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Common Struggles in Learning English for Asian Students

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  Nowadays, it is very common for schools to teach students English and for parents to enroll their kids to language schools or even hire private tutors to teach their children English. However, it is not a secret that oftentimes, even though these children have learnt English since young age, they still can't communicate well. This problem then lead to one word, 'Why?' To find the reasons behind it, we need to know which part of Asia are your students. In some countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and The Philippines people communicate in their local languages. However, English language learners from these countries have one benefit that may outperform their English skills than other ESL students, their local languages use Latin alphabets. Furthermore, English is considered as a second language in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and widely spoken in some big cities in Indonesia.  Aside of their local language, there are some things that might be the reasons wh...
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Online English/Bahasa Indonesia Classes

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  Learn English online - at the comfort of your home Flexible class, personalised lessons, free consultation with an experienced   friendly teacher. My online English classes are designed to meet all your needs in learning English as your Second or Foreign Language covering Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skill in a systematic order based on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ( CEFR ) taught by internationally certified TEFL/ TESOL teacher. With 5 years experience in teaching, I can help you improve your English skill.       English for Kids English course specially designed for kids with fun and engaging lessons. General English  Guided classes for all-age learners who want to speak English confidently.     English for Specific Purpose s Guided classes for every one who wants to learn English for specific purposes, such as, traveling and business purposes . Preparation Test (TOEFL/IELTS)   Spec...
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Why Bilingual Teachers are Your Best Teachers

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  By: Pebbleup.com When you read the title, there must be something that intrigues you. Most people know bilingual teachers as non-native teachers. Various responses and questions like, “He*k No!”, “Are you kidding me?”, “Are non-native teachers good enough?” or “Why should I be taught by a Non-Native English teacher?”.  Approximately, there are more than 1 billion English speakers around the world and two-third of them are English language learners. This means, non-native English speakers are more dominant in number and more easily to be found anywhere. The question is, should you learn English from Native English teachers (NET) or Non-Native English teachers (NNET)? The answer is, it depends on your needs.  English is complex, and as a language that can open doors to many possibilities, here are some things why NNET can help you to tackle the complexity of English.  They have Learnt the Language Before You Do Every big achievement starts from a small step and Non-n...
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6 Ways to Speak English Confidently

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Have you ever been in a situation when someone spoke to you in English but you couldn’t reply smoothly?  You did understand what this person said, you knew what you should say but couldn’t let any words out. Otherwise, you murmured.  Some people I know feel so nervous when it comes to speaking English. They are able to respond in a very basic conversation, but stutter when the conversation is just about to get more complex. They do understand what their speaking partner is saying, but they find it hard to speak. So, does it mean you’re not able to? Or that you are left behind? The answer is, No. You only need confidence. Why is confidence important?  When you are confident, it makes you see yourselves better and makes you perform at your best. When you are confident, your confidence may also overcome your fear and it makes everything, including your learning pace, become much more directed.  Now you know the importance of confidence, how to achieve it?  Slow Dow...
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7 Tips on How to Learn English Effectively

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English is a Lingua Franca, meaning it is the language that we use regardless wherever we are, whoever we are, and what backgrounds we have. Oftentimes, we use English to communicate at school, in English-speaking countries, working and living overseas, traveling or doing business, and even when finding pen pals. Learning a language may sound complicated and hard, but some tips below may help you to progress your English quickly.  Set Your Goal(s)  Some people learn a language because they love the language and it makes them passionate about learning the language, but for some people they learn the language because they have a specific goal, like getting their education in English-speaking country. Your goal will help you define which language usage you should improve, what the best way to achieve it, and how you can progress effectively.  Read, Listen and Mark Your learning style may help a lot with your language learning goal. For instance, if you like reading, find any...
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