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7 Effective Tips to Balance Work and Studying English
Managing work and other commitments is never an easy thing to do. This is true also of managing your work life and studying English at the same time. Here are 7 useful ideas that you can use so that…
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How You Can Learn English Fast Before Travelling
Whenever you travel and wherever you travel, speaking English will help make your trip much easier. While you may be able to make bookings at home in your own language, once you've got on that flight…
ELT classroom: Creating a Greener Mindset
We all aim to sensitise students on environmental issues, right? But how can we empower our English learners to make positive changes? Here are some easy and smart ideas that will help you to create…
New School Year Ahead: How to choose the right English language centre for your child
Choosing the right English language centre for your child can be a daunting task. So, how do you start? What key factors do you need to consider? What makes a good language school? What bad signs…
How to Improve Your English Speaking & Presentation Skills
You are wringing your hands, your mind is going blank and your heart starts racing… Are you taking a speaking exam or are you standing in public ready to deliver a speech? Hmm… How can you conquer…
Exams: How to Keep a Positive Mindset
Let us tell you a secret… We all know how stressful and nerve-racking exams can be. If you’ve felt your confidence and calmness levels plummet recently, you’re not alone! Here are a few strategies…
Integrating Technology in the English Language Classroom
It is undeniable that the new digital era is offering great and unprecedented opportunities to radically transform English leaning and teaching. Well, from Gutenberg to Google and from blackboards to…
Tips for Teaching English to Adult Learners
Teaching adults is entirely different from teaching children or teenagers. And the experience may be much more challenging and difficult. But it can also be immensely satisfying and much more…
New Year, New Goals: DELTA for English Teachers
So, you have decided that you want to take your English teaching career to the next level. You’d like to make a change for the better, push yourself outside your comfort zone and focus on new…
New Year's Activities
Are you wondering how you could celebrate the beginning of the new year with your students? That's a great opportunity to help your English learners to learn more about New Year’s festivities and…
Self-care: The A-Z list for English Teachers
Being an English teacher can be exhausting, no matter if you are a new or an experienced educator. That's why learning how to avoid burnout is so important. After all, if you don't take of yourself…
Beating Exam Stress
This is the most stressful time of the year for most students: you may not feel prepared for the upcoming English exams; you may feel overwhelmed and tired; you may feel pressure to succeed and…
How to Get Your Students Ready for Exams
Even for the most confident students, exams can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. Well, the truth is that unless your English learners are adrenaline junkies, they probably don't enjoy…
Riyadh International Book Fair
Our colleagues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair from 29th September to 8th October.
First day of school for a new English teacher
Wondering how to survive the first day of school? We've all been there! You're both excited and nervous. But trust us: you will get the hang of it! Here are some useful tips to get off on the right…
Amazon Rainforest Day
At first, I thought I was fighting to save rubber trees. Then I thought I was fighting to save the Amazon rainforest. Now I realise I am fighting for humanity.’ These words were spoken by Chico…
Getting your students back on track after summer vacation
No matter how many tips and tricks you're aware of, the back-to-school season always seems stressful, right? Well, transitions can be tough for all students. Even if the students are excited, chances…
Summertime: Keep Your Kids Learning English!
All kids are looking forward to a well-earned break, new adventures and no homework, but summer is a great time for learning. Well, young students don't have to sit at desks to be successful language…
Workshops at the Abu Dhabi Interntional Book Fair
We were delighted to offer workshops to the many young visitors at the Ministry of Education stand at the Abu Dhabi International Bookfair.
Teaching Business English: Myths & Facts
Do you feel intimidated at the prospect of teaching Business English? Do you know in what ways teaching General English is different from teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP)? Are you…
Celebrating English Language Day
You do know that English Language Day is celebrated on 23 April, right? But why? Well, this day has been chosen because it is thought to be Shakespeare’s birthday and the anniversary of his death. If…
5 Winning Strategies for Motivating English Learners
Motivation is one of the most important factors in language learning. And just like any other skill, it can be developed. That’s why having some super engaging activities, ideas and strategies in…
Literature
Revisiting Read-Alouds: Instructional Strategies that Encourage Students' Engagement with Text Learn about evidence-based practices that encourage first graders' engagement with texts. The authors…
Teaching English: Tips for Private Tutors of ENGLISH
Whether you are new to the world of private tutoring or an experienced English teacher looking for ways to improve and become the successful educator you’ve always wanted to be, E-planet is here to…
Fire and Earthquake Awareness Day
We were glad to contribute to the Fire and Earthquake awareness day in branches throughout the North Africa region supported by our MENA regional office.
Don’t Say It! (5+1 things English teachers shouldn’t say in the classroom)
What shouldn’t we say in the classroom? How can we motivate our students and keep them enthusiastic about learning English? When we know better, we do better. So, let’s get off on the right foot! ❌…
How to Teach Your Students about Climate Change
Devastating wildfires. Prolonged droughts. Stifling heat waves. Intense hurricanes. Do you find yourself wondering how can you explain the tough reality of what is going on without terrifying young…
3+1 Habits of Successful English Learners
What do successful English learners do differently from others? OK, the truth is that there is no secret formula to being a great language learner. However, there are some everyday habits that can…
Staycation & Learning English
How often do you find yourself daydreaming about visiting the exotic or far-flung place on your desktop wallpaper? However, the years 2020 and 2021 have been very strange, to say the least, and our…
7 Top Tips for Teaching English to Beginners
Have you suddenly found yourself teaching complete beginners? You are certainly not alone! We are here to help. So, here’s everything you need to know when it comes to teaching English to newbies! ✔️…
Children’s Stories
Are you wondering how English learning can be made easier and a lot more fun? We’ve got you covered! Just join Ozzy and his friends on amazing adventures that introduce young students to everyday…
The 4 C’s: 21st century skills in the English language classroom
You know the four C’s, right? Communication. Collaboration. Creativity. Critical thinking.These are the four ‘super skills’ that 21st century skills students can’t do without. But how are you…
Remembering New Vocabulary: The Science of Memory
A bad memory is one of the top excuses most people give for not learning another language. However, it is undeniable that lots of English learners with average memories manage to learn thousands of…
Pre-junior & Junior 3D Cartoon Films
Are you wondering how you can lead your young students to develop a love for English and improve their skills in an entertaining and playful way? We’ve got you covered! Bright and vivid colours, tons…
Advantages of Online English Learning
As many students have discovered this year, mostly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, learning English online is very different from studying in a physical classroom. More and more teachers, students and…
3 + 1 Mistakes Language Learners Make
Wondering if you’re making mistakes that block your progress? We’ve got you covered! It is a widely accepted notion that learning a new foreign language is never a piece of cake – but it's a lot…
Halloween Fun in the ESL Classroom
October is here, and so is the time for pumpkins, spooky monsters, sweet treats, and Halloween activities! Well, Halloween is not only a fun holiday, but also a great way to incorporate the culture…
Top Translation Tips & Tricks for EFL Learners
Most languages may be many years old, but International Translation Day (30th September) is a newcomer in the calendar of world events. Originally set up in 1953, this annual celebration reminds us…
Back to School: Creating a Welcoming Classroom
August is still here, but it will soon be school time again! So, you may be wondering how to help students see the future school year in a positive light. Well, the environment we create for our…
8 Summer Learning Ideas For Young English Learners
The school bell may have stopped ringing, but summer is still a great time for all kinds of exciting learning opportunities. If you are wondering how you can help your little ones during their summer…
Online Learning: 5+1 ways to make the most of it
Let’s admit it: as time goes on, we are all noticing that it is nearly impossible to do any kind of learning without the implementation of technology. That’s why at E-planet we are strong advocates…
Teaching English: The Error Correction Guide
One of the best things you can do as an English teacher is to help language acquisition through targeted and effective feedback. Correcting learners' errors is an important part of the teaching…
10+1 Facts About the English Language… that will make you say ‘wow’!
English is a fascinating language, so instead of focusing on only grammar and boring exercises, why not learn about its more entertaining side? Here are 10 interesting, fun and mind-blowing facts…
COVID-19 & Learning English: 7 fun things to do while stuck indoors
The coronavirus pandemic is unfortunately keeping, many English learners around the world at home. So let’s try to turn this into a positive for us all! We’d like to share some ideas with you on how…
British and American English: We speak the same language, right?
When you’re learning English in a classroom, it’s easy to forget that there’s not just one universal English language. Just cross the Atlantic and you’ll probably get confused! Firstly, there are…
‘Seriously Funny’ English Oxymorons: How to Understand & Use Them
When you read a description that something is ‘seriously funny’, you don’t think twice; you just assume that it is really funny. But isn’t it interesting that, in everyday contexts, the notions of…
8 Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills
What did you write today? Did you send any emails? Maybe you wrote a note to a classmate or a colleague. Or you completed a written assignment, an essay or a report. And did you just leave a message…
How to Use Netflix to Learn English
Do you feel guilty about your binge-watching weekends? Let’s be honest; we’ve all been there! We don’t have time to do our English homework… but we do find time to watch countless TV shows and films…
What to Avoid When Learning English
Learning a foreign language is often easier when there aren’t any barriers hindering your progress. Many language learners struggle daily with the same issues; don’t be one of them! Read on to find…
Acing a Job Interview in English
Your heart is racing and your palms feel sweaty. If this is you as you anxiously wait to walk into a job interview in English, then we have some tips for you. English is the global language for…
What to Do the Day Before an Exam
A Guide to Increase your Chances of Success Finally, it's the day before your big exam. The hard work is done and now is the perfect time to make sure that you are ready to enter that exam hall…
Learning Foreign Languages – Is It Really a Question of Age?
Have you ever marvelled at people who can speak a second language as fluently as their mother tongue? Are you wondering if there is a specific time in life when a foreign language can be absorbed and…
5+1 Ways to Become a Better English Teacher
Are you wondering how you can become the enthusiastic, inspirational and successful educator you’ve always wanted to be? We’ve got you covered! Read on to find out what it takes to become a great…
How You Can Help Your Children Learn English
Are you wondering how you can support your child’s English language learning at home? There’s a great deal you can do other than helping with their homework. Here are our top 6 tips. These tips may…
6 Tips to Improve Your Listening and Speaking Skills
Listening to a foreign language is often quite challenging and demanding. That’s why the majority of students find listening to be the most difficult language learning skill. Do you feel the same…
5+1 Surprising Reasons Why You Should Learn a New Language
Protect Your Brain Against Aging Knowing a second language can postpone the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. As scientists unlock more of the secrets of the brain, they’re learning that…
Read to Succeed!
Why Extensive Reading Can Make a Huge Difference in Learning English ‘Studying English as a foreign language, I had the same teacher during the first three years of secondary school. By the end of…
5 Tips to Study More Effectively
Now that the new academic year has started, you may find yourself struggling with multiple projects and commitments; your work and personal life, combined with your English studies, may feel…
Starting English Courses in September? Here Are 3 Useful Tips!
If you’re considering going back to school in September to work on your English, you may have some important choices to make. Your schedule is probably going to be busy, especially if you have a…
4 Summer Holiday Concepts You Absolutely Need to Know
If you’re located in the northern hemisphere, what dominates your thoughts at the moment is probably your summer holiday. And rightly so! You’ve probably been studying and/or working hard all year…
3D Animated Cartoons Inspire Young English Learners
Educational 3D Animated Cartoons Imagine your 5-year-old daughter comes home from school feeling all excited about her English lesson. She’s talking about Ozzy the donkey, Sam the hippo, Pella the…
Let yourself speak!
Speaking in a foreign language can be very challenging. As you are learning, you spend hours with textbooks and exercises, but when the time comes for a real-life conversation, you may feel afraid…
IELTS - What is the hype all about?
If you have ever dreamt of applying to an international study programme, aspired to work in an English-speaking organisation or company, or to travel all over the world, the IELTS exam is ideal for…
Blended Education
We strongly believe in effective and flexible education that caters for all learning styles. Each learner has a different schedule, learning style and pace. This is why we, at E-planet Educational…
How to Have an English Teacher in Your Pocket
If you have ever tried studying a foreign language, you know what the most common problem is: you tend to forget new vocabulary and grammar as soon as you have learnt it. The English Courses…
The English Learners Guide: 5 Most Confused Words in the English Language
Whether you're studying for an English language exam or not, everyone should learn these commonly confused words. Even native speakers will sometimes need to search for the correct word they want to…
How to order coffee in English like a local
One of the most common meeting points for students, friends and even coworkers is a coffee shop. If you can’t order the kind of coffee you want correctly, it can be embarrassing. So, why be…
How to Engage English Learners After a Long Break
Holiday breaks are often much needed for many of us but it can be hard to return to work and study afterwards. Read on to learn how this post-break period can affect English learners and pick up some…
English Reflexive Pronouns: The Ultimate Self-Study Guide
Do you like to teach yourself English? Or do you like to learn in a classroom with the help of a teacher? Do you enjoy spending time by yourself? Wait! Why are we asking you all these questions?…
8 Study Tips Proven to Help You Learn English
You probably groan every time you hear the word study. The word itself often evokes images of endless hours studying for exams. This method of studying is probably the most common but there's no real…
How to Prepare Students for Online Learning
Students who are new to online learning may, at first, find this type of learning a little disorientating since they are used to a physical space and the physical presence of a teacher. Some may also…
5 Countries with the Best Salaries for English Teachers
If you’re interested in teaching ESL abroad, there is a huge demand for ESL teachers all over the world. One of the key reasons for this is that the expat lifestyle appeals to many adventurers who…
Employee Training - 5 Signs You Should Invest
The success of modern businesses relies on employees who have up-to-date skills such as great English communication skills and proficient technological skills. With the world changing at such a rate…
Preparing to Successfully Negotiate in English
Some people love negotiating, but I think it's fair to say that most people hate it, even in their own language, let alone in English. This is because we fear that we might be asking too much and…
9 Podcasts to Improve Your English
Podcasts have been around for a while now and many people listen to podcasts on their way to work, when travelling or at home. Podcasts are usually part of a series and there are so many different…
How to Make Business English Phone Calls
Talking on the phone is very common in today's business environment. With many office roles, you will have to make a call, receive a call, leave a message, take a message and a variety of other…
E-planet English Courses app now free for anyone to use
We're very excited to announce that our English learning app, English Courses, which was first released in January to our students, is now free for anyone to download and use. The app, which has been…
English You Need For A Successful Business Trip
Business meetings can be quite difficult anyway. But in international meetings, this can be even more problematic due to different etiquette, different cultures and using a foreign language to…
Using Poetry with English Language Learners
Why Teach Poetry? Poetry can really liven up the classroom and because of the wide variety of styles and topics, every student is bound to find a poem that they love. Poetry can also expose students…
30 Phrases for Successful International Business Meetings in English
Many people don't like business meetings at the best of times. Even if you're confident and successful in business meetings using your own language, this might not be the case in business meetings…
Why Are Business English Soft Skills Important? Do You Measure Up?
In an increasingly global world, it is not only necessary to have great Business English language skills for professional development but also to have great communication skills to become a better…
New E-Planet English Language Teaching Catalogue
Over the past year, the team at E-planet Educational Services have been working hard on developing new books and products to help both English language students and educators. Our new English…
The Ultimate Guide to the Possessive In English
When we want to show that something belongs to someone or something we use the possessive in English. Possessive Nouns We usually do this by simply adding an apostrophe + s ('s) to a singular noun…
English Lesson: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
For today's English lesson we're going to look at transitive and intransitive verbs but before that can you answer this question? What's the difference between these two sentences? I carry the bag…
Picking English Courses Fit for Your Needs
Тhеrе аrе а vаrіеtу оf Еnglіsh соursеs оnе саn сhооsе frоm. Іt іs nоt јust а sіmрlе "І wаnt tо lеаrn hоw tо sреаk Еnglіsh" tуре оf thіng. Yоu hаvе tо hаvе аn оbјесtіvе оf whу уоu wаnt tо lеаrn іt…
Learn English: Talking About the Past
Learning how to use the past simple tense is well....simple! Of course there are a few essential irregular verbs that you need to learn to help you on your way but knowing how to talk about the past…
English Grammar - Present Simple
Welcome to our new series on English grammar. In every English grammar blog post we'll teach you the basics of different tenses and verbs to help you build up your language learning skills. Of…
3 Fun Classroom Activities for English Language Learners
People often learn languages better when they're having fun because they focus more on the game or activity rather than on learning itself. Here are some fun activities that can be used in the…
Why You Need to Take an English Course
Fоr аnуоnе whо wаs rаіsеd sреаkіng а dіffеrеnt lаnguаgе, tаkіng аn Еnglіsh соursе саn bе а rеаl benefit, nоt оnlу fоr еmрlоуmеnt орроrtunіtіеs, but еduсаtіоnаl rеquіrеmеnts, аs wеll. Who Needs to…
Learn on the go: E-planet launches new English learning app
We're very excited to announce that our new English learning app, English Courses, can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. The app, which has been 2 years in the making, improves communication…
What to Consider When Choosing an English Course
Моst рrіvаtе lаnguаgе sсhооls оffеr Еnglіsh соursеs thаt fоllоw sеt рrоgrаmmеs ассоmраnіеd bу sеt tехtbооks. Thіs tуре оf English course gіvеs а struсturе tо thе studеnt's lеssоns. However, students…
English Grammar - this, these, that & those
Today we're going to learn some easy English grammar that you will use every day. This, these, that and those are demonstratives, that means they are used to point out particular items. We use this…
Tools You Need to Learn English
Маnу реорlе аrе nоt аwаrе оf thе rіght аррrоасh аnd rіght tооls tо lеаrn Еnglіsh еаsіlу аnd quісklу. Тhе mоmеnt wе thіnk оf lеаrnіng Еnglіsh, bіg bооks thаt аrе dіffісult tо rеаd оr undеrstаnd соmе…
Learn English Online - Why and How
Wіth thе dеvеlорmеnt аnd ехраnsіоn оf thе іntеrnеt, lеаrnіng Еnglіsh hаs bесоmе еаsіеr, сhеареr, аnd muсh mоrе fun. Choosing to learn Еnglіsh online wіll hеlр уоu gаіn ассеss tо а wоrld оf knоwlеdgе…
Learn English Grammar: Adverbs of Frequency
Learn English grammar with E-planet Educational Services. Today, we've got a post that will help you to learn about adverbs of frequency. When are adverbs of frequency used? Adverbs of frequency are…
Want to study in the U.S? You must learn English
Fоrmаllу, thе Unіtеd Ѕtаtеs hаs nо оffісіаl lаnguаgе. Ноwеvеr, tо bе іnvоlvеd іn mаnу fасіlіtіеs, sреаkіng Еnglіsh fluеntlу іs mаndаtоrу іn mоst stаtеs. Тhіs іnсludеs sсhооls bоth рublіс аnd рrіvаtе…
Learn English Easily at Home
Іt іs thе hоре оf mаnу реорlе, whеthеr fоr реrsоnаl оr рrоfеssіоnаl rеаsоns, thаt thеу wіll bе аblе tо lеаrn Еnglіsh еаsіlу. Тhе vеrу іdеа оf lеаrnіng а nеw lаnguаgе саn оftеn mаkе еvеn thе mоst…
Learn Business English Online to Expand Globally
If you need to develop your business English skills and you've got no time to have classes, then you must seriously consider registering online so that you can take English courses. Online learning…
Advantages Of Learning Business English
Using the language of the business world is the best way to secure international deals. The aim of business English is to accomplish efficient and effective interaction. There are several ways in…
Learn to Speak English Like a Native
Do you often hear people asking "Can you repeat that, please?" or "Sorry, can you say that again." If you do, then maybe you have a pronunciation problem when you speak English. Even if your grammar…
Real stories: What's it like teaching English?
We're delving deep into the stories of ESL teachers to find out what's it's really like teaching English as a foreign language. You might be at the point where you're thinking of becoming an English…
Learn English Grammar Basics
If you're sometimes wondering whether a word is a verb, an adverb or even a preposition, then you're not alone. Many of us learn English grammar without knowing what these basic parts of English are…
Learn English: Prepositions of time
One of the most confusing elements of learning English can be knowing what prepositions to use in what circumstances. As you progress, some of them will become second-nature to you but to help speed…
A teacher's guide to English conversation classes
Teachers will need to approach English conversation classes by recognising that conversations are not just about having a chat. The idea of conversation classes is to improve the student's…
English for the blind and visually impaired
While we all know that every student is different, things can be more challenging for blind and visually impaired students. Pictures, flashcards, videos and other visual material need to be…
Infographic: 10 Travel-inspired English idioms
Learn some travel-related English idioms with E-planet Educational services. While there are many travel-inspired idioms we could think of, we have shortlisted just ten of our favourites that we…
E-Planet Celebrates Expansion
We are very excited to announce that in the past month E-Planet have entered three new markets; Oman, Tunisia and Morocco. It has been a very challenging yet rewarding year and entering these new…
Happy New Year!
http://www.eplaneteducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/E-planet-Christmas.mp4 Happy New Year! Yes, 2015 was a challenging year but we finished on a high, entering two new markets in December. We…
How English-speaking skills are keeping Indian engineers from top jobs
Poor English speaking skills might be the key factor that is keeping a large number of India's engineers from landing some of the best paid jobs in the country. A study developed by Aspiring Minds…
English School Franchise with E-Planet Educational Services
In today's global world, language instruction has never been more important. Any entrepreneur will realize the huge potential in an E-Planet Educational Services English School Franchise. We are a…
Now you can learn English in Tunisia with E-planet
Here at E-Planet Educational Services we couldn't be happier. We have just opened our first school in Tunisia and we are very happy with the results. The classrooms are clean, modern and stylish…
Do you play soccer or football? Well.....it depends where you are from!
It is often said that English is a fairly easy language to learn however one of the difficulties is that there is no standard English form. Do you learn British English? American English? or both? Of…
E-Planet launches E-shop with courses and books for learning English
We are extremely happy to announce that we have just launched our new e-shop. Now learning English is just a few clicks away. Whether you are learning for business or pleasure, a beginner or an…
Products & books for learning English: E-Planet launches new catalogue
Here at E-Planet we have been working on launching our new catalogue and we are pleased to say that you can finally take a look at it here: E-Planet Educational Services Catalogue. Inside you'll find…
Learn English with E-planet: Springtime Idioms Infographic
Get ready to welcome springtime into your classroom and your life with our spring idioms infographic. How many of these spring idioms do you know already? How many others spring to mind? Hopefully…
5 fantastic novels to help you learn English
Reading is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to help you learn English. Not only does it help widen your vocabulary but it exposes you to different settings that you don't often find in…
Learn English: E-Shopping
Online shopping is now a big part of our world. That's why it's essential that any student who wants to learn English nowadays knows how to identify, write and say vocabulary related to online…
Is Blended Learning the Best Way to Learn English?
You may have heard the term blended learning being branded about without knowing what it really means. Blended learning is a method using both digital and face-to-face delivery of lessons often with…
Group learning helps children become better decision-makers
A study conducted by the University of Illinois has found that children who participate in group learning develop better decision-making skills that children who follow the same curriculum with…
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