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Why do I write in English? 11 Jul 2013 | 01:39 pm
Zhang Lijia The first Roman emperor famously said: “When you gain a new language, you gain a new soul.” I am not sure that I’ve gained a new soul after having learned English but I’ve gained a goo...
British slang for money 30 May 2013 | 01:51 pm
The rat race In every country there are slang terms for money. In this post we share the official and unofficial ways Brits refer to money. The British population most definitely has an island menta...
#TEDLesson – Jay Walker: The world’s English learning mania 23 May 2013 | 08:45 am
Talk Summary: Is learning English so important? Why? How come the Chinese are obsessed with improving their English? What opportunities does it bring? Jay Walker discusses. To view the official TED ...
#TEDlessons – Susan Cain: The power of introverts 14 May 2013 | 01:16 pm
Talk Summary: In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introv...
#TEDlessons – Steve Jobs: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish. 7 May 2013 | 08:20 am
Talk Summary: In his famous speech to Stanford University graduates in 2005, Steve Jobs talks about three different stories from his life: Connecting the dots, Love and loss, and Death. English Track...
#TEDLesson – Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders 29 Apr 2013 | 01:12 pm
Sheryl Sandberg gave this TED talk in December 2010 and ultimately a book grew out of this speech. Her book, published in 2013, is entitled: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. So what does ‘...
#TEDLesson – Do Schools Kill Creativity – Sir Ken Robinson 22 Apr 2013 | 01:55 pm
Talk Summary: As we grow up, do we lose our imagination and creativity? Why? Does the education system strip us of our originality and individuality? Does this society condemn mistakes? Does our educ...
Learning English with TED Talks – #TEDLessons 22 Apr 2013 | 01:51 pm
Here at English Trackers we’re huge fans of TED talks. We think they’re a great resource for learning English, as the speeches are packed full of practical vocabulary, colloquialisms and expressions....
Graduates: Preparing For The Labour Market 12 Apr 2013 | 01:22 pm
Four key actions to take that will help get you ready for the workplace: 1. Prepare your CV Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start when you’re sitting down to create a CV. Start with a stat...
The ESL Teacher and The World Traveler 9 Apr 2013 | 11:51 am
Each year, the statistics for Americans who travel abroad is increasing. While this may sound like a good thing, especially for foreign economies and the travel industry, the truth is that the number ...
