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    7 Reasons Interpreters should Study English Online

    August 27, 2018

    If you are an interpreter and are reading this, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you. I, myself have dabbled at interpreting. Though it was a nice experience, I never got the hang of it. First, you don't have any dictionaries you can consult while you work...

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    What is a native speaker and why should you care?

    August 20, 2018

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    Reed James

    Among English teachers, the term "native speaker" is a touchy and ambiguous subject. Now that I am going to explain it, I will open a can of worms. However, I will do this: use the worms as bait and catch some big fish with them and fry them up for you. So here goes:

    My...

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    7 Tips for Effective English Learning

    August 14, 2018

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    Reed James

    Be fearless

    Some students can be daunted by a new language, whether through reading, writing, listening or speaking. I find that listening is particularly difficult. How do you answer a native speaker if you don't understand everything they said?

    Of course, if you are in...

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    Stopping by Woods

    August 9, 2018

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    Reed James

    Poetry is a great way to become familiar with a language. It is rooted in the way the words sound, the way they are put together. They often paint a picture like this one does. Imagine that you are out in the middle of the woods alone, on your horse. How do you feel.

    Th...

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