Archive: June 2011
Most people will tell you that the younger you are, the easier it is to learn a new language. Theorists claim that after the age of 12, children rarely acquire native-level proficiency in a second language (although there are some exceptions)...
Strange as it may seem, politeness is not universal. International standards of courtesy vary considerably. Total immersion courses in the UK, or another English speaking country help students overcome not only differences in language, but also cultural differences...
Many teenagers come to the UK in summer to take short courses to improve their English. These courses range from 1-4 weeks, and are designed to give students experience of British life and culture as well as language...