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Immerse Languages Institute is taking every possible precautionary measure to ensure the safety of both our students and staff. We have instructed our teachers to wear masks at all times at our centre, wipe all tables with disinfectant before and after every class, avoid any direct contact with students, such as shaking hands, keep a safe social distance and report any suspicious symptoms immediately.
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Handy Checklist for Better Writing At Work
/in Education, Language, Learning, Teaching, TutoringHandy Checklist for Better Writing At Work
Have you ever questioned your English writing skills, especially at work? If your answer is yes, then you are not alone. Writing in any language can be quite an arduous and challenging task for many people. For example, it is not uncommon to question whether your grammar is correct or the tone is right.
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Hispanic Life for Expats
/in Culture, general, Language, LearningHispanic Life for Expats
Whether you prefer living in a Mediterranean old city, surrounded by a blue sea, a white stone City wall, and the coral view of the orange fields, or in a vibrant metropolis, full of delicious food and nightlife connected to both Asia and Europe, or even the capital of bars and Tapas, expats seem to love Hispanic cities. According to a survey done by an expats group, InterNation, three Hispanic cities are amongst the top five best cities for expats to live and work. Hispanics is a term used to cover everything related to Spain and Hispano-America: language, food, traditions, and culture. Shall we take a closer look at these three cities. May be you would like to try to experience them and start equipping yourself by learning Spanish.
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School Interviews need not be so stressful
/in Education, Language, Learning, Teaching, TutoringSchool Interviews Need Not Be So Stressful
School interviews can be a very worrying and stressful time for both students and parents. Competition for places can be fierce and failure to get selected to the right schools can seriously affect future academic and career plans.
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Football and World Languages
/in Education, general, LanguageFootball and World Languages
I am not a football (or soccer) fanatic but World Cup fascinates me always. The official campaign of FIFA says “Football unites the world.” For me, World Cup unites my family. I remember staying late and watching matches with my parents during my childhood years. With 62 games now done and dusted, just two matches are yet to be played at the World Cup in Qatar. My parents, who are now in their seventies, and I are still so keen to wake up for the 3:00 am matches.
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The Magic of Christmas – In México and Latin America
/in Culture, Education, general, LanguageTHE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS In México and Latin America
I have marked the last day of November on the calendar to enter my favorite month. December has arrived and with it Christmas. The cinnamon smell and the season’s joy invade every corner of my house. Although for years I have not had the opportunity to return home. I try to take some traditions and adapt them to my life in Hong Kong.
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4 Common Health and Fitness Urban Myths
/in Education, general, Language4 Common Health and Fitness Urban Myths
I shall begin by explaining what an urban myth is. It’s basically a story or statement that we have read or been taught and so believe it to be true, especially when we see or hear it repeated in or from reliable sources. My favourite example is the belief that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. I remember being taught this at school and seeing it often listed as a ‘did you know’ fact. However, if you think about it logically, the Great Wall is no wider than a normal road and how many roads can be seen from space!
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