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How Music Can Help You To Learn English

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Learning a new language is tough, no matter who you are and how much experience you have, but there are solutions out there to help you through the process. When it comes to learning a new language, music can be a fantastic aid. Not only can music help you to remember English words and phrases, but it can also promote a more positive and enjoyable attitude towards learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there is one rule that applies to everyone who is studying… that’s to have fun. If learning is fun it will be more effective – and that’s true when learning anything new, not just a language. This is where music comes in! Music can help to promote a more positive attitude to learning, which in turn can help you to perfect your English Skills in no time at all.

Research shows that music can have a positive effect on cognitive test performances. Out of a test of 30 undergraduates it was found that more questions were completed and more answers were correct when completing a cognitive test listening to music, as opposed to completing the test in silence.

Not only does music promote a positive attitude towards learning, but it can also help you to remember English words and phrases through repetition. Songs and music will very often contain a lot of useful vocabulary, phrases and expressions, and what’s more, many of the words and sound patterns within a song are repeated, which makes it very easy for them to stick in your mind. Tunes and lyrics will often get stuck in your mind even without realising it, something which is known as an earworm.

Repetition is extremely important when it comes to learning a new language. It’s important that the terms and phrases you learn are ingrained in your memory and that anything new you learn is not going to just be forgotten. That’s why music makes for an excellent aid when learning a new language.

Another benefit of Learning English through music and songs is that you can often learn slang which you won’t find in a textbook or study guide. Many terms originating from popular music have worked their way into the English dictionary, for example the words YOLO, an abbreviation of the phrase “You only live once”, Bling, a word used to describe extravagant jewellery, and Diss (or dis), a term which means a failure to show respect.

Some of the best music artists to aid you in your English Studies include: The Beatles, thanks to their catchy melodies and simple lyrics, Ed Sheeran, thanks to his relatable tracks, and One Direction, again thanks to their simple lyrics and relatable stories.

If you are looking to perfect your English Language Skills by studying in an authentic environment in England, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our courses are designed to make the most out of your trip, helping you to develop English Language skills you will use for life. Discover more about our English Courses today…


A day in the life of a student

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We recently had the pleasure of meeting Ezgi, an enthusiastic student from Turkey. We asked her to write this blog, explaining what a usual day at LTC was like for her, and asking her to tell others about her overall experience. Here’s what she had to say…

“My name is Ezgi, I am from Turkey, Istanbul, and I am 19 years old. After I enrolled at a university earlier this year, I decided to go to the UK to improve my English. When I started to organise the trip, I became very nervous about everything. I hadn’t travelled by myself before and 2 months was really long period for me to live alone. But despite these feelings, I booked my course at LTC Eastbourne and went anyway.

I soon realised there was nothing to worry about.

On my first day in England, I visited the school by bus. I wasn’t sure how the journey would be, and I even got a little lost, but people were so kind and polite, and they helped me and showed me how to get to the school. When I then arrived at LTC Eastbourne, the staff welcomed me so politely. After only a few minutes, I relaxed and started to feel like LTC was a second home.

At LTC Eastbourne my typical day looked something like this…

 

 

 

 

In the morning, I would leave my homestay provider to catch the bus to school. My homestay family would take me to the bus stop and I would then travel by bus for 15 minutes. I am used to living in Istanbul where the city is crowded and buses were the main form of transportation, so travelling in this way was no problem for me!

 

 

In my class, there were 10 students, all from different countries – everybody was so friendly. Even though I was the only girl in the class, it was never an issue and we all became good friends. My teachers were also very kind and friendly. They clearly love teaching and cared about what we wanted to learn, adapting lessons to suit our needs. At the beginning, I thought, “if I don’t understand them, how can I communicate with them?”, but luckily I have never had that problem, thanks to the excellent teachers and their clear communication.

 

 

 

 

At lunch time I would then eat at the school. Honestly, I am not the kind of person who eats too much food, but at LTC the food is really delicious and is very tempting! The meals are cheap and really big. After lunch, I then often played table tennis with other students, or sometimes we would just sit in the garden chatting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the break, we would then start our afternoon class. This was always my favourite lesson. I was studying for TOEFL exams and these lessons were really useful for me.

 

 

 

 

 

After school, everyday, my friends and I would try something new. We would go to the cinema, pier, mall, parks or sometimes just Starbucks for a chat. Luckily I made really good friends here. I will miss them so much! I would often find that I preferred to spend time with friends as they helped me to practice my English.

 

 

I would then go back to my homestay. But before dinner, I would visit the local park (which was near to my house) and complete my homework and study. I liked taking in the fresh air and lying on the grass. So if there wasn’t rain, I always preferred to stay outside. But this is England, weather is changing all the time… Every morning, I found I was cold so I would wear a sweatshirt. But then during the day I would get hot and have to take off my sweatshirt. This is how life goes in England!

 

 

 

 

 

After the park I would then return to my homestay to have dinner and spend time with my family. I really loved them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before bed I used to enjoy writing in my diary, mainly about my thoughts and feelings of the day (writing always makes me happy).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the weekends, my friends and I would always go somewhere different. Going anywhere from Eastbourne is really easy. When I came here, some people said “You’ll start to getting bored after 1 week in Eastbourne.” But I had 2 months here and not once did I get bored! I love Eastbourne. I suppose it is mostly because of my friends, my teachers and LTC staff. I am so glad that I have been a student in LTC. I feel so lucky. I will never forget my experience here, and will always treasure my memories of LTC.”

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If you’d like to find out some more information regarding our adult General English language courses then please contact us. Here at LTC Eastbourne we offer a selection of General English Language Courses, from elementary to advanced levels.

You can contact us today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about our English courses today…

Eastbourne Airbourne 2015

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In Eastbourne, there is an air show held every year and is an organised event involving the Royal Air Force as well as other military and civilian aircraft. If you study at LTC Eastbourne, you will have a chance to see this wonderful event. You can find more information about Eastbourne Airbourne on their website. To get you into the mood of Airbourne, there is a video to keep you occupied.

 

Vocabulary About Flying

There are some more vocabulary related to flying and what better way to study English than learning phrases which people say when speaking. Below there are some phrases used during conversations which you could use when speaking English.

1. Get off to a flying start

If you ‘get off to a flying start‘, something or someone began an activity successfully.

Example:Maria started her new job last week and has got off to a flying start! She has already had a pay rise!

2. When pigs fly/Pigs might fly

When someone says ‘when pigs fly‘ or ‘pigs might fly‘, they mean that they think something is unlikely to happen and it is a funny expression as pigs will never fly.

Example: 

Jason – “My football team are going to win the Championships this year!

Mark – “Yeah right! Pigs might fly! That team is the worst in the world!

3. To pass with flying colours

If you take a test and you pass with really good marks, you ‘pass with flying colours‘. It is a very good idiom to use during conversation and try using it with your English speaking friends.

Tracy – “I passed my driving test with flying colours! Passed first time!

Emma – “Congratulations! You can now drive me to school.

4. On the fly

If you do an action ‘on the fly‘, you are doing this activity without any preparation or previous planning.

Simon – “I had a 30 minute presentation to give last night but was told 10 minutes beforehand that it was being shortened to 5 minutes. I had to shorten it on the fly!”

5. Time flies

If ‘time flies‘, ‘time flew‘ or ‘it flew by‘, you did an activity which made time seem short and passed quickly. You can use the expressions to suggest that you like something as it made time appear shorter. These short phrases are from the full phrase ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.

Jenny – “I really enjoyed our maths class last week. I didn’t expect the time to fly by so quick.

Well that is all for today’s post. Do you happen to know any language related to flying or aircrafts? You really should come to LTC Eastbourne to study as the lessons are enjoyable with time flying by during your lessons. You will also have a chance to experience Eastbourne Airbourne.

Which English Course is the Best for You?

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Are you wondering which English Course is the best for you? Which course meets your requirements and will help you to achieve your goals? Which Is the best English course to learn in general? Well, when signing up to an English Language course there will always be the tough decision of which course to pick. There are many different English courses out there, all aimed at different skill levels and with different focusses. So, which is the best to pick?

Throughout this article we will be covering what some of the best English courses to take are, as well as looking at the best places to study, and the best English exams to take based on your specific requirements.

Which English course will be the best suited for your learning style? Keep reading to find out…

Which English Course Should you Take?

The question of which English course you should take isn’t an easy one. The English course you decide to choose will depend on a huge range of factors, whether that be your existing level of English understanding, your desired outcome from studying a course, or simply where in the world you would like to study.

The English course you take is all dependent on you as a learner. Some will find it difficult to pick up a new language, particularly if they haven’t learnt one before. Whereas, some will find it a lot easier, particularly those who already have knowledge of other languages.

There are various different English courses that language schools offer. But, with most English language courses, it will all depend on your age, since different age brackets will have different requirements and focusses. There are courses aimed at young learners, usually between the ages of 10-17, as well as various courses for adults with a range of different abilities and focusses, for example, beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, or courses specifically aimed at helping a student to prepare for certain exams, for example, CELTA. In recent times, there has even been an increase in the number of English courses aimed at really young learners, as young as 3 years old. The selection of English Courses available out there really are endless.

To really discover which English course you should be taking, you need to ask yourself some questions:

How Old Are You?

As mentioned above, the English course you choose often depends on your age. If you are young, and still at school or college, it will be unlikely that you are looking for a business English Language course. Similarly, if you are older, and looking to learn the English Language, even at a beginner level, then it is unlikely you will want to join an English Summer Course, where the majority of students will be in their teens.

What Is Your Current Ability Level When It Comes To English?

Your ability level does often tie in with your age, but that doesn’t mean its always the case. When choosing an English Language course, it is important to choose the one which best suits your level of ability. If you have no experience using English, then an advanced English course just won’t be right for you. Likewise, if you already have a good understanding of English, then you are just not going to see any value enrolling on a beginner’s course.

What Are You Trying To Get Out Of Learning English?

You need to have a think about what the end goal of you learning English is. If you are studying for business purposes, then a business English language course will be right for you. If you are studying the language simply so that you can get by in an English speaking country, then a beginners or intermediate course will be the one for you. You will really need to have a think about what your goals are and the desired outcome of studying an English language course.

Is There A Specific Exam Or Qualification You Are Studying For?

If you are studying for an English exam, then there are plenty of courses out their aimed at exam preparation. Perhaps you are studying for the Cambridge First exam, or maybe the IELTS exam. In which case, exam preparation courses can help you to focus on exactly what you need. The course teacher will even be able to adapt the focus to your specific strengths and weaknesses

By asking yourself these questions you will be able to form a good idea of the courses available to you and which might be best for your requirements.

Choosing the Best English Course to Learn

Choosing the right English Course should be based on a range of factors, including your age, ability level and where you want to study, etc. If you’re an absolute beginner, wondering how to learn English, then an advanced course wont me the one for you. Making sure that you pick the right English course is key to your success. If you know exactly what you want to achieve and what you want to get out of your English Langauge Course, then making the right decision won’t be too hard.

If you already know exactly what course to take, and its just a matter of finding the best English course provider, then there are plenty of thing you can do to help you to make that decision. Take a look at the reviews of various English schools who offer the course you are looking to enrol on. Look for a course provider who has good reviews on sites such as: Facebook, Trustpilot, and on Google. You can also look at website such as English UK, the professional organisation representing English language teaching organisations in the UK, or The British Council, who established the first accreditation scheme in the world for English language schools, to discover some of the top English Course providers in the UK. There are similar bodies all over the world, for example the Australian Association for the Teaching of English in Australia, the NCTE in the USA, and many more.

Discover LTC’s fantastic range of English Courses today, catering to all levels of ability and various different age groups.

A big factor when choosing the best English course to learn for you, perhaps the most important factor, is location. This might well in fact be the main reason you are taking the course, to travel somewhere new! If you are looking to study abroad, in an English-speaking country, then you have plenty of options. Studying in an English-speaking country will enable you to practice your English language skills with native speakers, in an authentic environment. But, if the thought of being far away from home does not appeal to you, then not to worry. With more than 8,000 international schools across the globe, I’m sure you can find something a bit closer to home.

Where Is The Best Place To Study An English Course?

Choosing a course in the right country is a personal decision that you have to make. Often, this decision is what has sparked an interest in enrolling on an English course, so that you can visit somewhere new. The country or location you choose is all dependant on what you are looking to get out of your course, and what kind of culture you want to indulge in. The main English-speaking countries that you might want to look at are: England, North America, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, all of which are popular destinations for foreign students learning English.

If you already know where you would like to visit, then it’s time to start investigating which English course and school are the best in that location.

If location isn’t so important to you, and you are simply looking to make the most out of your time abroad, then you have plenty more options. Studying in an English-speaking country does help when studying the language, as you can get real life practise. But, its not essential.

Make sure to do some research into the different schools and locations, to make sure they meet your needs and requirements in terms of: pricing, accommodation, experience, and education. You also want to make sure that the location you choose has excellent facilities and plenty to do. Although you will be studying English, this will not take up all of your time. You will want somewhere to unwind and settle down after a long day studying English!

What English Course do you Need to Study a Degree in the UK?

There are various different English courses out there that can help benefit your career and future learning. Having an English language qualification of some form can be a great help when looking to progress with your studies, since most universities in an English-speaking country require you to have good English reading, writing, and speaking skills. This is to ensure that you can keep up with the lesson in terms of understanding, but also so that you can contribute to discussions, work with others, and perhaps even give presentations.

In the UK, among other English-speaking countries, all teaching is in English and you must be sufficiently fluent in English in order to be able to benefit from your education. If your first language isn’t English, you will need to prove that you meet the requirements of a university. And this will often mean taking a proficiency test, such as IELTS, or some other form of English qualification such as the Cambridge Certificate in ADVANCED English or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English. Some universities will have their own courses and exams to demonstrate your level of English.

Often, you will need a minimum C in GCSE English or an equivalent qualification such as the French Baccalaureate or German Abitur.

What is the Best English Teaching Course?

If you are looking to eventually teach English students in some form or another, then you will want to work towards an English Language teaching qualification such as the CELTA or TEFL certifications. There are plenty of English language course providers out there who cater to this specific course, helping you to prepare in advance, and some course providers will even provide a preparation course, and the exam, all from the same location.

There are numerous English teaching courses out there, which does make it difficult to choose the right one. Below we have detailed some of the most popular English teaching certifications, to help you to make the right choice:

CELTA

CELTA is a practical English language teaching qualification that provides you with the necessary knowledge, and hands-on teaching experience, to help you qualify as a teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL). Many employers around the world will specifically ask for a CELTA certification.

TEFL

TEFL, or Teaching English As A Foreign Language, is a certification that is typically required by schools and language institutes when they want to hire well-trained teachers. You don’t necessarily need a teaching qualification, degree, or prior teaching experience to teach English abroad. However, schools in countries like Spain, Japan and Argentina want to hire people with a TEFL certification.

TESOL

Similar to TEFL, but slightly different in the fact that TESOL is the teaching of English to non-native speakers in native English-speaking countries. A TESOL certification will often be required when looking to teach non-native speakers in locations such as: The UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa

DELTA

DELTA, or a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is slightly more advanced than the certifications mentioned above. DELTA is for teachers who already have experience, at least a year’s, and is suitable for teachers in any context working with any age group.

Checkout our recent blog post, How To Prepare For An English Language Course, to pick up some tips on how to best prepare for your English Course.

Teaching English to others is a hard and lengthy process, so you need to make sure that your English skills are the best they can be before you can think about teaching in English. The certifications and qualifications mentioned above will also make it much easier to find work. There are lots of English language course that will help you achieve the grammar, punctuation and speaking levels required for teaching, its just a matter of choosing the right one for you.

Which English Exam Should You Take?

There are various English exam’s you can take, some of which we have mentioned above such as IELTS, Cambridge First, CELTA, TEFL, and many more. But, which exam is the right one for you and your requirements?

Well, choosing an English exam is heavily dependant on what your focus is. If you don’t have any plans to start teaching English, then a TEFL or CELTA exam wouldn’t be appropriate. Where as, if you are simply looking for an English qualification that could help you get into a UK university, then the IELTS and Cambridge First Certifications will be of benefit.

If you plan to take an English exam, then you probably have a good idea of why you are taking it and how it is going to benefit you. If you are only considering an English exam, then doing your research and having a proper think about why you want to take an English exam, and how it is going to benefit you, will be important.

How Can an English Language Course Benefit you?

English language courses can be beneficial for many different reasons. They will help you to improve on your English skills. They can provide you with an extra qualification for later in life. And it can also be a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and experience new cultures. Taking an English language course can help you to communicate better with people in native English-speaking countries, and some jobs will also look for people who can speak an additional language, giving you an edge over others.

Enrolling on an English course will help to boost your confidence, and by enrolling on a course in a country other than your own, you will be exposed to new cultures, new people, and a whole new language.

Learning a new language, immersing yourself in a new culture, and meeting new people will all help you to grow as a person.


If you would like to find out some more information about what the best English Course would be for your requirements, or to enquire about the range of English Language courses we have on offer here at LTC, then please get in touch today. LTC are one of the best English Language Schools in Eastbourne, catering to various different age groups and ability levels. You can get in touch with LTC today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover which English course is best with LTC today…

How To Prepare For An English Language Course

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Embarking on an English language course or visiting an English language school for the first time can seem daunting. But, there are plenty of different ways that you can prepare for an English course in advance. English language course preparation will help you to feel more comfortable in an English lesson, allowing you to make the most out of your time.

There are various different English school preparation methods which can help you gain an edge over your peers and other learners, helping you to get a head start in your language studies. This blog post takes a look into some of the best methods when it comes to English language school preparation, helping you to feel as comfortable as possible when first venturing into the classroom.

Discover some tips for your own English course preparation below:

Why An English Language Course Is Beneficial

Studying an English language course is beneficial for a whole host of different reasons! Studying a language of any kind will help to broaden your horizons, and when that language is English, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, well the benefits speak for themself. English course preparation will ensure you are in the perfect position to make the most out of your English course, when the time comes, helping you to take advantage of the numerous benefits the English language has to offer.

Studying an English language course will help you to better understand the language and help you to develop the language skills required to communicate effortlessly in English. This is particularly the case when that course is in an English-speaking environment, as you will have the opportunity to practise your English skills in an authentic environment and with native speakers, helping you to make the most out of your studies. When enrolling at an English school in a native speaking country, some English language school preparation may be worthwhile, helping you to be as prepared as you can be.

Taking part in English language training of any kind can be highly beneficial for your career, for business purposes, or for something as simple as making new friends. The importance of the English language cannot be overlooked in this day and age! Just look at our blog post, Why learning English is important. Having said that, the prospect of enrolling on an English language course can also seem rather daunting, and that’s why English language course preparation is essential to making the most out of your studies.

Proper English school preparation will help to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible when first visiting your English school.

Why English language Schools Are Beneficial

So, we know the benefits of studying a language and how an English language course can help to broaden your horizons when it comes to work, studies, or socialising. But what are the benefits of studying at an English language school? Are there any language school benefits? As opposed to teaching yourself or studying an online course for example.

Well, an English language school has all of the necessary resources and knowledge to help you with exactly what you need. If you are learning English for business purposes, then an English language school can put a focus on business vocabulary. Or, if you are simply looking to learn enough in order to get by in an English-speaking country, then your English language school will be able to put a focus on broad and basic understanding and communication.

Visiting a language school for the first time can be scary, and that’s why English language school preparation is extremely beneficial when first enrolling. English school preparation will help to make sure that you are as prepared as possible for your English course, before first walking into a lesson.

Enrolling on an English language course with an English school is an excellent way to improve your English language skills, perhaps even the best way. But to make the most out of your studies, some English course preparation will be useful. English language course preparation will help to give you a head start over other learners, and is sure to impress your teacher too.

Different Preparation Methods For An English Language Course

As we have already covered, English language course preparation is incredibly important for a number of reasons, but mainly to ensure that you are as comfortable as you can be when entering your first lesson. English school preparation will also help you to get an edge over your peers studying the same course.

English course preparation can involve a range of different tips and tactics, predominantly focussed on you getting a better understanding of basic English in advance. Some of those tips and tactics could include:

Set yourself achievable goals:

Goals are extremely important when it comes to learning a language or learning anything for that matter. By setting yourself realistic goals you have something to work towards, which can help to keep you focussed and motivated.

Immerse yourself in English:

It could be worthwhile to immerse yourself in English in advance of your course. Reading, watching and listening in English are all fantastic ways of immersing yourself in the language. Pick up an English book, or tune into an English radio station, or why not watch a film in English? All of these are excellent ways to immerse yourself in English, while entertaining yourself too. Our blog post, How To Learn English Fast, provides some good information on how you can acquire language skills from English film and music.

Read your notes or any resources provided to you in advance:

If your English language school has provided you with any notes or resources in advance of your English course, then make sure that you read this carefully. There could be plenty of valuable information in there which will help to prepare you for the start of your course. It’s also not uncommon to be sent work, which your language school will expect you to have completed by your first lesson.

Take advantage of online resources:

The most valuable resource you have is the internet, so make sure you use it! You can find just about anything on the internet, and learning resources are no exception. There are plenty of websites out their which are dedicated to English Preparation and helping you to develop a better understanding of the English language.

Don’t panic or stress:

As it says above, don’t panic or stress, this will only make it more difficult. Remain calm and stress free, it’s only an English course at the end of the day. By remaining calm and stress free you can make sure that you are fully focussed on the course, helping you to absorb as much information as possible.

By following the above English language school preparation tips, you can make sure that you are as prepared as possible for your course. English language preparation will help to reduce your stress so that you can just focus on your studies.

Why Preparation For An English Language Course Is Important

English language school preparation isn’t essential, the point of your course is for you to study after all. However, preparation is extremely beneficial. English course preparation will help you to gain an edge over other learners, and is also sure to impress.

English school preparation can be a fantastic way to gain some basic knowledge before starting your course, so that you can jump right in to the “good stuff” as soon as your course begins, and make the most out of your time at your English school.

Some English Language course preparation will ultimately make you feel more confident and comfortable embarking on your English language journey. English course preparation really is essential if you want to get as much value as possible out of your course.

How To Prepare For An English Language Lesson

Your very first English lesson will always be the scariest or most daunting, but don’t worry, the majority of the other learners will be in the same position as you, feeling exactly what you feel. Some English course preparation will help to settle your nerves, but you can also make sure to have a good night’s sleep the night before and a healthy breakfast on the morning of, so that you are fresh and ready for your lesson.

English language school preparation will help you to be as prepared as you can be for that first lesson and will help you to maximise your studies.

Make sure that you have everything you need for your lesson, for example pencils, pens and a notebook. Very often, your English school will let you know what you need to bring with you in advance of your lesson, but if they haven’t, then a pen, pencil, and notebook will be good to have.

English school preparation will make sure that you are as prepared as possible for that very first lesson, helping to calm nerves and maximise your English learning capabilities. Maximise your potential with English Language course preparation today…


If you’d like to find out some more information regarding English Language School Preparation and how to prepare for your English course, or to enquire about how LTC can assist you with your English course preparation, then please get in touch today. Here at LTC Eastbourne we offer a selection of English Language Courses in Eastbourne, including elementary, intermediate, and advanced English Courses, helping you to make the most out of your language studies. We can also assist you with your English language course preparation before arriving at LTC Eastbourne too.  

You can get in touch with LTC today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about English school preparation today…

Will English Become The Universal Language of the Future?

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Is English a global language? Will English become the only language? Well, English is undeniably becoming the global language of the future with facts and stats to prove it. If English became a universal language, the world will change in a range of different ways, whether that be communication, trade, or culture. People have different theories on what effect English as a Universal Language will have on the world, and its competing languages.

The English language has seen an increase in popularity, with more and more people choosing to study English as a second language. If English became a global language, then opportunities could open up, however there could also be a significant effect on culture. Having English as a universal language has the potential to make the world more peaceful as well as help to advance communication throughout the world, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any disadvantages to English as a global language either.

Throughout this article, we’ll be going into detail about how English has grown in popularity around the world and, arguments for why we think English is the universal language of the future, as well as what the future of English as a global language could look like.

How did English become such a widely spread language?

Are we really at a point where we can ask will English be the universal language of the future? How have we got to the point where English is one of the most dominant languages around? Well, English has been around for years, just take a look at our Evolution of English blog post. Communication and language have been a very important part of building the foundation for the development of society, and the English language is no exception. The English language has helped to shape the world as we know it.

English has been rapidly growing, with many around the globe speaking English as either their native or second language. The history of the English Language dates back to as early as the 5th century. These days, there are an estimated 1.5 billion people who speak English, demonstrating the potential of English as a global language.

The English language was first brought to Britain when the Anglo-Saxons first settled here. Since then, the English Language’s development has been largely down to a number of reasons, including the rise of the British Empire and The United States, Advancements in Science & Technology, as well as Entertainment such as Film and Music.

English is the dominant or official language of numerous different countries, and its current global reach is evident. Since the English Language’s origin, the language has evolved to a point in which we have to ask whether English is a global language of the future.

Take a look at our blog post, Why English Is So Popular, to discover more about how English has gained its popularity.

The English Language’s rich culture is undeniable. It is even said that Shakespeare alone invented 2000 words throughout his time showing people how rich, vibrant, and limitless the expression of the English language was.

The more people travel and learn the English Language, the more it will help to position English as a global language of the future. We could eventually find ourselves at our point where we have to ask “How English Became a global language” rather than “Will English be the world language of the future”.

Why do people think English is the language of the future?

English is looking to be one of the universal languages of the future. Many people know that English speaking countries have some of the best economic and technological developments the world can offer. It’s also usually a case that English-speaking countries often offer higher paying jobs, which means people in these countries usually have a better standard of living, in comparison to the rest of the world. This is part of the reason why people believe English will be the Universal Language of the future.

As the world develops in terms of educational standards, more and more people are choosing to study English as a second language. In this day and age, the opportunities that are available to you if you can read, speak, and write in English are much more desirable than other languages. The potential for jobs, to expand on your knowledge, and to generally speak with more of the world’s population will all improve when capable of communicating in English.

English is also gaining popularity thanks to advancements in technology and computing. English dominates the technology industry, with the majority of software’s, operating systems, websites and programmes all written in languages based off of English. With technology playing more and more of an important role in our lives, English will become more and more important.

English has so many diverse people learning it around the globe, making it almost a “must-know” language these days. With the influence the English language already has across the world, its easy to see English becoming a universal language of the future.

Are you looking to improve your English Language Techniques in order to take full advantage of English as a global language? Checkout our How to develop your English Fluency blog post for more…

Are there any other languages that English is competing with?

As the world has developed throughout the years, so have many different languages from across the globe. Although today it is looking as though English will be the universal language of the future, there are many other languages that are in the race to catch up and become the dominant dialect of the globe.

Mandarin is the number one leader for the most native spoken language in the world, and could be a good Universal Language example. There are 1.2 billion people who speak it as their native language which is a staggering 16% of the world population. Whereas English only has 355 million native speakers. Just remember that we are talking about native speakers here, this doesn’t include people who use English as an additional language. So why do people think that English will be the universal language of the future when so many people speak Chinese? The main reason is economics and opportunities! Many of the richest people and companies are in English speaking countries.

Another language that is competing with English as a global language is Spanish. The difference with Spanish isn’t the volume of speakers, but how widespread the native speakers are. Spanish speaking countries are all over the world and have huge influence across the globe. Unlike English, which has 18 native speaking countries. There are 21 native Spanish speaking countries which dominates all other languages.

Few countries are planning to change their official native language to English. This can be an argument for people who doubt that English will become a universal language of the future.

How English has become a global language in recent years?

How is English becoming a Universal Language? Well, In recent years people are starting to realise the impact that the English language is having on the world. Every day an increasing amount of people are studying English in schools as a second language to learn how to communicate better with most of the world. In today’s era not learning English can be a barrier for jobs, travel and education.

The English language has shaped the world in a positive way, allowing useful and easier communications between people, parties and businesses. Most of the top universities in the world are in English speaking countries and are very desirable to attend. Most of the time, to study abroad in an English-speaking country, you need to take a lengthy test that will ensure that you can communicate fluently and won’t require a translator for your studies.

As English becomes a global language, its importance will only increase. Some countries have even made it mandatory for English to be taught as second language in school.

This can often be to cater to rich tourists that bring in lots of money to the economy of their country, or to better relations between countries. Tourism is a big thing, and for some countries, is their main source of income.

How long will it take for English to become a universal language?

Some would say English is a global language already, with it being used and adopted all over the world. Many people had predictions in the past on what they thought the universal language of the future might be. There were different predictions for Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish to all be the language of the future. But, it now seems that English is the universal language of the future, at least for the moment.

In the 21st century, so many technological developments have come around, enabling many people to learn new things faster than ever before. One of the main impacts this has had is how easy it is these days for people to learn new things, whether that be an instrument or a new language. The ease of learning these days has resulted in a significant increase in people learning a second or additional language, and very often English will be the language of choice.

Another factor for what has helped to establish English as a global language is that most of the popular media around the world is made in English speaking countries, exclusively in the English Language. Since media and entertainment make up so much of our lives, it’s not just useful for learning English, but to also enjoy the inspiring creativity made by English entertainment. The English entertainment business is constantly growing and in order to properly understand the material, you’ll need to know English.

English is already on its way to being recognised as a Universal language of the future, and some would even say that English is the global language of today.

What will the world look like with English as the universal language?

If English became a universal language, then communication would drastically improve around the globe. Even though some people might only know a couple of sentences, it would be enough for day to day scenarios. On the other hand, some people might not like the idea of English becoming a global language, and they will just stick with their native language.

If English became a global language, then we could see a diverse range of people from different cultures all working under the same language. People could do more business and trade with foreign countries, which will help the world’s economy. The possibilities that come with English as a Global Language are endless, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any disadvantages.

Travel could become easier since more people around the globe would be able to communicate in a common language. This will be beneficial in terms of forming new relationships, as well as making it easier to travel.

English becoming a global language could also create a surge in development and advancement in science, language, and culture. Since more people can communicate with each other, it allows people from different countries, who are particularly knowledgeable or skilled to come together and create ideas. English as a universal language could help to create new words, and lastly, English as a universal language could change the way people live their lives with culture.


If you would like to discover more about English as a global language and the future of English language in the world, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC? LTC are a leading English language school operating from the south east coast of England. LTC help to maximise your language learning by teaching you real-life value in an authentic English environment. Discover more about English as a global language with LTC today.

You can get in touch with us by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about where the English language has come from and where it is headed with LTC today

Why Learning English Is Important

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Why is learning English important? Well, English is the third largest language spoken by native speakers worldwide and the most popular second language there is. As such, the Importance of Learning English is only really comparable to learning Spanish or Mandarin, the first and second largest languages by native speakers worldwide.

English has been around for a long time, just look at our evolution of English blog post. With a history spanning more than 1500 years we can be confident that the English language will still be in use for centuries to come.

So why is learning English so important? Why learn English and not another language? Well, although English is only the 3rd largest language spoken worldwide, it is the second largest language in terms of both native speakers and those who use it as a second language. English is also the most popular language when it comes to business, with many leading international organisations using it as their official language.

Our below 10 reasons to learn English explores exactly why the English Language is so important.

10 Reasons To Learn English

     
  1. English is the second most popular language worldwide, in terms of native and foreign speakers, and the most popular language when it comes to use in business. This reason alone should persuade you to start asking “how fast you can learn English” rather than “why study English”!

 

  1. English has become the language of communication, or at least the language of digital communication. A vast percentage of the world’s website’s, software’s and operating systems are built in languages developed from English. Therefore, if you are conducting business online and dealing with people outside of your country, English will help to the maximum extent.

 

  1. English is an official language of both NATO and the UN, as well as more than 30 other significant international and regional organisations.

 

  1. By learning English you will be able to communicate with a huge amount of people. English is the second largest language in terms of both native speakers and those who use it as a second language, so the importance of English is unparalleled

 

  1. With 54 countries using English as an official language, the opportunities to work in other countries will open drastically.

 

  1. With English being spoken in so many countries worldwide, there are numerous schools across the globe offering English programmes and courses. Just look at our English Courses in Eastbourne.

 

  1. English is based on a small and simple alphabet, and its comparatively easy when looking at other alphabets such as Mandarin or Arabic.

 

  1. Not only is English the international language of business and technology, but it is also the international language of the arts and science industries as well. So, if you are looking to enter either the scientific or arts industries, then English will be incredibly beneficial.

 

  1. Another great reason for learning English would be how easy it is to learn compared with say, Mandarin, the world’s most widely spoken language in terms of native and foreign speakers. In fact, a study proves that English speakers listen with only half their minds on the job, whereas the Chinese need both sides of the brain to fully understand the challenges of Mandarin.

 

  1. Finally, if the above reasons weren’t enough to demonstrate the importance of English, then how about broadening your studying horizons? Many universities and schools worldwide are offering an increasing number of courses taught exclusively in English. In order to take advantage of a number of study opportunities and courses, English will be a necessity.

The Importance Of English

If the above 10 reasons haven’t helped you to understand the importance of learning the English Language, then who knows what will! English is incredibly important for a whole range of reasons! Whether you plan to conduct business internationally, develop a career in the technology, science or arts industries, or simply want to make friends all over the world, English skills will be an incredibly beneficial asset!

If you are looking to develop your English skills further, or perhaps you have very little previous English experience and would like to develop a basic understanding, then LTC is your solution! LTC offer a selection of English Courses in Eastbourne, helping students to develop their English Language skills while in an authentic English-speaking environment. Discover more about our courses and the importance of English today…

What Is Communicative English?

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What is communicative English? Well it’s in the name… Communicating in English! Communicative English is an approach to language teaching in which a student learns from real life interaction, which can help to reinforce the value of their studies. Our below blog post explores exactly what Communicative English is, some techniques on how to improve your English Communication Skills, as well as exploring the Communicative Approach, a tried and tested method for improving your English skills as effectively as possible.

Knowing how to speak fluently, one on one, with another English speaker is vitally important for various reasons! But, you need to have the necessary communication skills in order to reach this level. When it comes to communicative English, there are many different techniques that can help to give you the edge over other learners and native speakers in your conversations; ensuring a great first impression every time! Now that you have an idea of what Communicative English is, its time to explore the Communicative Approach and how to improve your English Communication Skills:

What Is The Communicative Approach?

The Communicative Approach is an idea that to learn English successfully, you have to communicate in the language, in meaningful situations, in order to see the value of your work. The communicative approach is a tried and test method for helping a student to acquire valuable communicative English skills, which they see true value in.

When a student is involved with real life communication, which is also meaningful to them, they see value in their work. This can help a student to develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, outside of the classroom.

The communicative approach is not just limited to real life verbal communication. It is an approach to language learning in general. For example, a class utilizing the communicative approach could also include the study of “authentic texts” – texts written in the target language for a purpose other than your language studies. By adopting the communicative approach in your English studies, you will be able to improve on your fluency, enabling you to be more confident when interacting in English.

The Communicative Approach is not new, it is said to have originated in Britain in the 1960s. So, with more than 50 years of usage as a tried and tested approach to language learning, the Communicative Approach is a proven success.

What Is Communicative Language Teaching?

Communicative Language Teaching adopts the communicative approach in order to educate a student with real meaning. Communicative Language Teaching allows learners to get involved with real communication, which will benefit their natural approach to learning a language. Communicative Language teaching has a very important role. This approach to language learning enables a student to use their new-found skills in a meaningful way, showing value from what they are learning.

When teaching communicative English, teachers can get rather creative with their approach. This is an excellent way of learning as it makes for more exciting classes, a nice change from the typical classroom and textbooks. For example, a teacher might give you an activity where the class has to come up with a role play scenario between two people. This is great because not only does it help to improve your English with creativity, but also puts pressure on you to have a real time conversation with each other in English.

The quality of Communicative Language Teaching is all dependent on the teacher. A teacher will need to make their material as motivating and as creative as they can, so that learners find their tasks meaningful, and see the value.

Another way in which a teacher might try to use the communicative approach within their classes is via cultural understanding. Having the right knowledge of a culture for the countries where your target language is being used is key to communicative language teaching. Make sure that you cover different, important cultural factors that are essential to communicating in English speaking countries. For example, in England, many people are taught to be polite and courteous, and even sometimes apologize when they are in the right, in certain situations. Knowing details like this will make it much easier to communicate with a native English speaker, or another learner also studying the language.

How To Learn Communicative English

Are you asking yourself “How Can I Learn Communicative English”? Well, to learn how to communicate in English effectively, you have to remember it’s not all about what you learn in the classroom or from your textbook. You need to know how to converse, communicate, and think fast. Learning how to communicate in English will require a lot of practice with people who speak the language.

When practicing your Communicative English Skills with others, you should always look to improve on the way you speak, the accent and the sentence structures you use, as well as anything you can pick up from the person you are speaking with – what’s their body language like? Do they use any slang words or phrases? What tone are they using to pose questions with? You can learn so much from others, and that’s what the Communicative Approach is all about really, learning from others in a meaningful and valuable way.

Many people think that you must go and visit an English-speaking country in order to perfect your communicative English. But, this really isn’t true. While it is true that speaking with a native English speaker can dramatically improve your communicative English, there are other ways you can practice. Maybe try finding someone online from an English-speaking country to voice or video call, or, its more than likely that there is a local group of English Speakers in your town or city. Conversing with English speakers online or from your own town or city can be a great alternative to traveling abroad, and can be just as beneficial to your English communication skills.

How To Improve Your English Communication Skills

There are hundreds of fantastic techniques out there that can help you to improve your English communication skills. Communicative English requires practice, and trying to perfect your communication skills is no easy task.

Below we have listed some of our top tips for when it comes to adopting the communicative approach in your studies, and helping you to improve your English communication skills:

Think Before You Speak – A great first tip for improving your English Communications Skills would be to think about what you’re going to say before you speak. By thinking about what you are going to say in advance, you reduce the chances of having to awkwardly wait while you develop an answer to a question or think about how to push a conversation forward.

Part of the Communicative Approach is to think about what you might have to say in advance, so that you’re prepared for whatever direction your conversation takes.

Practice With Others – This is probably one of the most vital elements when it comes to perfecting your English Communication Skills and adopting the Communicative Approach within your studies. It is essential for you to practice with others, whether that be other learners or native speakers. By practicing with others, not only will you be getting real life English Communication experience, but you will also be developing your natural abilities for learning a language moving forward. Even the most proficient native speakers are naturally learning from their interactions.

Don’t Just Learn Words, Learn Your Sentences Too – It’s important to not only learn your vocabulary, as although this is useful, it’s not going to benefit you when your conversation consists of more than a single word. Learn your sentences too! By learning your sentences and practicing these, you will be well prepared for a lot of English Communication scenarios. For example, if you know you are going to be meeting new people, then practice your sentences explaining who you are, where you come from, and what you like.

Of course, you can’t always predict the direction of your conversations in advanced, but by learning your sentences and practicing these, you should be ready for a whole range of different topics.

Focus On Fluency – Another tip for when it comes to developing your Communicative English skills would be to practice your fluency. Try to speak as if you were a native! You may not get it right at the beginning, but hopefully the more and more you practice your fluency, the better your English Communications should become.

By practicing your fluency you are on the first track to faultless English communication skills.

Don’t Rush When You Speak – You may be a lighting fast speaker when it comes to your mother tongue. But expecting to communicate as fast with a foreign language is not realistic. Slow down and think. More importantly, don’t rush a sentence, because the last thing you want is a poorly formed sentence. If you spend less time rushing your sentences, it should give you more breathing space to think about what you’re going to say. By taking your time to speak you will be ensuring that what you are saying is correct and makes sense.

Don’t Run Out Of Follow Up Questions – Make sure you don’t run out of follow up questions or you’ll be left awkwardly thinking about what to say next. Learn different types of open questions that can lead to further discussions, some examples could be “What are your views on that topic” or “Can you tell me more about that it seems interesting”. For an effective communicative English approach, you need to listen to what the person you are speaking to is saying, and form an open question to help further the conversation.

By following our above tips, you will be able to further improve your English communication skills, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all.

Read our fantastic blog post, Six ways to develop your English fluency, to get some more tips on how to improve your English fluency and communication skills today.

Why Is Communicative English Necessary?

If you have already been exposed to the communicative approach, then it is likely you already know the benefits this approach can have on your English language studies, and the value it can provide. Communicative English is important as it can help a student to see value in their studies, in a meaningful way.

Strengthening your communication skills in English is necessary, and is a powerful tool that can be used for business, travel or simply to have a conversation in a different country. By improving on your communicative English, you are enabling yourself to not only hold a conversation in your target language, but you are also developing the required skills to go forth and develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, on your own.

With more than 1.5 billion people speaking English as either their native or second language, we will leave it up to you to decide whether communicative English is really necessary.

Discover more about the popularity of the English language with our following blog post, Why Is English So Popular.


By understanding what communicative English is, and how it can benefit you and your studies, you are on the fast track to effortless English communication skills. If you would like to find out some more information about the communicative approach and how you can further develop your English communication skills, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our English courses are designed to make the most out of your language studies, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all. Discover more by contacting us today.


How Music Can Help You To Learn English

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Learning a new language is tough, no matter who you are and how much experience you have, but there are solutions out there to help you through the process. When it comes to learning a new language, music can be a fantastic aid. Not only can music help you to remember English words and phrases, but it can also promote a more positive and enjoyable attitude towards learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there is one rule that applies to everyone who is studying… that’s to have fun. If learning is fun it will be more effective – and that’s true when learning anything new, not just a language. This is where music comes in! Music can help to promote a more positive attitude to learning, which in turn can help you to perfect your English Skills in no time at all.

Research shows that music can have a positive effect on cognitive test performances. Out of a test of 30 undergraduates it was found that more questions were completed and more answers were correct when completing a cognitive test listening to music, as opposed to completing the test in silence.

Not only does music promote a positive attitude towards learning, but it can also help you to remember English words and phrases through repetition. Songs and music will very often contain a lot of useful vocabulary, phrases and expressions, and what’s more, many of the words and sound patterns within a song are repeated, which makes it very easy for them to stick in your mind. Tunes and lyrics will often get stuck in your mind even without realising it, something which is known as an earworm.

Repetition is extremely important when it comes to learning a new language. It’s important that the terms and phrases you learn are ingrained in your memory and that anything new you learn is not going to just be forgotten. That’s why music makes for an excellent aid when learning a new language.

Another benefit of Learning English through music and songs is that you can often learn slang which you won’t find in a textbook or study guide. Many terms originating from popular music have worked their way into the English dictionary, for example the words YOLO, an abbreviation of the phrase “You only live once”, Bling, a word used to describe extravagant jewellery, and Diss (or dis), a term which means a failure to show respect.

Some of the best music artists to aid you in your English Studies include: The Beatles, thanks to their catchy melodies and simple lyrics, Ed Sheeran, thanks to his relatable tracks, and One Direction, again thanks to their simple lyrics and relatable stories.

If you are looking to perfect your English Language Skills by studying in an authentic environment in England, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our courses are designed to make the most out of your trip, helping you to develop English Language skills you will use for life. Discover more about our English Courses today…

What Is Communicative English?

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What is communicative English? Well it’s in the name… Communicating in English! Communicative English is an approach to language teaching in which a student learns from real life interaction, which can help to reinforce the value of their studies. Our below blog post explores exactly what Communicative English is, some techniques on how to improve your English Communication Skills, as well as exploring the Communicative Approach, a tried and tested method for improving your English skills as effectively as possible.

Knowing how to speak fluently, one on one, with another English speaker is vitally important for various reasons! But, you need to have the necessary communication skills in order to reach this level. When it comes to communicative English, there are many different techniques that can help to give you the edge over other learners and native speakers in your conversations; ensuring a great first impression every time! Now that you have an idea of what Communicative English is, its time to explore the Communicative Approach and how to improve your English Communication Skills:

What Is The Communicative Approach?

The Communicative Approach is an idea that to learn English successfully, you have to communicate in the language, in meaningful situations, in order to see the value of your work. The communicative approach is a tried and test method for helping a student to acquire valuable communicative English skills, which they see true value in.

When a student is involved with real life communication, which is also meaningful to them, they see value in their work. This can help a student to develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, outside of the classroom.

The communicative approach is not just limited to real life verbal communication. It is an approach to language learning in general. For example, a class utilizing the communicative approach could also include the study of “authentic texts” – texts written in the target language for a purpose other than your language studies. By adopting the communicative approach in your English studies, you will be able to improve on your fluency, enabling you to be more confident when interacting in English.

The Communicative Approach is not new, it is said to have originated in Britain in the 1960s. So, with more than 50 years of usage as a tried and tested approach to language learning, the Communicative Approach is a proven success.

What Is Communicative Language Teaching?

Communicative Language Teaching adopts the communicative approach in order to educate a student with real meaning. Communicative Language Teaching allows learners to get involved with real communication, which will benefit their natural approach to learning a language. Communicative Language teaching has a very important role. This approach to language learning enables a student to use their new-found skills in a meaningful way, showing value from what they are learning.

When teaching communicative English, teachers can get rather creative with their approach. This is an excellent way of learning as it makes for more exciting classes, a nice change from the typical classroom and textbooks. For example, a teacher might give you an activity where the class has to come up with a role play scenario between two people. This is great because not only does it help to improve your English with creativity, but also puts pressure on you to have a real time conversation with each other in English.

The quality of Communicative Language Teaching is all dependent on the teacher. A teacher will need to make their material as motivating and as creative as they can, so that learners find their tasks meaningful, and see the value.

Another way in which a teacher might try to use the communicative approach within their classes is via cultural understanding. Having the right knowledge of a culture for the countries where your target language is being used is key to communicative language teaching. Make sure that you cover different, important cultural factors that are essential to communicating in English speaking countries. For example, in England, many people are taught to be polite and courteous, and even sometimes apologize when they are in the right, in certain situations. Knowing details like this will make it much easier to communicate with a native English speaker, or another learner also studying the language.

How To Learn Communicative English

Are you asking yourself “How Can I Learn Communicative English”? Well, to learn how to communicate in English effectively, you have to remember it’s not all about what you learn in the classroom or from your textbook. You need to know how to converse, communicate, and think fast. Learning how to communicate in English will require a lot of practice with people who speak the language.

When practicing your Communicative English Skills with others, you should always look to improve on the way you speak, the accent and the sentence structures you use, as well as anything you can pick up from the person you are speaking with – what’s their body language like? Do they use any slang words or phrases? What tone are they using to pose questions with? You can learn so much from others, and that’s what the Communicative Approach is all about really, learning from others in a meaningful and valuable way.

Many people think that you must go and visit an English-speaking country in order to perfect your communicative English. But, this really isn’t true. While it is true that speaking with a native English speaker can dramatically improve your communicative English, there are other ways you can practice. Maybe try finding someone online from an English-speaking country to voice or video call, or, its more than likely that there is a local group of English Speakers in your town or city. Conversing with English speakers online or from your own town or city can be a great alternative to traveling abroad, and can be just as beneficial to your English communication skills.

How To Improve Your English Communication Skills

There are hundreds of fantastic techniques out there that can help you to improve your English communication skills. Communicative English requires practice, and trying to perfect your communication skills is no easy task.

Below we have listed some of our top tips for when it comes to adopting the communicative approach in your studies, and helping you to improve your English communication skills:

Think Before You Speak – A great first tip for improving your English Communications Skills would be to think about what you’re going to say before you speak. By thinking about what you are going to say in advance, you reduce the chances of having to awkwardly wait while you develop an answer to a question or think about how to push a conversation forward.

Part of the Communicative Approach is to think about what you might have to say in advance, so that you’re prepared for whatever direction your conversation takes.

Practice With Others – This is probably one of the most vital elements when it comes to perfecting your English Communication Skills and adopting the Communicative Approach within your studies. It is essential for you to practice with others, whether that be other learners or native speakers. By practicing with others, not only will you be getting real life English Communication experience, but you will also be developing your natural abilities for learning a language moving forward. Even the most proficient native speakers are naturally learning from their interactions.

Don’t Just Learn Words, Learn Your Sentences Too – It’s important to not only learn your vocabulary, as although this is useful, it’s not going to benefit you when your conversation consists of more than a single word. Learn your sentences too! By learning your sentences and practicing these, you will be well prepared for a lot of English Communication scenarios. For example, if you know you are going to be meeting new people, then practice your sentences explaining who you are, where you come from, and what you like.

Of course, you can’t always predict the direction of your conversations in advanced, but by learning your sentences and practicing these, you should be ready for a whole range of different topics.

Focus On Fluency – Another tip for when it comes to developing your Communicative English skills would be to practice your fluency. Try to speak as if you were a native! You may not get it right at the beginning, but hopefully the more and more you practice your fluency, the better your English Communications should become.

By practicing your fluency you are on the first track to faultless English communication skills.

Don’t Rush When You Speak – You may be a lighting fast speaker when it comes to your mother tongue. But expecting to communicate as fast with a foreign language is not realistic. Slow down and think. More importantly, don’t rush a sentence, because the last thing you want is a poorly formed sentence. If you spend less time rushing your sentences, it should give you more breathing space to think about what you’re going to say. By taking your time to speak you will be ensuring that what you are saying is correct and makes sense.

Don’t Run Out Of Follow Up Questions – Make sure you don’t run out of follow up questions or you’ll be left awkwardly thinking about what to say next. Learn different types of open questions that can lead to further discussions, some examples could be “What are your views on that topic” or “Can you tell me more about that it seems interesting”. For an effective communicative English approach, you need to listen to what the person you are speaking to is saying, and form an open question to help further the conversation.

By following our above tips, you will be able to further improve your English communication skills, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all.

Read our fantastic blog post, Six ways to develop your English fluency, to get some more tips on how to improve your English fluency and communication skills today.

Why Is Communicative English Necessary?

If you have already been exposed to the communicative approach, then it is likely you already know the benefits this approach can have on your English language studies, and the value it can provide. Communicative English is important as it can help a student to see value in their studies, in a meaningful way.

Strengthening your communication skills in English is necessary, and is a powerful tool that can be used for business, travel or simply to have a conversation in a different country. By improving on your communicative English, you are enabling yourself to not only hold a conversation in your target language, but you are also developing the required skills to go forth and develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, on your own.

With more than 1.5 billion people speaking English as either their native or second language, we will leave it up to you to decide whether communicative English is really necessary.

Discover more about the popularity of the English language with our following blog post, Why Is English So Popular.


By understanding what communicative English is, and how it can benefit you and your studies, you are on the fast track to effortless English communication skills. If you would like to find out some more information about the communicative approach and how you can further develop your English communication skills, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our English courses are designed to make the most out of your language studies, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all. Discover more by contacting us today.

A day in the life of a student

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We recently had the pleasure of meeting Ezgi, an enthusiastic student from Turkey. We asked her to write this blog, explaining what a usual day at LTC was like for her, and asking her to tell others about her overall experience. Here’s what she had to say…

“My name is Ezgi, I am from Turkey, Istanbul, and I am 19 years old. After I enrolled at a university earlier this year, I decided to go to the UK to improve my English. When I started to organise the trip, I became very nervous about everything. I hadn’t travelled by myself before and 2 months was really long period for me to live alone. But despite these feelings, I booked my course at LTC Eastbourne and went anyway.

I soon realised there was nothing to worry about.

On my first day in England, I visited the school by bus. I wasn’t sure how the journey would be, and I even got a little lost, but people were so kind and polite, and they helped me and showed me how to get to the school. When I then arrived at LTC Eastbourne, the staff welcomed me so politely. After only a few minutes, I relaxed and started to feel like LTC was a second home.

At LTC Eastbourne my typical day looked something like this…

 

 

 

 

In the morning, I would leave my homestay provider to catch the bus to school. My homestay family would take me to the bus stop and I would then travel by bus for 15 minutes. I am used to living in Istanbul where the city is crowded and buses were the main form of transportation, so travelling in this way was no problem for me!

 

 

In my class, there were 10 students, all from different countries – everybody was so friendly. Even though I was the only girl in the class, it was never an issue and we all became good friends. My teachers were also very kind and friendly. They clearly love teaching and cared about what we wanted to learn, adapting lessons to suit our needs. At the beginning, I thought, “if I don’t understand them, how can I communicate with them?”, but luckily I have never had that problem, thanks to the excellent teachers and their clear communication.

 

 

 

 

At lunch time I would then eat at the school. Honestly, I am not the kind of person who eats too much food, but at LTC the food is really delicious and is very tempting! The meals are cheap and really big. After lunch, I then often played table tennis with other students, or sometimes we would just sit in the garden chatting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the break, we would then start our afternoon class. This was always my favourite lesson. I was studying for TOEFL exams and these lessons were really useful for me.

 

 

 

 

 

After school, everyday, my friends and I would try something new. We would go to the cinema, pier, mall, parks or sometimes just Starbucks for a chat. Luckily I made really good friends here. I will miss them so much! I would often find that I preferred to spend time with friends as they helped me to practice my English.

 

 

I would then go back to my homestay. But before dinner, I would visit the local park (which was near to my house) and complete my homework and study. I liked taking in the fresh air and lying on the grass. So if there wasn’t rain, I always preferred to stay outside. But this is England, weather is changing all the time… Every morning, I found I was cold so I would wear a sweatshirt. But then during the day I would get hot and have to take off my sweatshirt. This is how life goes in England!

 

 

 

 

 

After the park I would then return to my homestay to have dinner and spend time with my family. I really loved them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before bed I used to enjoy writing in my diary, mainly about my thoughts and feelings of the day (writing always makes me happy).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the weekends, my friends and I would always go somewhere different. Going anywhere from Eastbourne is really easy. When I came here, some people said “You’ll start to getting bored after 1 week in Eastbourne.” But I had 2 months here and not once did I get bored! I love Eastbourne. I suppose it is mostly because of my friends, my teachers and LTC staff. I am so glad that I have been a student in LTC. I feel so lucky. I will never forget my experience here, and will always treasure my memories of LTC.”

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If you’d like to find out some more information regarding our adult General English language courses then please contact us. Here at LTC Eastbourne we offer a selection of General English Language Courses, from elementary to advanced levels.

You can contact us today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about our English courses today…

What Is Communicative English?

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What is communicative English? Well it’s in the name… Communicating in English! Communicative English is an approach to language teaching in which a student learns from real life interaction, which can help to reinforce the value of their studies. Our below blog post explores exactly what Communicative English is, some techniques on how to improve your English Communication Skills, as well as exploring the Communicative Approach, a tried and tested method for improving your English skills as effectively as possible.

Knowing how to speak fluently, one on one, with another English speaker is vitally important for various reasons! But, you need to have the necessary communication skills in order to reach this level. When it comes to communicative English, there are many different techniques that can help to give you the edge over other learners and native speakers in your conversations; ensuring a great first impression every time! Now that you have an idea of what Communicative English is, its time to explore the Communicative Approach and how to improve your English Communication Skills:

What Is The Communicative Approach?

The Communicative Approach is an idea that to learn English successfully, you have to communicate in the language, in meaningful situations, in order to see the value of your work. The communicative approach is a tried and test method for helping a student to acquire valuable communicative English skills, which they see true value in.

When a student is involved with real life communication, which is also meaningful to them, they see value in their work. This can help a student to develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, outside of the classroom.

The communicative approach is not just limited to real life verbal communication. It is an approach to language learning in general. For example, a class utilizing the communicative approach could also include the study of “authentic texts” – texts written in the target language for a purpose other than your language studies. By adopting the communicative approach in your English studies, you will be able to improve on your fluency, enabling you to be more confident when interacting in English.

The Communicative Approach is not new, it is said to have originated in Britain in the 1960s. So, with more than 50 years of usage as a tried and tested approach to language learning, the Communicative Approach is a proven success.

What Is Communicative Language Teaching?

Communicative Language Teaching adopts the communicative approach in order to educate a student with real meaning. Communicative Language Teaching allows learners to get involved with real communication, which will benefit their natural approach to learning a language. Communicative Language teaching has a very important role. This approach to language learning enables a student to use their new-found skills in a meaningful way, showing value from what they are learning.

When teaching communicative English, teachers can get rather creative with their approach. This is an excellent way of learning as it makes for more exciting classes, a nice change from the typical classroom and textbooks. For example, a teacher might give you an activity where the class has to come up with a role play scenario between two people. This is great because not only does it help to improve your English with creativity, but also puts pressure on you to have a real time conversation with each other in English.

The quality of Communicative Language Teaching is all dependent on the teacher. A teacher will need to make their material as motivating and as creative as they can, so that learners find their tasks meaningful, and see the value.

Another way in which a teacher might try to use the communicative approach within their classes is via cultural understanding. Having the right knowledge of a culture for the countries where your target language is being used is key to communicative language teaching. Make sure that you cover different, important cultural factors that are essential to communicating in English speaking countries. For example, in England, many people are taught to be polite and courteous, and even sometimes apologize when they are in the right, in certain situations. Knowing details like this will make it much easier to communicate with a native English speaker, or another learner also studying the language.

How To Learn Communicative English

Are you asking yourself “How Can I Learn Communicative English”? Well, to learn how to communicate in English effectively, you have to remember it’s not all about what you learn in the classroom or from your textbook. You need to know how to converse, communicate, and think fast. Learning how to communicate in English will require a lot of practice with people who speak the language.

When practicing your Communicative English Skills with others, you should always look to improve on the way you speak, the accent and the sentence structures you use, as well as anything you can pick up from the person you are speaking with – what’s their body language like? Do they use any slang words or phrases? What tone are they using to pose questions with? You can learn so much from others, and that’s what the Communicative Approach is all about really, learning from others in a meaningful and valuable way.

Many people think that you must go and visit an English-speaking country in order to perfect your communicative English. But, this really isn’t true. While it is true that speaking with a native English speaker can dramatically improve your communicative English, there are other ways you can practice. Maybe try finding someone online from an English-speaking country to voice or video call, or, its more than likely that there is a local group of English Speakers in your town or city. Conversing with English speakers online or from your own town or city can be a great alternative to traveling abroad, and can be just as beneficial to your English communication skills.

How To Improve Your English Communication Skills

There are hundreds of fantastic techniques out there that can help you to improve your English communication skills. Communicative English requires practice, and trying to perfect your communication skills is no easy task.

Below we have listed some of our top tips for when it comes to adopting the communicative approach in your studies, and helping you to improve your English communication skills:

Think Before You Speak – A great first tip for improving your English Communications Skills would be to think about what you’re going to say before you speak. By thinking about what you are going to say in advance, you reduce the chances of having to awkwardly wait while you develop an answer to a question or think about how to push a conversation forward.

Part of the Communicative Approach is to think about what you might have to say in advance, so that you’re prepared for whatever direction your conversation takes.

Practice With Others – This is probably one of the most vital elements when it comes to perfecting your English Communication Skills and adopting the Communicative Approach within your studies. It is essential for you to practice with others, whether that be other learners or native speakers. By practicing with others, not only will you be getting real life English Communication experience, but you will also be developing your natural abilities for learning a language moving forward. Even the most proficient native speakers are naturally learning from their interactions.

Don’t Just Learn Words, Learn Your Sentences Too – It’s important to not only learn your vocabulary, as although this is useful, it’s not going to benefit you when your conversation consists of more than a single word. Learn your sentences too! By learning your sentences and practicing these, you will be well prepared for a lot of English Communication scenarios. For example, if you know you are going to be meeting new people, then practice your sentences explaining who you are, where you come from, and what you like.

Of course, you can’t always predict the direction of your conversations in advanced, but by learning your sentences and practicing these, you should be ready for a whole range of different topics.

Focus On Fluency – Another tip for when it comes to developing your Communicative English skills would be to practice your fluency. Try to speak as if you were a native! You may not get it right at the beginning, but hopefully the more and more you practice your fluency, the better your English Communications should become.

By practicing your fluency you are on the first track to faultless English communication skills.

Don’t Rush When You Speak – You may be a lighting fast speaker when it comes to your mother tongue. But expecting to communicate as fast with a foreign language is not realistic. Slow down and think. More importantly, don’t rush a sentence, because the last thing you want is a poorly formed sentence. If you spend less time rushing your sentences, it should give you more breathing space to think about what you’re going to say. By taking your time to speak you will be ensuring that what you are saying is correct and makes sense.

Don’t Run Out Of Follow Up Questions – Make sure you don’t run out of follow up questions or you’ll be left awkwardly thinking about what to say next. Learn different types of open questions that can lead to further discussions, some examples could be “What are your views on that topic” or “Can you tell me more about that it seems interesting”. For an effective communicative English approach, you need to listen to what the person you are speaking to is saying, and form an open question to help further the conversation.

By following our above tips, you will be able to further improve your English communication skills, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all.

Read our fantastic blog post, Six ways to develop your English fluency, to get some more tips on how to improve your English fluency and communication skills today.

Why Is Communicative English Necessary?

If you have already been exposed to the communicative approach, then it is likely you already know the benefits this approach can have on your English language studies, and the value it can provide. Communicative English is important as it can help a student to see value in their studies, in a meaningful way.

Strengthening your communication skills in English is necessary, and is a powerful tool that can be used for business, travel or simply to have a conversation in a different country. By improving on your communicative English, you are enabling yourself to not only hold a conversation in your target language, but you are also developing the required skills to go forth and develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, on your own.

With more than 1.5 billion people speaking English as either their native or second language, we will leave it up to you to decide whether communicative English is really necessary.

Discover more about the popularity of the English language with our following blog post, Why Is English So Popular.


By understanding what communicative English is, and how it can benefit you and your studies, you are on the fast track to effortless English communication skills. If you would like to find out some more information about the communicative approach and how you can further develop your English communication skills, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our English courses are designed to make the most out of your language studies, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all. Discover more by contacting us today.

A day in the life of a student

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We recently had the pleasure of meeting Ezgi, an enthusiastic student from Turkey. We asked her to write this blog, explaining what a usual day at LTC was like for her, and asking her to tell others about her overall experience. Here’s what she had to say…

“My name is Ezgi, I am from Turkey, Istanbul, and I am 19 years old. After I enrolled at a university earlier this year, I decided to go to the UK to improve my English. When I started to organise the trip, I became very nervous about everything. I hadn’t travelled by myself before and 2 months was really long period for me to live alone. But despite these feelings, I booked my course at LTC Eastbourne and went anyway.

I soon realised there was nothing to worry about.

On my first day in England, I visited the school by bus. I wasn’t sure how the journey would be, and I even got a little lost, but people were so kind and polite, and they helped me and showed me how to get to the school. When I then arrived at LTC Eastbourne, the staff welcomed me so politely. After only a few minutes, I relaxed and started to feel like LTC was a second home.

At LTC Eastbourne my typical day looked something like this…

 

 

 

 

In the morning, I would leave my homestay provider to catch the bus to school. My homestay family would take me to the bus stop and I would then travel by bus for 15 minutes. I am used to living in Istanbul where the city is crowded and buses were the main form of transportation, so travelling in this way was no problem for me!

 

 

In my class, there were 10 students, all from different countries – everybody was so friendly. Even though I was the only girl in the class, it was never an issue and we all became good friends. My teachers were also very kind and friendly. They clearly love teaching and cared about what we wanted to learn, adapting lessons to suit our needs. At the beginning, I thought, “if I don’t understand them, how can I communicate with them?”, but luckily I have never had that problem, thanks to the excellent teachers and their clear communication.

 

 

 

 

At lunch time I would then eat at the school. Honestly, I am not the kind of person who eats too much food, but at LTC the food is really delicious and is very tempting! The meals are cheap and really big. After lunch, I then often played table tennis with other students, or sometimes we would just sit in the garden chatting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the break, we would then start our afternoon class. This was always my favourite lesson. I was studying for TOEFL exams and these lessons were really useful for me.

 

 

 

 

 

After school, everyday, my friends and I would try something new. We would go to the cinema, pier, mall, parks or sometimes just Starbucks for a chat. Luckily I made really good friends here. I will miss them so much! I would often find that I preferred to spend time with friends as they helped me to practice my English.

 

 

I would then go back to my homestay. But before dinner, I would visit the local park (which was near to my house) and complete my homework and study. I liked taking in the fresh air and lying on the grass. So if there wasn’t rain, I always preferred to stay outside. But this is England, weather is changing all the time… Every morning, I found I was cold so I would wear a sweatshirt. But then during the day I would get hot and have to take off my sweatshirt. This is how life goes in England!

 

 

 

 

 

After the park I would then return to my homestay to have dinner and spend time with my family. I really loved them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before bed I used to enjoy writing in my diary, mainly about my thoughts and feelings of the day (writing always makes me happy).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the weekends, my friends and I would always go somewhere different. Going anywhere from Eastbourne is really easy. When I came here, some people said “You’ll start to getting bored after 1 week in Eastbourne.” But I had 2 months here and not once did I get bored! I love Eastbourne. I suppose it is mostly because of my friends, my teachers and LTC staff. I am so glad that I have been a student in LTC. I feel so lucky. I will never forget my experience here, and will always treasure my memories of LTC.”

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If you’d like to find out some more information regarding our adult General English language courses then please contact us. Here at LTC Eastbourne we offer a selection of General English Language Courses, from elementary to advanced levels.

You can contact us today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about our English courses today…

How To Learn English Fast: Tips To Learn English Quickly

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In today’s world it seems as though everybody is trying to move faster and always in a rush.

Everything needs to be done faster, whether that be communicating, travelling, or even learning. However, sometimes, there are things which just take time, and learning English is the perfect example of this. You have to learn, practise, and remember your new language skills. But, what about when you’re asking, “How to Learn English Fast?” and want to learn English as quickly and as easily as possible? Well, it may be easier than you think with the right advice!

Learning English is hard enough already, our pervious blog post, Why The English Language Is So Hard, explores this in detail, but what about when you are constrained by time and need to Learn English Fast? How can you learn the English language fast and easily? Well, our below blog post explores exactly How to Learn English Quickly…

How To Learn English Quickly

Learning the English language is no walk in the park! The language is filled with broken rules, illogical nouns, and complex figurative language, so learning English is certainly hard enough already! Add to that the pressure of time, and well, it can all seem impossible. But, there are some things you can remember for when looking to learn English quickly.

Some of the key things to bear in mind when looking to learn English fast and easily are to practise as much as you can, learn from various sources, including film, music and the internet, and don’t lose focus, remember why you’re learning English and the motivation behind this.

Below we have gone into a bit more detail with some tips to learn English quickly and easily.

Tips To Learn English Quickly:

The key to learning English quickly is practise, practise, and more practise. There is no short way of going about it, practise and repetition are key when it comes to learning any language, particularly if you are looking to learn it fast. You are not going to get anywhere by simply searching “How To Learn English Fast and Easily”. By practising every day, you will ingrain vocabulary in your memory, get a good idea of how sentences are structured, and also develop a good understanding of how to pronounce certain words and phrases.

Practise and repetition are definitely the key to learning English, but we have also listed some additional tips to learn English quickly below:

Remember Your Motivation – When looking to learn the English language quickly, it is good to bear in mind the motivation behind your goal. Why are you learning the English language? And why do you need to learn quickly? Is it for study or business purposes? Or would you simply like to get by while you’re in England?By remembering your motivation, you can make sure to only focus on the specific areas you need particular help with. Your motivation will also act as an incentive to keep learning and develop your English skills as fast as possible.

Keep A Language Journal –  Keeping a Language Journal can be an incredibly useful way to remember new vocabulary you have learned as well as reinforcing spellings, sentence structures, and ultimately helping you to learn English more quickly.By writing a log of new vocabulary you’ve learnt, new sayings you’ve discovered, and the correct spelling of words, you will not only have a physical reference to refer to when you are stuck. But by writing things down you are able to more effectively memorise them. In fact, A study has identified the positive effects of writing on learning foreign language words.

Learn From Technology – Technology can be another fantastic aid when researching how to learn English quickly and easily. The internet is so easily accessible in this day and age, and with hundreds of thousands of resources available online to assist with your language studies, it is by far the greatest tool there is when looking to learn English fast and easily.The internet isn’t the only technology which can help you to learn the English Language fast! Mobiles and tablets present a modern alternative to a notepad and are just as appropriate for a language journal! Technologies such as Skype or FaceTime enable you to practise your English Skills with friends, colleagues, and tutors all over the world. And the accessibility of books and writing via e-readers and similar devices means that books which you might have once had to order and wait a long time for, are now available instantly with the click of a few buttons.

Learn From Films and Music – Film and music can be a fantastic tool when looking up how to learn English fast and easily! The majority of popular music these days is in English, and of course, almost all Hollywood films are originally shot in English.Music can help you to learn English more easily for a number of reasons. Firstly, music can help to promote a more positive attitude towards learning English, which in turn can have major benefits. The repetition of music and songs is also beneficial and can help a lot when it comes to memorising vocabulary and popular phrases. Another benefit of music is that you can often learn popular slang you won’t find in a textbook, this will help you to communicate more effortlessly with younger English speakers.

Just take a look at our How Music Can Help You To Learn English blog post to discover more about the benefits music can have on your language studies.

Films also make for an excellent language learning tool. Films can help expose you to new cultures, can help you to learn the correct usage of certain words and phrases, and also give you an opportunity to perfect your speaking and pronunciation. Not only this, but films can offer a fun twist to your typical classroom activities, which in turn can promote a positive attitude.

Be Realistic – It is important to be realistic while trying to learn English quickly. You shouldn’t expect to develop fluency overnight, as when you realise that you are not able to communicate effortlessly the next morning, well it can be rather demoralising. Instead of focussing on your dreams you should be focussing on your goals! Choose a realistic goal and try to achieve it within a certain time frame. For example, develop the language skills required for a certain job role before the closing date for applications, or developing a basic level of fluency before your summer holiday to the UK. By remaining realistic there will be less disappointment, which can be damaging when trying to learn anything new.

If you already have the basics in place and would like to develop your fluency, then why not checkout our 6 Ways To Develop Your English Fluency Blog Post.

So, How Can You Really Learn English Fast and Easily?

In order to learn English fast and easily you need to practise as much as possible! If you are asking the question “How To Learn English Quickly?” then practise is essential and is probably the most important aspect! Learning from various different sources such as Film, Music, Television, and the internet can also be a big help, and it is also vital to remember your motivation behind your language studies – without an end goal you don’t have anything to work towards.

By following our above tips to learn English quickly you’ll no longer need to ask the question “How can you really learn English fast and easily?” – you’ll have the required knowledge and tips to help you learn the English language effortlessly and as quickly as possible.


If you would like to find out some more information about how to learn English fast and easily, or if you are looking to go even further and develop your fluency, then why not consider an English Course in Eastbourne with LTC. LTC are a leading English Language School based on the south coast of England, providing English lessons that are designed to increase knowledge, fluency, understanding and ability, and ultimately helping you to learn English as quickly and as easily as possible…

What Is Communicative English?

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What is communicative English? Well it’s in the name… Communicating in English! Communicative English is an approach to language teaching in which a student learns from real life interaction, which can help to reinforce the value of their studies. Our below blog post explores exactly what Communicative English is, some techniques on how to improve your English Communication Skills, as well as exploring the Communicative Approach, a tried and tested method for improving your English skills as effectively as possible.

Knowing how to speak fluently, one on one, with another English speaker is vitally important for various reasons! But, you need to have the necessary communication skills in order to reach this level. When it comes to communicative English, there are many different techniques that can help to give you the edge over other learners and native speakers in your conversations; ensuring a great first impression every time! Now that you have an idea of what Communicative English is, its time to explore the Communicative Approach and how to improve your English Communication Skills:

What Is The Communicative Approach?

The Communicative Approach is an idea that to learn English successfully, you have to communicate in the language, in meaningful situations, in order to see the value of your work. The communicative approach is a tried and test method for helping a student to acquire valuable communicative English skills, which they see true value in.

When a student is involved with real life communication, which is also meaningful to them, they see value in their work. This can help a student to develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, outside of the classroom.

The communicative approach is not just limited to real life verbal communication. It is an approach to language learning in general. For example, a class utilizing the communicative approach could also include the study of “authentic texts” – texts written in the target language for a purpose other than your language studies. By adopting the communicative approach in your English studies, you will be able to improve on your fluency, enabling you to be more confident when interacting in English.

The Communicative Approach is not new, it is said to have originated in Britain in the 1960s. So, with more than 50 years of usage as a tried and tested approach to language learning, the Communicative Approach is a proven success.

What Is Communicative Language Teaching?

Communicative Language Teaching adopts the communicative approach in order to educate a student with real meaning. Communicative Language Teaching allows learners to get involved with real communication, which will benefit their natural approach to learning a language. Communicative Language teaching has a very important role. This approach to language learning enables a student to use their new-found skills in a meaningful way, showing value from what they are learning.

When teaching communicative English, teachers can get rather creative with their approach. This is an excellent way of learning as it makes for more exciting classes, a nice change from the typical classroom and textbooks. For example, a teacher might give you an activity where the class has to come up with a role play scenario between two people. This is great because not only does it help to improve your English with creativity, but also puts pressure on you to have a real time conversation with each other in English.

The quality of Communicative Language Teaching is all dependent on the teacher. A teacher will need to make their material as motivating and as creative as they can, so that learners find their tasks meaningful, and see the value.

Another way in which a teacher might try to use the communicative approach within their classes is via cultural understanding. Having the right knowledge of a culture for the countries where your target language is being used is key to communicative language teaching. Make sure that you cover different, important cultural factors that are essential to communicating in English speaking countries. For example, in England, many people are taught to be polite and courteous, and even sometimes apologize when they are in the right, in certain situations. Knowing details like this will make it much easier to communicate with a native English speaker, or another learner also studying the language.

How To Learn Communicative English

Are you asking yourself “How Can I Learn Communicative English”? Well, to learn how to communicate in English effectively, you have to remember it’s not all about what you learn in the classroom or from your textbook. You need to know how to converse, communicate, and think fast. Learning how to communicate in English will require a lot of practice with people who speak the language.

When practicing your Communicative English Skills with others, you should always look to improve on the way you speak, the accent and the sentence structures you use, as well as anything you can pick up from the person you are speaking with – what’s their body language like? Do they use any slang words or phrases? What tone are they using to pose questions with? You can learn so much from others, and that’s what the Communicative Approach is all about really, learning from others in a meaningful and valuable way.

Many people think that you must go and visit an English-speaking country in order to perfect your communicative English. But, this really isn’t true. While it is true that speaking with a native English speaker can dramatically improve your communicative English, there are other ways you can practice. Maybe try finding someone online from an English-speaking country to voice or video call, or, its more than likely that there is a local group of English Speakers in your town or city. Conversing with English speakers online or from your own town or city can be a great alternative to traveling abroad, and can be just as beneficial to your English communication skills.

How To Improve Your English Communication Skills

There are hundreds of fantastic techniques out there that can help you to improve your English communication skills. Communicative English requires practice, and trying to perfect your communication skills is no easy task.

Below we have listed some of our top tips for when it comes to adopting the communicative approach in your studies, and helping you to improve your English communication skills:

Think Before You Speak – A great first tip for improving your English Communications Skills would be to think about what you’re going to say before you speak. By thinking about what you are going to say in advance, you reduce the chances of having to awkwardly wait while you develop an answer to a question or think about how to push a conversation forward.

Part of the Communicative Approach is to think about what you might have to say in advance, so that you’re prepared for whatever direction your conversation takes.

Practice With Others – This is probably one of the most vital elements when it comes to perfecting your English Communication Skills and adopting the Communicative Approach within your studies. It is essential for you to practice with others, whether that be other learners or native speakers. By practicing with others, not only will you be getting real life English Communication experience, but you will also be developing your natural abilities for learning a language moving forward. Even the most proficient native speakers are naturally learning from their interactions.

Don’t Just Learn Words, Learn Your Sentences Too – It’s important to not only learn your vocabulary, as although this is useful, it’s not going to benefit you when your conversation consists of more than a single word. Learn your sentences too! By learning your sentences and practicing these, you will be well prepared for a lot of English Communication scenarios. For example, if you know you are going to be meeting new people, then practice your sentences explaining who you are, where you come from, and what you like.

Of course, you can’t always predict the direction of your conversations in advanced, but by learning your sentences and practicing these, you should be ready for a whole range of different topics.

Focus On Fluency – Another tip for when it comes to developing your Communicative English skills would be to practice your fluency. Try to speak as if you were a native! You may not get it right at the beginning, but hopefully the more and more you practice your fluency, the better your English Communications should become.

By practicing your fluency you are on the first track to faultless English communication skills.

Don’t Rush When You Speak – You may be a lighting fast speaker when it comes to your mother tongue. But expecting to communicate as fast with a foreign language is not realistic. Slow down and think. More importantly, don’t rush a sentence, because the last thing you want is a poorly formed sentence. If you spend less time rushing your sentences, it should give you more breathing space to think about what you’re going to say. By taking your time to speak you will be ensuring that what you are saying is correct and makes sense.

Don’t Run Out Of Follow Up Questions – Make sure you don’t run out of follow up questions or you’ll be left awkwardly thinking about what to say next. Learn different types of open questions that can lead to further discussions, some examples could be “What are your views on that topic” or “Can you tell me more about that it seems interesting”. For an effective communicative English approach, you need to listen to what the person you are speaking to is saying, and form an open question to help further the conversation.

By following our above tips, you will be able to further improve your English communication skills, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all.

Read our fantastic blog post, Six ways to develop your English fluency, to get some more tips on how to improve your English fluency and communication skills today.

Why Is Communicative English Necessary?

If you have already been exposed to the communicative approach, then it is likely you already know the benefits this approach can have on your English language studies, and the value it can provide. Communicative English is important as it can help a student to see value in their studies, in a meaningful way.

Strengthening your communication skills in English is necessary, and is a powerful tool that can be used for business, travel or simply to have a conversation in a different country. By improving on your communicative English, you are enabling yourself to not only hold a conversation in your target language, but you are also developing the required skills to go forth and develop a natural approach to language learning and vocabulary acquisition moving forward, on your own.

With more than 1.5 billion people speaking English as either their native or second language, we will leave it up to you to decide whether communicative English is really necessary.

Discover more about the popularity of the English language with our following blog post, Why Is English So Popular.


By understanding what communicative English is, and how it can benefit you and your studies, you are on the fast track to effortless English communication skills. If you would like to find out some more information about the communicative approach and how you can further develop your English communication skills, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our English courses are designed to make the most out of your language studies, ensuring effortless communication in no time at all. Discover more by contacting us today.


Eastbourne Airbourne 2015

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In Eastbourne, there is an air show held every year and is an organised event involving the Royal Air Force as well as other military and civilian aircraft. If you study at LTC Eastbourne, you will have a chance to see this wonderful event. You can find more information about Eastbourne Airbourne on their website. To get you into the mood of Airbourne, there is a video to keep you occupied.

 

Vocabulary About Flying

There are some more vocabulary related to flying and what better way to study English than learning phrases which people say when speaking. Below there are some phrases used during conversations which you could use when speaking English.

1. Get off to a flying start

If you ‘get off to a flying start‘, something or someone began an activity successfully.

Example:Maria started her new job last week and has got off to a flying start! She has already had a pay rise!

2. When pigs fly/Pigs might fly

When someone says ‘when pigs fly‘ or ‘pigs might fly‘, they mean that they think something is unlikely to happen and it is a funny expression as pigs will never fly.

Example: 

Jason – “My football team are going to win the Championships this year!

Mark – “Yeah right! Pigs might fly! That team is the worst in the world!

3. To pass with flying colours

If you take a test and you pass with really good marks, you ‘pass with flying colours‘. It is a very good idiom to use during conversation and try using it with your English speaking friends.

Tracy – “I passed my driving test with flying colours! Passed first time!

Emma – “Congratulations! You can now drive me to school.

4. On the fly

If you do an action ‘on the fly‘, you are doing this activity without any preparation or previous planning.

Simon – “I had a 30 minute presentation to give last night but was told 10 minutes beforehand that it was being shortened to 5 minutes. I had to shorten it on the fly!”

5. Time flies

If ‘time flies‘, ‘time flew‘ or ‘it flew by‘, you did an activity which made time seem short and passed quickly. You can use the expressions to suggest that you like something as it made time appear shorter. These short phrases are from the full phrase ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.

Jenny – “I really enjoyed our maths class last week. I didn’t expect the time to fly by so quick.

Well that is all for today’s post. Do you happen to know any language related to flying or aircrafts? You really should come to LTC Eastbourne to study as the lessons are enjoyable with time flying by during your lessons. You will also have a chance to experience Eastbourne Airbourne.

How Music Can Help You To Learn English

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Learning a new language is tough, no matter who you are and how much experience you have, but there are solutions out there to help you through the process. When it comes to learning a new language, music can be a fantastic aid. Not only can music help you to remember English words and phrases, but it can also promote a more positive and enjoyable attitude towards learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there is one rule that applies to everyone who is studying… that’s to have fun. If learning is fun it will be more effective – and that’s true when learning anything new, not just a language. This is where music comes in! Music can help to promote a more positive attitude to learning, which in turn can help you to perfect your English Skills in no time at all.

Research shows that music can have a positive effect on cognitive test performances. Out of a test of 30 undergraduates it was found that more questions were completed and more answers were correct when completing a cognitive test listening to music, as opposed to completing the test in silence.

Not only does music promote a positive attitude towards learning, but it can also help you to remember English words and phrases through repetition. Songs and music will very often contain a lot of useful vocabulary, phrases and expressions, and what’s more, many of the words and sound patterns within a song are repeated, which makes it very easy for them to stick in your mind. Tunes and lyrics will often get stuck in your mind even without realising it, something which is known as an earworm.

Repetition is extremely important when it comes to learning a new language. It’s important that the terms and phrases you learn are ingrained in your memory and that anything new you learn is not going to just be forgotten. That’s why music makes for an excellent aid when learning a new language.

Another benefit of Learning English through music and songs is that you can often learn slang which you won’t find in a textbook or study guide. Many terms originating from popular music have worked their way into the English dictionary, for example the words YOLO, an abbreviation of the phrase “You only live once”, Bling, a word used to describe extravagant jewellery, and Diss (or dis), a term which means a failure to show respect.

Some of the best music artists to aid you in your English Studies include: The Beatles, thanks to their catchy melodies and simple lyrics, Ed Sheeran, thanks to his relatable tracks, and One Direction, again thanks to their simple lyrics and relatable stories.

If you are looking to perfect your English Language Skills by studying in an authentic environment in England, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our courses are designed to make the most out of your trip, helping you to develop English Language skills you will use for life. Discover more about our English Courses today…

Eastbourne Airbourne 2015

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In Eastbourne, there is an air show held every year and is an organised event involving the Royal Air Force as well as other military and civilian aircraft. If you study at LTC Eastbourne, you will have a chance to see this wonderful event. You can find more information about Eastbourne Airbourne on their website. To get you into the mood of Airbourne, there is a video to keep you occupied.

 

Vocabulary About Flying

There are some more vocabulary related to flying and what better way to study English than learning phrases which people say when speaking. Below there are some phrases used during conversations which you could use when speaking English.

1. Get off to a flying start

If you ‘get off to a flying start‘, something or someone began an activity successfully.

Example:Maria started her new job last week and has got off to a flying start! She has already had a pay rise!

2. When pigs fly/Pigs might fly

When someone says ‘when pigs fly‘ or ‘pigs might fly‘, they mean that they think something is unlikely to happen and it is a funny expression as pigs will never fly.

Example: 

Jason – “My football team are going to win the Championships this year!

Mark – “Yeah right! Pigs might fly! That team is the worst in the world!

3. To pass with flying colours

If you take a test and you pass with really good marks, you ‘pass with flying colours‘. It is a very good idiom to use during conversation and try using it with your English speaking friends.

Tracy – “I passed my driving test with flying colours! Passed first time!

Emma – “Congratulations! You can now drive me to school.

4. On the fly

If you do an action ‘on the fly‘, you are doing this activity without any preparation or previous planning.

Simon – “I had a 30 minute presentation to give last night but was told 10 minutes beforehand that it was being shortened to 5 minutes. I had to shorten it on the fly!”

5. Time flies

If ‘time flies‘, ‘time flew‘ or ‘it flew by‘, you did an activity which made time seem short and passed quickly. You can use the expressions to suggest that you like something as it made time appear shorter. These short phrases are from the full phrase ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.

Jenny – “I really enjoyed our maths class last week. I didn’t expect the time to fly by so quick.

Well that is all for today’s post. Do you happen to know any language related to flying or aircrafts? You really should come to LTC Eastbourne to study as the lessons are enjoyable with time flying by during your lessons. You will also have a chance to experience Eastbourne Airbourne.

A day in the life of a student

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We recently had the pleasure of meeting Ezgi, an enthusiastic student from Turkey. We asked her to write this blog, explaining what a usual day at LTC was like for her, and asking her to tell others about her overall experience. Here’s what she had to say…

“My name is Ezgi, I am from Turkey, Istanbul, and I am 19 years old. After I enrolled at a university earlier this year, I decided to go to the UK to improve my English. When I started to organise the trip, I became very nervous about everything. I hadn’t travelled by myself before and 2 months was really long period for me to live alone. But despite these feelings, I booked my course at LTC Eastbourne and went anyway.

I soon realised there was nothing to worry about.

On my first day in England, I visited the school by bus. I wasn’t sure how the journey would be, and I even got a little lost, but people were so kind and polite, and they helped me and showed me how to get to the school. When I then arrived at LTC Eastbourne, the staff welcomed me so politely. After only a few minutes, I relaxed and started to feel like LTC was a second home.

At LTC Eastbourne my typical day looked something like this…

 

 

 

 

In the morning, I would leave my homestay provider to catch the bus to school. My homestay family would take me to the bus stop and I would then travel by bus for 15 minutes. I am used to living in Istanbul where the city is crowded and buses were the main form of transportation, so travelling in this way was no problem for me!

 

 

In my class, there were 10 students, all from different countries – everybody was so friendly. Even though I was the only girl in the class, it was never an issue and we all became good friends. My teachers were also very kind and friendly. They clearly love teaching and cared about what we wanted to learn, adapting lessons to suit our needs. At the beginning, I thought, “if I don’t understand them, how can I communicate with them?”, but luckily I have never had that problem, thanks to the excellent teachers and their clear communication.

 

 

 

 

At lunch time I would then eat at the school. Honestly, I am not the kind of person who eats too much food, but at LTC the food is really delicious and is very tempting! The meals are cheap and really big. After lunch, I then often played table tennis with other students, or sometimes we would just sit in the garden chatting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the break, we would then start our afternoon class. This was always my favourite lesson. I was studying for TOEFL exams and these lessons were really useful for me.

 

 

 

 

 

After school, everyday, my friends and I would try something new. We would go to the cinema, pier, mall, parks or sometimes just Starbucks for a chat. Luckily I made really good friends here. I will miss them so much! I would often find that I preferred to spend time with friends as they helped me to practice my English.

 

 

I would then go back to my homestay. But before dinner, I would visit the local park (which was near to my house) and complete my homework and study. I liked taking in the fresh air and lying on the grass. So if there wasn’t rain, I always preferred to stay outside. But this is England, weather is changing all the time… Every morning, I found I was cold so I would wear a sweatshirt. But then during the day I would get hot and have to take off my sweatshirt. This is how life goes in England!

 

 

 

 

 

After the park I would then return to my homestay to have dinner and spend time with my family. I really loved them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before bed I used to enjoy writing in my diary, mainly about my thoughts and feelings of the day (writing always makes me happy).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the weekends, my friends and I would always go somewhere different. Going anywhere from Eastbourne is really easy. When I came here, some people said “You’ll start to getting bored after 1 week in Eastbourne.” But I had 2 months here and not once did I get bored! I love Eastbourne. I suppose it is mostly because of my friends, my teachers and LTC staff. I am so glad that I have been a student in LTC. I feel so lucky. I will never forget my experience here, and will always treasure my memories of LTC.”

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If you’d like to find out some more information regarding our adult General English language courses then please contact us. Here at LTC Eastbourne we offer a selection of General English Language Courses, from elementary to advanced levels.

You can contact us today by using our contact form, by emailing us at: info@ltc-eastbourne.com, or by calling us on: 01323 727755. Discover more about our English courses today…

How Music Can Help You To Learn English

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Learning a new language is tough, no matter who you are and how much experience you have, but there are solutions out there to help you through the process. When it comes to learning a new language, music can be a fantastic aid. Not only can music help you to remember English words and phrases, but it can also promote a more positive and enjoyable attitude towards learning English.

When it comes to learning English, there is one rule that applies to everyone who is studying… that’s to have fun. If learning is fun it will be more effective – and that’s true when learning anything new, not just a language. This is where music comes in! Music can help to promote a more positive attitude to learning, which in turn can help you to perfect your English Skills in no time at all.

Research shows that music can have a positive effect on cognitive test performances. Out of a test of 30 undergraduates it was found that more questions were completed and more answers were correct when completing a cognitive test listening to music, as opposed to completing the test in silence.

Not only does music promote a positive attitude towards learning, but it can also help you to remember English words and phrases through repetition. Songs and music will very often contain a lot of useful vocabulary, phrases and expressions, and what’s more, many of the words and sound patterns within a song are repeated, which makes it very easy for them to stick in your mind. Tunes and lyrics will often get stuck in your mind even without realising it, something which is known as an earworm.

Repetition is extremely important when it comes to learning a new language. It’s important that the terms and phrases you learn are ingrained in your memory and that anything new you learn is not going to just be forgotten. That’s why music makes for an excellent aid when learning a new language.

Another benefit of Learning English through music and songs is that you can often learn slang which you won’t find in a textbook or study guide. Many terms originating from popular music have worked their way into the English dictionary, for example the words YOLO, an abbreviation of the phrase “You only live once”, Bling, a word used to describe extravagant jewellery, and Diss (or dis), a term which means a failure to show respect.

Some of the best music artists to aid you in your English Studies include: The Beatles, thanks to their catchy melodies and simple lyrics, Ed Sheeran, thanks to his relatable tracks, and One Direction, again thanks to their simple lyrics and relatable stories.

If you are looking to perfect your English Language Skills by studying in an authentic environment in England, then why not consider an English Language Course in Eastbourne with LTC. Our courses are designed to make the most out of your trip, helping you to develop English Language skills you will use for life. Discover more about our English Courses today…

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