As a CEO of SCOTS English College, I am normally tied up with management and rarely have the opportunity to do what I enjoy doing best, that is teach. I can’t wait to hop back in the classroom on Jan 27 and see and feel the magic of the BBR method! The only reason that […]
Little do humans realize their full potential, and few go on to experience what it is truly like to fulfill it. There’s often only one culprit, and that is staying in our comfort zone where we are least challenged, where we are most familiar with the players and the ‘rules of the game.’ Even though […]
At the age of 21, I had never spoken a single word of English. Yet, by 22, I had achieved native-like proficiency, an accomplishment that astonished even native speakers. My journey was one of determination, rigorous practice, and innovative strategies, which later inspired me to develop the BBR Method—a transformative approach to teaching English as […]
A debate gone terribly wrong Oh boy, not sure if you guys have watched the disastrous debate between Milo Yiannopoulos and some Australian Muslim girl. She has taken upon herself to defend the entire religion but that unfortunately didn’t go very well for her as you can tell from the video. Too bad! I can […]
What is Academic English? Academic English is English we use for academic purposes. For example, we use academic English at colleges and universities where students and academics study, research and educate. We do not use every day or colloquial English in study and research. Also, we need to approach the topic critically and objectively. In […]
A Plea from a Accent Reduction Student Working at a Mobile Service Provider in Australia A student who has recently finished my 10-hour accent reduction training plead with me to speak up on his behalf. He works in a call center with a mobile service provider in Australia. Although I cannot reveal the name of […]
The Abuse of ESL/EFL Teachers in Australia ESL or EFL teachers in Australia are often exploited and underpaid. Well experienced and highly qualified teachers are surprisingly shunned by ELICOS centers to maximize profit. Many English language providers prefer to hire new graduates with no or very little experience so that they can better compete in […]
You’re missing the point of having an English teacher Since you’re paying (not the English teachers but the school) tons of money to study English, you might as well learn a thing or two. I know this sounds mean but don’t let the teacher relax in the classroom. Use him or her to the max. […]
Why ask the question? Little do you as English learners pay attention to how you speak English. It’s not your fault. Your teachers have talked you into ignoring the way you sound. “We can understand you” they say. What they mean is that we can understand you when you speak about something we already know […]
The West wonders “why and how could some of the refugees we welcome with open arms still manage to dislike us or even hate us?”. Why do they remain refugees instead of evolving into normal citizens of the country that has so generously bestowed upon them a new life? Though not a refugee, my situation […]