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For better English skills, Hongkongers have to get better at arguing - South China Morning Post

South China Morning Post For better English skills, Hongkongers have to get better at arguing South China Morning Post More exposure to an English -rich environment and other learning experiences, like public speaking and debating in English , help students widen their scope of learning and tackle different contexts in which to apply their verbal skills. Application is key. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHsg-SMWzmKDSjk4szq8s2hA7tTGw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=wkA4W-DxI438zAbo2bHoBg&url=http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2153127/better-english-skills-hongkongers-have-get-better-arguing

Language class problems deny women refugees 'new life' - BBC News

Language class problems deny women refugees 'new life' BBC News "The husband has a job, children go to school but some women on the course have been here seven years but had no chance to learn English ." Another asylum seeker Xialing Zhao, from China, has been in the UK six years and was left depressed and ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHCGGkTofCoWKIEyyg858NaVxvD0w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jh03W8KjCcj6zQabiI2ICQ&url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-44601828

Varadkar meets EU leaders who learnt English in Ireland - Irish Times

Irish Times Varadkar meets EU leaders who learnt English in Ireland Irish Times In the tweet, Mr Varadkar mentioned his “pre-dinner chat with the three prime ministers who spent time in Ireland learning English as school kids”, referring to Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez, Austria's chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Luxembourg's ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHVleKz8sm2b01HNlFo6VKVgKSKig&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=V8g2W9HKFsj6zQabiI2ICQ&url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/varadkar-meets-eu-leaders-who-learnt-english-in-ireland-1.3548665

'The best job in the world,' says English language instructor (6 photos) - SooToday

SooToday 'The best job in the world,' says English language instructor (6 photos) SooToday “Taiwan is very over-populated, everybody here has more space,” said Chang, who began to learn English at the Northland Adult Learning Centre at 440 Northland Road, then perfecting her language skills at Algoma University. She now enjoys working ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGnFoPAbv8VwyV_JGTz9Le4jGOgSQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=zp80W-iJKYyh-wbZ1oWoAw&url=https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/the-best-job-in-the-world-says-english-language-instructor-6-photos-969016

Malawi says keen to learn from Zambia's development agenda - Xinhua

Malawi says keen to learn from Zambia's development agenda Xinhua LUSAKA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The Malawi government on Wednesday said it values Zambia's advancement in various sectors and was keen to learn from the experience. Warren Gunda, Malawi's High Commissioner to Zambia, said his country was proud of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFxzCsgpMXjCaKJkLehOCl2QBTUuw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=zp80W-iJKYyh-wbZ1oWoAw&url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/28/c_137285190.htm

Less than half of English teens learn a foreign language - euronews

euronews Less than half of English teens learn a foreign language euronews One respondent told the survey that they “regularly have questions from pupils or parents about the value of learning a language, as 'we don't need it' and 'everyone should speak English .'" "Brexit is often touted as a reason not to do a language," the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEtLhy3wQaD_Q6E4Sp3l_BxqMF1Jw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779939619907&ei=A6gzW8rbLdDvzAav2o7ADA&url=http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/27/less-than-half-of-english-teens-learn-a-foreign-language

Refugees given 6 week crash course in English in work bid - Swindon Advertiser

Swindon Advertiser Refugees given 6 week crash course in English in work bid Swindon Advertiser The multi-cultural aspect of the course, which will see refugees from Africa and the Middle East studying together, appealed to Zanko: “We can learn something more about each others' cultures and learn English together.” Swindon is one of the south ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHwlkwr3z9n-9qXrmiJvOgv8Zn-HA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=934zW6CZAtDvzAav2o7ADA&url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/16314819.refugees-given-6-week-crash-course-in-english-in-work-bid/

World Cup Reporter Criticized for Correctly Pronouncing Players' Names - Voice of America

Illawarra Mercury World Cup Reporter Criticized for Correctly Pronouncing Players' Names Voice of America This is What's Trending Today… Lucy Zelic is an Australian television presenter. She is currently covering the World Cup in Russia for Australia's Special Broadcasting Service or SBS. It is her second time covering the World Cup. Over the weekend ... Opinion: Lucy Zelic is right - learn from a World Cup of words Illawarra Mercury all 15 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE5NTtdp7vc-XgEG6VFVh7llO7XPw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779938949273&ei=934zW6CZAtDvzAav2o7ADA&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/world-cup-reporter-criticized-for-correctly-pronouncing-players-names/4455799.html

Claro and Discovery Kids launch app for children to learn English - Telecompaper

Claro and Discovery Kids launch app for children to learn English Telecompaper Claro Brasil has closed a new partnership with Discovery Kids for the exclusive launch of the 'Fun English with Doki' application. The app helps children up to six years old learn English in a fun way. Discovery's main characters - Doki, Fico, Oto ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHs_Pj_WlvwJ4EXYPoAaOP1h0uutA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=h8YwW4ibBImh-wbJwY7YDg&url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/claro-and-discovery-kids-launch-app-for-children-to-learn-english--1249767

Local college to offer ESL course starting in fall - Standard Speaker

Standard Speaker Local college to offer ESL course starting in fall Standard Speaker NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College is launching an English as a Second Language program for the fall semester. Irena Mira, director of the new program, said in a presentation at Tuesday's board of trustees meeting that the classes will help ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGYwQ7FcGk9A-cMbq4E7aT7eYZt9g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=sb4vW8CTOMP9zAa9gZngBA&url=http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/local-college-to-offer-esl-course-starting-in-fall-1.2353725

These Alabama educators spend summer helping immigrant students learn English - AL.com

These Alabama educators spend summer helping immigrant students learn English AL.com For the second year in a row, Gadsden City High School hosted a summer program for students who are new to the English language. Most of them are newcomers to the United States as well. Krista Whatley, an ESL ( English Second Language) consultant, ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFleq9xe6uDtKWarjxWx5vtzWnVBA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779937084703&ei=UYUvW-CVGImh-wbJwY7YDg&url=https://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/06/these_alabama_educators_spend.html

How many words do you need to speak a language? - BBC News

BBC News How many words do you need to speak a language? BBC News Prof Webb found that people who have been studying languages in a traditional setting - say French in Britain or English in Japan - often struggle to learn more than 2,000 to 3,000 words, even after years of study. In fact, a study in Taiwan showed ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZMDtbNjx29R2f44smCpmoLYwR1g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=X0wvW_jCMImh-wbJwY7YDg&url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-44569277

Dozens graduate from Great Neck Adult Learning Center - The Island Now

The Island Now Dozens graduate from Great Neck Adult Learning Center The Island Now The Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center, or ALC, provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults to improve basic skills, earn a high school equivalency diploma, prepare for college, or learn English as a Second Language. Classes ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFtntN6mnhb7HM6QA7ZTWyGeTe_ZA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=MQguW6D1DdDvzAav2o7ADA&url=https://theislandnow.com/school-news/dozens-graduate-from-great-neck-adult-learning-center/

The Preacher and the Prelate review: an absorbing story about a sordid episode - Irish Times

Irish Times The Preacher and the Prelate review: an absorbing story about a sordid episode Irish Times Compiled by Thady Connellan of Skreen, Co Sligo, this well-designed book was intended for use in schools, funded by evangelical societies, where Catholic children, eager to learn English and the 3 Rs, received dollops of scripture. Such proselytizing ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE0oWS2deulUf4uZR_rWnqJ-qPO0w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=OuotW_CZB9DvzAav2o7ADA&url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-preacher-and-the-prelate-review-an-absorbing-story-about-a-sordid-episode-1.3530854

Hanko Seals Gaining Popularity as Japanese Souvenirs while Seal Cutters Learn English - JAPAN Forward (press release) (blog)

JAPAN Forward (press release) (blog) Hanko Seals Gaining Popularity as Japanese Souvenirs while Seal Cutters Learn English JAPAN Forward (press release) (blog) Hanko shop owners in Tokyo, who expect the number of foreign tourists will continue to grow ahead of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020, have taken notice. Pleased with the trend, they are starting to learn English conversation in order to ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHj72jcpAun3dasAt-P5pLeQhNnrg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=OuotW_CZB9DvzAav2o7ADA&url=https://japan-forward.com/hanko-seals-gaining-popularity-as-japanese-souvenirs-while-seal-cutters-learn-english/

Finch backs rookies to learn from harrowing English defeats - The Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald Finch backs rookies to learn from harrowing English defeats The Sydney Morning Herald Aaron Finch believes Australia's rookie bowlers will benefit from the experience of being put to the sword by England's in-form batsmen. The world champions need to avoid defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday to prevent a first ever whitewash by England in ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEUTgRrzimAboTASoEVEKH2hhAe2A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779934859506&ei=Wq4sW_jCMIT-zQbm2bT4CA&url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/finch-backs-rookies-to-learn-from-harrowing-english-defeats-20180622-p4zn4b.html

What's 'Me Old Trout'? Learning Newfoundland English at the Human Library - VOCM

VOCM What's 'Me Old Trout'? Learning Newfoundland English at the Human Library VOCM A newcomer to the Province from Indonesia says he knew how to speak English before arriving but he admits it's been an interesting six months learning the local dialect. Sometimes a refreshing look at the familiar or mundane can be a just the jolt of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNES08tUd8uR3aJwD7o6VPd1iPEHFA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=J8UrW5GJF4eA-wb9kLzYCA&url=http://vocm.com/news/whats-me-old-trout-learning-newfoundland-english-at-the-human-library/

Immigrants are changing the way native Kansans speak English - Quartz

Quartz Immigrants are changing the way native Kansans speak English Quartz The town of Liberal, population 20,000, lies on the southern edge of Kansas, right where your thumb would be if you grabbed Oklahoma by its western-facing panhandle. The map around the town is barren. The nearest cities—Wichita, Oklahoma City—are ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEtCDYusSTLwOvRUn2j4wxTg82BEg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=YKgrW-DiKIeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://qz.com/1310187/immigrants-are-changing-the-way-native-kansans-speak-english/

5 YouTube channels that will help you learn English - Study International News

5 YouTube channels that will help you learn English Study International News If there's one thing students like, it's free stuff! And if you're studying (or planning on studying) in an English -speaking country and you're not from one yourself, no doubt you'll want to brush up on your language skills every once in a while. If ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZIZ8xOLNEP3dtn3-ptgo_SOwE0w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779935354021&ei=XU8rW7iQLIeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.studyinternational.com/news/5-of-the-best-youtube-channels-to-help-you-learn-english/

Julie Davis of YWCA: 'Immigrants and refugees in Tulsa come from all around the world' - Tulsa World

Tulsa World Julie Davis of YWCA: 'Immigrants and refugees in Tulsa come from all around the world' Tulsa World The children are in a safe, learning environment and doing fun activities to help them learn English and get the basics in school readiness. That allows many of the women to be in our adult education classes where they can learn English , prepare for ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHRG0A-jL7FMLZNkwcZTHghC7HTNg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=XU8rW7iQLIeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/5questions/julie-davis-of-ywca-immigrants-and-refugees-in-tulsa-come/article_b44b99c2-0e96-5639-a9e4-a50cde268a3e.html

Chelsea target Aleksandr Golovin learning English, confirms father - We Ain't Got No History

We Ain't Got No History Chelsea target Aleksandr Golovin learning English, confirms father We Ain't Got No History Aleksandr Golovin continues to do his budding reputation no harm at the World Cup with another good performance against Egypt on Tuesday night as Russia made it two wins from two in Group A. The 22-year-old who was first linked with Chelsea last year, ... Father: Golovin learning English Football Italia Father of Arsenal and Juve target drops Gunners' transfer hint Calciomercato.com english news Chelsea transfer news: Maurizio Sarri to rival Arsenal and Juventus for Aleksandr Golovin Express.co.uk all 67 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHUV0dRgqitTkGqhMB629NxhCX5Gw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779934079027&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2018/6/20/17482488/chelsea-target-aleksandr-g...

Approach can help English learners improve at math word problems - Science Daily

Approach can help English learners improve at math word problems Science Daily English learners are the fastest-growing minority in U.S. schools. While they face many of the same challenges as their peers, when it comes to mathematics, they are not only learning to work with numbers but doing so through the dynamic of a second ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGK4-9p5msLrCtyYWZOrzzjw4UgbQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180619122436.htm

LCCC rolls out new English as a Second Language program - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader LCCC rolls out new English as a Second Language program Wilkes Barre Times-Leader NANTICOKE — With a growing Hispanic population in the region, Luzerne County Community College officials are preparing to offer new options for those seeking to learn English . LCCC's board of directors on Tuesday formally announced implementation of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH4VqQmVRVJL1yIspoJw9qEWLaPVg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.timesleader.com/news/708607/lccc-rolls-out-new-english-as-a-second-language-program

English not only binds us, but it can ease America's identity crisis - Dallas News

Dallas News English not only binds us, but it can ease America's identity crisis Dallas News The National Center for Education Statistics reports that nearly one in 10 U.S. public school students was learning English as a second language in 2015, and that number is projected to increase. In Texas, about 17 percent of students already qualify ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFNbZ1skGI_zszfyuzzlAPndMPAvA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/06/19/english-not-binds-us-can-ease-americas-identity-crisis

Learning English in the Yucatan - Yucatan Living

Learning English in the Yucatan Yucatan Living As expats in the Yucatan, we spend a lot of time concerned with new languages, whether it's Spanish or Mayan. It's easy to overlook that, for locals, learning English is just as significant in terms of growth and challenge. We asked Na'atik Language ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF9aa6QjeSF5y3xlFCTxu6FrBKiGw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://yucatanliving.com/posts/learning-english-in-the-yucatan/

New English language test proposed for Australian PR applicants - SBS (blog)

SBS (blog) New English language test proposed for Australian PR applicants SBS (blog) Mr Tudge says there would be a greater incentive to learn English if migrants applying for permanent residency had to show they can pass a basic English language test. "That is quite a considerable shift from what we had been discussing previously when ... Australia to Introduce Tougher English Language Tests for Migrants The Chosun Ilbo The politicisation of English language proficiency, not poor English itself, creates barriers The Conversation AU all 10 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFt4uhFsaQv-bslxiulRrArLfHo8Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779934463223&ei=nC4qW4iYBYeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2018/06/19/new-english-language-test-proposed-australian-pr-applicants

Learn about health - Delano.lu

Delano.lu Learn about health Delano.lu In this respect, healthy citizens mean a healthy Europe, they argue. Our photo shows Andriukaitis and Mutsch during Luxembourg's presidency of the EU in 2015 (© eu2015lu.eu /Jean-Christophe Verhaegen). The debate will be in English even though the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE2nlkeCvjk-8EgPGcjUPru2CVwYw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=XNEoW6CBCoeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=http://delano.lu/d/detail/10-things-to-do/learn-about-health/182602

Florida First Lady Ann Scott shares passion for reading with Immokalee students - Fox 4

Fox 4 Florida First Lady Ann Scott shares passion for reading with Immokalee students Fox 4 "We focus a lot on literacy, because we have a lot of Spanish-speaking children. So they learn English and other things through the Guadalupe program, which is really exciting." "The most important thing about early learning is, it's not babysitting ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNElAO1ANtkAnRzHL4MFF9k8rEFNLA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779933752998&ei=XNEoW6CBCoeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/florida-first-lady-ann-scott-shares-passion-for-reading-with-immokalee-students

English classes helping non-English speaking South Bend Cubs players - WNDU-TV

WNDU-TV English classes helping non-English speaking South Bend Cubs players WNDU-TV But Velazquez never got the chance to learn the English language. Thankfully, the Cubs organization makes it a priority to develop its players in all facts of life. The Cubs have a cultural assimilation program where non- English speaking players take ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHP5PtBtFIveneR8G0fERXWZBkK6Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=XNEoW6CBCoeA-wb9kLzYCA&url=http://www.wndu.com/content/sports/English-classes-helping-foreign-born-South-Bend-Cubs-players-485859671.html