Culture Shock: What it is and How to Manage it

What is “Culture Shock?” “Culture shock” is the experience of feeling anxious, confused, homesick or lost while living in a foreign culture. These feelings arise when the host culture creates unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable experiences as a part of daily life. This is a common experience for international students who come to study in the…

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English Words with Spanish Roots

The English Island, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, offers the highest quality English as a second language (ESOL) courses in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of our students come from Spanish speaking countries seeking English as a second language lessons (ESL), and they are often surprised by the abundance of words used in English that are derived…

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Four Benefits of Learning a New Language

Learning a new language provides a multitude of benefits for students of all ages. Some of the benefits include increased levels of concentration, positive changes in brain structure, higher degrees of creativity and cultural enrichment.  While there are many great reasons to learn a language, perhaps some of these benefits will provide a good reason…

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Holiday Vocabulary: Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Holiday A holiday is a special day of celebration or a day when most people do not have to work. In American English, the holiday season refers to the time from November until the beginning of January. Wishing someone a “happy holidays” is a polite and inclusive way of expressing seasonal greetings. If you want…

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English Grammar Myths

The English language has many rules that must be adhered to, along with a number of guidelines that are typically true for constructing sentences. In this lesson, we’re going to explore three myths about English grammar and reveal the truth behind each. The first two myths take what are essentially guidelines and turn them into…

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English Mistakes in Advertising

Native English speakers make mistakes not just in conversation, but in advertising for businesses. Remember, even prominently-displayed examples of English grammar can sometimes contain errors!   Wrong word forms This campaign for an international women’s brand included this tagline: You’ve never seen body’s like this! This is the singular possessive form of body, but the…

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