Improving the English Language…
Having chosen English as the preferred language in the EEC, the European Parliament has commissioned a feasibility study in ways of improving efficiency in communications between Government departments.
European officials have often pointed out that English spelling is unnecessarily difficult; for example: cough, plough, rough, through and thorough. What is clearly needed is [...]
English The World’s Language.
The first significant step in the progress of English towards its status as a world language began through the voyages of English sailors at the end of the 18th century, notably the journeys of Captain Cook in the 1770s. At that time, the number of mother-tongue English speakers in the world is [...]
Why are Americans called Native English Speakers?
Here at the English Council, the other day, we were asked this question and it has set us all thinking now. It is a fact that many aspects of English are different from American, to such an extent that it could be construed as a different language all together. [...]
To be or not to be, “English”? That is the question, the question in deed.
One of our registered teachers recently when to China to teach English and was shocked to find the depth of ignorance there or is it just the depth of success in our politicians, destroying the actual existence of England, the country. [...]
Our common bond here at the English Council is not only the English Language, which is getting abused and misused throughout the world but also the English culture, which is constantly being diluted and polluted and England it’s self which is under attack from both within and without, with the likes of Prescot, denouncing its [...]
Are you English or British? That is the question.
Let me play devil’s advocate to stir you all up.
What does it mean to be British? Well when you think about it seriously it means nothing. Nothing except you have managed to get a British passport. You could be any old Tom, Dick or Patel for all [...]
English
The World Language
Part of our TESOL on-line course.
The first significant step in the progress of English towards its status as a world language began through the voyages of English sailors at the end of the 18th century, notably the journeys of Captain Cook in the 1770s. At that time, the number of mother-tongue English [...]
Introduction to TESOL/TEFL course. This course is an introduction to the world of TESOL. The course has been designed especially for those with little experience of teaching English as a second language and whom wishes to discover his/her own aptitude and suitability before committing him/herself to the expense and length of a full English language [...]
After many requests, we are now making our IELTS Review courses available on-line, Therefore, this now means wherever you are in the world, you can now prepare for your IELTS exam. We offer two courses: The IELTS Exam prep course and The IELTS full review course. Choose the course that you want and be assured [...]
Welcome to IELTS with The English Council
After many requests, we are now making our IELTS Review courses available on-line, Therefore, this now means wherever you are in the world, you can now prepare for your IELTS exam. We offer two courses: The IELTS Exam prep course and The IELTS full review course. Choose the course [...]
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