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The UK government’s proposed immigration reforms emphasise the need for migrants to learn English in order to integrate successfully. Some of the new measures announced include raising the level of ...

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But an in-depth look at the science behind how language is developed reveals an interesting parallel between the science of reading and second language learning. In fact, the science of reading can ...

Today’s post is the final one in a series where educators share potential challenges that might exist in teaching English Learners, and how to respond to them. Michelle Benegas, Ph.D., is an associate ...

It is widely accepted that learning English is essential for many adult migrants who move to the UK. Yet in the last census, over 1 million residents in England and Wales reported not speaking English ...

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Many years ago I was surprised when my writing score in an IELTS exam was lower than my younger sister's. I was teaching English for an Australian training project, using English every day at work, ...

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