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    Resources for English Language Learners and Teachers | Pearson English

  • Introducing the online Pearson English International Certificate
    After years of success helping test-takers around the world achieve their dreams of getting an official certificate in English, we’re excited to announce the new online Pearson English International Certificate.  This flexible, on-demand test has been designed to meet the practical needs of 21st century test-takers, employers and universities. While... Read more »
  • Finding a new future: Free English language tests for refugees
    The world is facing a growing refugee crisis. Over 26 million people have been forced to leave their homes and their countries. That’s equivalent to the entire population of Australia having to flee abroad. When you include displaced and stateless people, that number rises to over 80 million. To make... Read more »
  • VideoWhat’s the most effective way to learn English?
    What’s the most effective way to learn English? It’s a question that has perplexed linguists for years – and one that four of us got to chew over on a panel at this month’s ASU+GSV conference in San Diego. For those not familiar with the conference, it seeks to be... Read more »
  • Building a reading habit: Do the Challenge!
    Hopefully, you’ve been following our discussion around the importance of building a reading habit in young learners. Ideally, you’ve also managed to encourage some parents of your students to take part in the Reading Together Challenge!   Now, if none of this sounds familiar, please take a look at my previous blog post: Do the Reading Together Challenge! As part... Read more »
  • VideoPearson English International Certificate: Preparation vs familiarization
    The new online Pearson English International Certificate is an assessment that tests a candidate’s English language ability across all CEFR levels from A1 to C2. Perfect for students or workers, now test-takers can schedule their test at any time at a Pearson-approved testing center or at home using OnVue, our... Read more »
  • VideoInternational Certificate home testing: Benefits, rules and requirements
    Education has embraced remote and hybrid learning – and it looks like it’s here to stay as a more accessible option for students everywhere. For the same reasons, even higher-stakes English exams are proving it’s possible to throw off old-fashioned approaches and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of... Read more »
  • How to teach English to pre-primary students
    Teaching pre-primary learners requires a different approach than teaching primary or older students. You need to use a very different skillset and it can be a challenge to shift gears and adjust your expectations. Teaching expert and materials writer Jeanne Perrett has years of experience working with the youngest learners.... Read more »

Grammarly

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    Grammarly Blog

  • How to Write a Reaction Essay
    Have you read any good books lately? If the answer is yes, what made them good? And if the answer is no, why didn’t you enjoy them? In a lot of cases, reaction essays start with prompts like these. Instead of arguing a position or persuading the reader, a reaction... Read more »
  • Affixes: Definition and Examples
    You know those partial words like re- or –ed that are added to longer words? Those are affixes, or affix in the singular. Even though they’re small, affixes can change a word’s meaning in a big way—they even take words you recognize and make them unrecognizable! In this guide, we... Read more »
  • The Promises, Pitfalls, and Potential of Generative AI in the Workplace
    In just under six months, generative AI has gone from a novelty to a workplace staple. In fact, a recent survey of US workers showed that 70% of people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT at work. Whether or not organizations are ready for generative AI, it’s already here.... Read more »
  • How to Write a Position Paper
    In academia and the professional world, one of the most valuable writing skills to develop is the ability to clearly express and support a position in writing. When you write a position paper, this is the skill you’re strengthening. What is a position paper? A position paper is a type... Read more »
  • How to Write a Great Cold Email with GrammarlyGO
    Cold emails can be a powerful tool for any professional. Sending a well-crafted cold email can help you expand your network, unlock opportunities, or potentially land new clients. However, creating a strong one is notoriously difficult to do. What is a cold email? A cold email is a message sent... Read more »
  • “Your” vs. “You’re”: Definitions and Examples
    One of the most common mistakes when writing is misusing your and you’re. As with other homophones, your and you’re sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. The word you’re is a contraction of you and are, while your is a possessive adjective. If you’re ever in doubt... Read more »
  • Learn the Difference Between “Either” and “Neither”
    Whether you’re a word nerd, a curious new learner, or someone simply wanting to up their grammar game, the English language can present its share of challenges. One example of this is the words either and neither, which are spelled similarly and also sound alike. Either means “one of two... Read more »

ABA ENGLISH

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    ABA Journal

  • Vegetables in English: vocabulary about greens and produce
    Who hasn’t heard that vegetables are good for your health? Certainly, they’re very important in our dishes and contain many nutrients. And now we get to the most important question: What are they called? Subcategories of “Vegetables”? Before we begin to go over the names of all the vegetables, it’s... Read more »
  • Most-used words for everyday objects in English
    The names of common objects are part of the vocabulary you’ll need to know for day-to-day communication. Now you may be thinking…but there’s so much to learn!  Don’t stress; we’ll give you some ideas for tackling this vocabulary and we’ll list 50 words you’re sure to learn quickly. Household objects... Read more »
  • Diseases
    Have you imagined the following scenario? You’re in an English-speaking country and everything is going very well, until…you start to feel ill. Your stomach hurts, you start to feel like you have a fever and you wonder what to do. You’ll definitely want to seek medical advice. Certainly, the following... Read more »
  • How do you write a formal letter?
    Before tackling the structure of a formal letter, the first thing to establish is what type of letter you need to write. You can discover this easily by answering the question: Why do I need to write this letter? For example, perhaps you need to write a cover letter to... Read more »
  • Professions in English: 100+ professions and trades
    Have you ever asked yourself what the difference between a profession and a trade is? Usually, we use “profession” to mean a job that requires some type of academic training to be able to do. On the other hand, trades are those that don’t necessarily require formal or academic study... Read more »
  • Parts of the house: essential vocabulary you should learn
    When children learn to speak, logically they start by learning the names of the things that are close to them, the things that surround them. This way, they expand their familiarity with the places they know, and at the same time increase their vocabulary. The same thing happens with learning... Read more »
  • Sports vocabulary
    If you’re a sports fan, you probably already know the names of the most common sports. However, sports vocabulary is pretty broad. Think about all the types of sports out there: group, individual, extreme, aquatic, among others. Do you dream of running the New York Marathon? What about going to... Read more »