Why is student teacher rapport important? At Manc English we think that if we are in a relaxed, supportive environment, we learn better. Therefore we are not afraid of experimenting or making mistakes. The rapport between the student and the teacher is very important, as is the rapport between the learners. If both of theseContinue reading “Why is student teacher rapport important?”
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Questions international students might ask before moving to Manchester to study
What kind of clothes should I bring? Good question. You can have four seasons in one day in Manchester. English weather is very changeable so it’s a good idea to wear layers as one minute you are cold but then when you go indoors you can get too hot when the heating is on. InContinue reading “Questions international students might ask before moving to Manchester to study”
How to become a CELTA trainer?
Are you at the point in your teaching career where you would like to move into a different area but not necessarily a management role? Teachers don’t necessarily make great managers. Not everyone wants to be in an office poring over admin. Have you already got your diploma but don’t know what do next? DoContinue reading “How to become a CELTA trainer?”
Top tips to improve your IELTS speaking score
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that measures the English language proficiency of candidates who wish to study or work in countries or organisations where English is used as the means of communication. It tests the four language skills, listening, reading, writing and speaking. Please see my previous blogs about writingContinue reading “Top tips to improve your IELTS speaking score”
10 top tips to improve your English vocabulary for IELTS
Here at Manc English we want you to improve all areas of English. How can you improve your vocabulary? Firstly, let’s consider the lexical approach. What is the lexical approach to language teaching and learning? Firstly, let’s look at the word lexis which according to the Oxford Learners’ Dictionary is a noun which means “allContinue reading “10 top tips to improve your English vocabulary for IELTS”
Top tips to improve your academic IELTS writing task 2 score
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that measures the English language proficiency of candidates who wish to study or work in countries or organisations where English is used as the means of communication. It tests the four language skills, listening, reading, writing and speaking. This blog will focus on the writingContinue reading “Top tips to improve your academic IELTS writing task 2 score”
Top tips to improve your academic IELTS writing task 1 score
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that measures the English language proficiency of candidates who wish to study or work in countries or organisations where English is used as the means of communication. It tests the four language skills, listening, reading, writing and speaking. This blog will focus on the writingContinue reading “Top tips to improve your academic IELTS writing task 1 score”
What are 10 great apps for studying English?
Quiz Your English At Manc English we use the Cambridge Empower books with added online access and content for our General English Classes. The Quiz your English app is a language practice app allowing you to practice English with your friends all over the world. It is the ideal add-on to the Cambridge Empower books.Continue reading “What are 10 great apps for studying English?”
Physical and mental wellbeing for teachers: some tips
There can be no denying that the year 2020 has been a totally unprecedented one for the world over. We have all made changes and sacrifices in our daily lives. Coping with changes in both our working and private lives is extremely challenging. Just google managing change and see how many entries there are. IContinue reading “Physical and mental wellbeing for teachers: some tips”
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