Archive: Oct 2017

Teacher Diaries: Mr. MacDonald – Love Speaking

Teacher Diaries: Mr. MacDonald – Love Speaking

Teacher Diaries: Mr. MacDonald – Love Speaking

When thinking about skills we learn when acquiring a new language, perhaps speaking is the one we can make the biggest impact with. While it might be considered a good personal attribute, people will rarely comment “Oh, that person is such a good listener”‘ in regard to their second language ability. Likewise it’s very uncommon for others to first hear of you through your writing. Read More

Halloween 2017

Halloween 2017

Halloween 2017

Happy Halloween! i-Learner’s having a halloween party and you’re invited. Trick-or-treat, handicrafts and tons of sweets! Our Halloween Party is an excellent opportunity for you to interact with our Oxbridge tutors! Dress up and join us for our fun i-Learner Halloween party! Halloween 2017 Here are some photos from the parties so far:… Read More

Teacher Diaries: Mr. Adam – Love Speaking

Teacher Diaries: Mr. Adam – Love Speaking

Teacher Diaries: Mr. Adam – Love Speaking

When I think of learning a foreign language, I realise that out of all the language skills, I have most admiration for good speakers. When you read, you can take your time. When you listen, you can process the language quietly in your head. When you write, you can revise what’s on the page a hundred times. When you speak, however, everything happens in real-time and you have… Read More

2017 Speech Festival

2017 Speech Festival

2017 Speech Festival

Speech Festival classes are now open! Come along to prepare your entry to the 69th Speech Festival. Classes will help you interpret your poems and prose pieces so you can perform them fantastically! Training Focus: Understanding your poem or prose piece Rhythm and fluency Breathing and tone Pronunciation, articulation and voice projection Our Speech Festival Trainers: Ms Clare is a Shakespeare and drama lecturer from England. She… Read More