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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 way? You are not alone! But what can you do to overcome this difficulty? Should you read a text while you are listening to it or not? What type of audio should you choose? Do you need to translate every single word? And […]
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 you! IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. Passing exams in this System is considered as proof of English language fluency worldwide and is a requirement for most educational, professional and immigration purposes in more than 140 countries. The IELTS exam prepares you for […]
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 Services, are firm believers in blended education. As time passes, we notice that it is almost impossible to do any kind of learning without the implementation of technology. The internet has now become a part of our everyday life, we depend on it for […]
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 use. So, don’t be dismayed if you have to do the same. But, to prevent you from having to search any longer, here we present the most commonly confused words in the English language that you should learn and be able to distinguish […]
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 embarrassed when it is an easy thing to learn? We’ve put together some phrases to help you order a cup of coffee in English like a local. If you love coffee, you probably look forward to ordering, so make sure […]
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 tips on how to motivate them after a long time out of the classroom. The Effects of Holidays Time off from studying represents a huge distraction for young and old alike. It’s normal that after a long […]
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, the way business was conducted even just a few years ago has changed. That is why you need to invest in employee training to keep up with the times. Still not convinced? Read on for 5 signs that you should invest in your employee’s education. 1. […]
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 might be turned down on our offer. We also fear that we will have to go to great lengths to prove why our offer should be accepted. This then turns a discussion into something that seems like […]
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 held in English. This blog post will provide you with key words and phrases that will help you to lead and participate in a successful meeting. 1. Welcome, everybody. The aim of today’s meeting is to discuss… Good afternoon and welcome, everybody. […]
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 international communicator. In fact, it has been suggested that becoming too competent in Business English could be counter-productive as it could raise a person’s English level too high and so another non-native speaker may not be able to understand them. In the business world, […]