Tag Archives: english as a second language

In the Middle of Nowhere

Posted on January 8, 2012 by rox

Once upon a time there were two friends, a guy and a girl. Both of them spoke English as their second language. She had studied English for ages (even at the University) and spent few years in English speaking countries. … Continue reading →

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English, a friendly language

Posted on December 30, 2011 by rox

English…what a powerful language!?! But besides its power, let’s say, there are some ‘tricky’ situations or, better, language structures, I’d like to discuss with you. SITUATION 1 A couple. Husband: ‘My love, I’m going out with a friend, tonight!’ Wife: … Continue reading →

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LUV: Like Understanding Value

Posted on December 27, 2011 by rox

What is love, baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me…No more! These were the lyrics of a very famous disco-song of the eighties. Years have passed but the question is always the same: What is love? And this question sounds particularly … Continue reading →

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ESL – English as a Second Language

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jon

Nowadays it is becoming increasingly important to learn English as a second language. It is the main language used for communication in the modern world. So why is it that English is used as a second language? For me there … Continue reading →

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