Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Learn English through Songs

Vocabulary needs to be revised again and again. Well, what could be better than studying vocabulary by listening to your favorite songs?Read the lyrics first and try to understand them. You don’t have to translate the lyrics word by word, just try to find out what the song is all about. (Note: ‘Rap’ might not be practical as those songs usually contain slang words that not even ‘ordinary’ English native speakers know.)

Pick some words or phrases from the song that you would like to learn. If necessary, look up their exact meaning in a dictionary. A dictionary might also be useful to find other interesting phrases with the word.Now, to learn the vocabulary, all you have to do is listening to the song again and again (that shouldn’t be a problem if it’s one of your favourite songs).Let the music turn you on.

Free music from MP3.com - you can download mp3 and listen to the music and song online - great site
nlyrics.com - Lyrics Collection of Quality Song Lyrics
Music from Yahoo - where you can watch video music clips
MTV - oh yes - this one is famous with great and sexy video clips from famous singers
Video music from Google - that's great too
Video music clips from YouTube
Independent Music from Garageband.com - you can listen to the music and English song from independent artists
Song, Music and video clips from American Online (AOL)
Music from Microsoft Networks
Sing365.com - Where you can find every English song lyrics of every singers with their photos and biography
RockStar Supernova from Microsoft Networks - for whom who like rock music
Song room from ElsClub - you can listen to the song and see the lyric

Study Abroad Tips


  • With astute planning, anyone can afford study abroad. To economize, study in a country where the U.S. dollar is especially strong and/or study for a shorter duration.
  • Study abroad is for everyone, not just language majors. In fact, many employers and graduate and professional schools welcome applicants with overseas experience.
  • If you aren't sure about how you'd fare alone, consider going abroad with a close friend.
  • Study the political climate of the country to determine if it is safe to visit.
  • Learn about museums, architectural landmarks and other famous sites, and then explore them.



  • Attend all program orientations. They're a great source of information.
  • Research the host country's culture, religion, history, current events, and economy. This will help reduce subsequent culture shock and home sickness.
  • Learn about traditional day-to-day behavior. What may be polite in one country—i.e., tipping—may be offensive elsewhere.
  • Try to learn a few handy local phrases of the local language. The more you know of the language, the better you'll adjust.
  • Record the address and telephone numbers of the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and keep this information with you at all times.
  • How expensive or difficult is a local Internet connection? Online access lets you contact family and friends via email, and keep informed of events back home via the Web. All this will help reduce culture shock and home sickness.
  • Keep a journal. When you return, your journal will remind you of interesting sites and events you might otherwise have forgotten. Moreover, your journal may be a helpful resource if you subsequently write about your experiences or advise future study abroad students.


USA Study Guide & Scholarship


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Us-guide  - Study in the USA guide - good site for study in the USA


Institute Of International Education - IIE Vietnam - Information to study in the US.


Vietnam Education Foundation - VEF- Provide scholarships for Vietnamese students to study in the USA


Fulbright Program in Vietnam - Hanoi, Vietnam - U.S. Scholar Program. International Fulbright Science & Technology Ph.D. Scholarship


Chương trình học bổng Việt Nam - Vietnamese Overseas Scholarship - 322 project from Vietnamese government - 400 scholarships every year.


Singapore Study Guide


Singapore Education - The complete guide to study in Singapore - in Vietnamese


Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) Singapore Scholarship


 


United Kingdom Study Guide


British Council Vietnam

Chevening Programme - wards scholarships to overseas students in over 150 countries


Official Homepage of the Vietnamese Student Association in the UK


 


Australia Study Guide


IDP Education Australia

Monday, March 16, 2009

Practicing Business English

What do I need to study?

    Social interactions

      Introductions

      Socializing

      Inviting

      Requesting

      Telephoning

       



    Business Correspondence

      Letter writing

      Memos

      Proposals

      Business plans

      Advertising

      Other communication

       



    Business Meetings

      Phrases for discussion

      Agendas

      Assignments and Follow-up

       



    Business Presentations

      Professionalism

      Organization

      Visuals

      Audience awareness

       



    Business Vocabulary

      Products and Services

      Promotion

      Finance and Banking

      Accounting and Invoicing

      Technology

      Channeling

       



    Business Activities

      Buying and Selling

      Cultural skills

      Networking

      Negotiation

      Contracts


Business English


Business English The Australian Radio network provides a great site to learn Business English through concrete examples and situations. There are tips and exercises after each lessons. You must enjoy it.

BBC Learning English | Business English Learn and improve your English through business related topics.


English for Presentations - Effective Public Speaking Skills


Business English  Doing Business in English

Useful Expression for  business English

 


Business English Pod  Learn Business English at your convenience with our free MP3 Business English Podcast.



Bloomberg.com - Financial news - Investment Tools - Market Data


American Business Jargon

Business English for EFL, ESL students.


BusinessWeek: Daily & Breaking News from the world of business.


MBA Programs at Business Schools


Worldwide directory of MBA schools and programs that includes admission tips, scholarship links


Weekly Business Writing Tips


English Net Links - Business English