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Have You Ever Wondered What English Sounds Like to Foreigners?

English is a universal language that connects people from all over the world. English is also amazing given its vast vocabulary, with nearly a quarter of a million words. It's a global language with many different accents. So, does accent affect the sound of the English language? With so many people eager to learn English,… Continue reading

The Personal and Professional Advantages of Speaking English Fluently

In an ethnically and culturally diverse country like Australia, it’s common to hear languages such as Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Italian, in otherwise English-dominant communities.There are also efforts to preserving Indigenous languages such as Djambarrpuyngu, Pitjantjatjara and Warlpiri. Kriol, Yumplya Tok and Aboriginal English are spoken across the continent, too. But of the… Continue reading

6 Practical Ways You Can Improve Your Communication Skills

Your communication skills greatly influence your job performance, more so if you’re a non-English native speaker working with people who are fluent in English. It’s not enough to learn how to speak and write in the language, you have to make sure you can express yourself and accurately convey your thoughts. You also need to… Continue reading

5 Must-Do’s When Preparing for a Language Exam

Contributed by Barbara (Canberra ESL Team) Okay, you’ve decided to take an English language test, now what? Here are 5 must-do’s to help you prepare. Research the exam beforehand Find out as much as you can about how the exam is administered, how long it is, what topics does it cover, and what the… Continue reading

6 Reasons You should Hire a Private English Tutor

These days, mobile apps, websites and videos are specifically produced to help beginners and advanced learners master English grammar and expand their vocabulary. In fact, with the numerous resources available online, people would be more than capable of learning English on their own. That doesn’t mean working with a teacher or tutor has lost all… Continue reading

7 Golden Rules for Business Writing

Contributed by Barbara (Canberra ESL Team) Struggling to write at your job is not an uncommon experience. Even some native speakers find it difficult to adapt their hard-won essay writing skills to the workplace. This isn’t surprising - business writing is a very different style from anything you have likely used before. In school, at… Continue reading

Meet the Tutor: Ashley

Ashley started with ESL Tutoring Services in April 2015 in Melbourne. She worked for 18 months with a variety of clients. Her clients ranged from corporates needing to expand their knowledge of the language for professional development to private clients new to the country and wanting to learn English and more about their new home.… Continue reading

Everything You Need to Know About Sitting the IELTS Exam…

Contributed by Barbara (Canberra ESL Team) The International English Language Test (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognised English language proficiency tests available. Both Australia and New Zealand accept IELTS results when applying for visas, jobs, and academic programs, making this exam ideal, and oftentimes essential, for those looking to travel here for work… Continue reading

How to Improve Your English Writing Skills: A Full Guide

Most of the common English writing mistakes committed by non-native speakers involve inconsistency – from tenses and points of view to spelling styles (mistakes/irregularities). These kinds of errors don’t only confuse readers, but they can also diminish one’s credibility as a writer. Some of the other usual writing mistakes made by people with English as… Continue reading

5 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

Learning English is different from mastering the language. Many students who’ve taken formal language classes have already mastered the finer points of English grammar. But when engaging in conversations with native speakers, some find themselves struggling to find the right words. One of the best ways to achieve native-level fluency in English is through listening and speaking… Continue reading

The Power of TED

Contributed by Georgina (Sydney ESL Team) Ever tried to learn a new language from a textbook? It’s hard work, reading and memorising new words, trying to make sense of grammar rules and making baby sentences only to have them corrected over and over again. It all seems very unnatural and disconnected from how language… Continue reading

Kota is achieving his full potential with Fujitsu General and ESL Tutoring

Kota, a native to Japan, had always dreamed of living abroad after spending 3 years in South Africa with his family when he was a young child. Even though he learned English during those few years, it was soon forgotten and never used again. But, in May 2019 his dream came true when he was… Continue reading