s fun and memorable? The answer is to join an English Language Holiday Course!

You may be surprised to know that while learning English, you are going to come across words in the English language that have been adopted from other languages; as much as 80% of English words are originally foreign words. Through time, they have changed in spelling and pronunciation from their original form, but the fact is that they had their beginnings in another language. Below are the origins of commonly recognized English words, which by the way, are concepts widespread in almost every culture of the world.

Being a TESOL teacher involves integrating a wide range of skills and teacher roles in the language classroom. The primary aim of the teacher is to provide students learning English with comprehensible information that will enable them to grasp the concept we are teaching, and understand the application of language items in a real life context.

Searching for good English courses in Singapore can be a challenging task, especially if you have never visited a language school before. If it’s your first time looking for an English course, you might be curious to know what the course will involve. This blog will discuss some of the typical things you can expect to do in an English class.

It’s a typical problem for students learning English.

We’ve all been in that same position as TESOL teachers. You are doing a Q and A session with students, and both you and the students are dreading it. Students, because it’s a case of ‘Oh no, the teacher is going to ask me the next question!’ and you, because you know that students are either going to pay attention or tune out when you select the student to respond to the question.

One of the difficulties Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages face is helping students learn the very complex rules of English spelling. When one considers that 80% of the words in English come from other languages, it’s quite reasonable to assume the spelling of these words will offer some challenge to learning English. Research shows there are five common reasons why English spelling is so difficult for English learners.

Pronunciation is a key element in English conversation, and an important part of English language courses. As a TESOL teacher, our job is to help students learn and produce the often challenging sounds and words of English. Here are some ideas to help you properly teach English pronunciation to your students.

It’s one of the most critical components of spoken English. It involves both listening and speaking skills. It can make or break a conversation, and can signify an articulate speaker or a fledgling beginner. Its pronunciation, and it’s the key to understanding and communicating in English. You may have the extensive vocabulary of an academic expert, but what good is that if you can’t pronounce your words correctly?

How can we spice up the learning process, and make learning English vocabulary a little more interesting?

Why would a student from overseas want to choose Singapore as a place for studying English?

Taking up the challenge of choosing English courses in Singapore can be a daunting task – there are hundreds of schools in the island state that offer quality ESL courses for foreign learners. When you start to search for schools that offer English courses in Singapore, you can easily be overwhelmed by the sheer number of schools to choose from. This blog entry is to help you consider a few things before making your final selection on which English course to go with.

Almost every TESOL teacher has the same challenge when teaching the Present Perfect tense to English language learners. No two languages are the same. There are differences in vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar; and all English students – whether they are learning English conversation or are taking general English courses – all agree that the Present Perfect is a challenging verb tense to master. Why is this so?

As a student at the Canadian Education College, you may ask yourself what should you be doing to “make the most of” your learning experience. In other words, how can I be a good student of English and learn the most from my time here.

I think that there are several things that you should be doing to get the “biggest bang for your buck” when you take English courses at the Canadian English College.​

Let’s face it: English is everywhere. It’s on the television, it’s in the newsstands, it’s spoken on the street, and read on the Internet. English is the international language of the world. There are many reasons why people are learning English in Singapore. ​Here are some of the most common reasons...

This week’s tip for learning the English language is “Watch it!”

One common concern that non-native English speakers have when they think about taking a TESOL course, is whether or not they are qualified to teach a language that is not their first language.

This week’s tip for learning the English language is “Listen to it!”

“What on this earth” does this mean?

With the increased interest and need for learning English, there is a high demand for qualified EFL teachers to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. Known by its acronym – TESOL – this area of expertise involves teaching English to non-native English speakers. And in today’s world, where English has become the most widely-used language in the world, there are thousands of job opportunities available for EFL/ESL teachers – both those who speak English as their first or second language – to travel the world and teach English to Speakers of Other Languages.

With the advancements in technology, it is now possible to learn English online, rather than learn English in a traditional classroom setting. Today, English learners have the option of taking a range of English courses online, and can focus on particular areas of weaknesses in the comfort and privacy of their own home. You might think that learning English in a classroom has become outdated and unnecessary. However, before you decide to sign up for that online English course, it’s best to consider the advantages and disadvantages of learning English online.

You have a chance to travel beyond the borders of your own country, and you want to learn English; why should you come to Singapore to learn English? Below are just a few reasons why you should make Singapore your classroom destination for learning English.

There are a number of advantages as a TESOL teacher working abroad. This blog will identify the key benefits of teaching English overseas. If you are thinking about getting a diploma in TESOL, you may want to consider what this career choice may bring you.

Once again, English language learning students often “ponder” how they can learn the English language quickly and effectively. Should I enroll in an English Language course? Should I buy an English textbook and study alone? Lots of students ask themselves what they can do?​

There are numerous English language courses available in Singapore that can meet the learners’ personal needs; and in Singapore, there are many excellent opportunities for you to learn English – schools all across Singapore offer a variety of language courses to suite your personal needs. In order to learn English in Singapore, you have to make a commitment to attend an English language course.​

This is a common question often asked by learners of English. Students are always searching for ways to improve their English fast and effectively. At times English studiers wish that they could simply go to bed one night and wake up the next morning and “presto”, they have learned how to speak English like a native speaker.

Our Business English Course is an in-depth course that aims to improve the communicative and presentation skills of our career-minded students. The courses are well-suited for the needs of businessmen and women.