by Dr. Shanthi Thomas English is, still, the world’s preferred language. When two strangers from different corners of the world meet, they greet in English, and try to remember all the English phrases they learnt in school so as to converse. No doubt about that. English is here to stay. However, the methods of learning…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Is everything well and good with India’s education system? The answer to this question is a resounding ‘no’. Even a cursory look at India’s school education will reveal the serious issues plaguing the system. Let us take a look at these issues. 1. Lack of quality educators The quality of teachers…
Idioms add colour and flourish to the language and it is very interesting to know how they originated. Anyone who wants to learn English will have to learn these expressions that make the English language so much more interesting and vibrant. Here are a select few. 1. Be on cloud nine If we say that…
College planning in USA, for some, can start as early as the preschool years, when children begin to learn about different occupations, learn to make decisions, and start performing small household chores. Conscious college and career planning, however, generally begin when a child is in middle school or is just starting high school, and students…
The global pandemic that hit the world at the beginning of 2020 has already changed our lifestyles a lot. The majority of countries around the globe are currently in the lockdown, which means adults are encouraged to work remotely and kids are in the quarantine. However, even though schools are shut, it does not mean…
How to prepare for English spelling Bee? Every year in the United States of America, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a much-anticipated event where hundreds of young talented minds compete to get their spellings right. Numerous schools around the world also conduct Spelling Bee contests. If you think of it, it is only in…
Home schooling: What, why and how. Can home become a school? Some parents would say, ‘yes’. Homeschooling is a concept that is increasingly being talked about recently because of the current COVID-19 pandemic that has forced both parents and children to be at home, away from work and school. It would be natural for the…
Aesop’s Fables have been a traditionally popular collection of simple stories that convey moral values, supposedly written by Aesop, a slave and storyteller in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Even in the modern era, the stories do not lose their appeal as their messages are timeless. Here is a top pick of stories…
‘Digital era’ is the moniker given to the fast-paced, tech-hungry milieu in which the human race finds itself at the moment. It began towards the end of the 20th century, by about 1970, and is very much running full steam ahead. As with all avenues of human enterprise, the learning of English is influenced radically…
English teachers use a variety of tried and tested methods to teach reading. Here are some of the top techniques that are used to teach learners, no matter young or old. 1. The Alphabet Method This is an age-old method dating back to the days of Ancient Greece and Rome. In this method, the emphasis…
Let us admit it. English spelling can be crazy and a pain in the neck. Some of the words you find in the Spelling Bee competitions are just mind boggling. In English Many words are not written the way they are pronounced, and the same sound can be produced by multiple spellings. However, fret not….
Whether your child is with a day care provider, or home with a parent, I have a few tips for you if you are considering enrolling your child in preschool. Choosing a preschool is much like looking for child care. Find the preschool that is right for you. Many child care centers have a pre-k…