VALUES EDUCATION: PARENTS OR SCHOOLS
How do we build strength of character in our children? I asked my younger daughter this question, and this was her reply: “For me, I learnt from your words and…
WHY THE ASIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM NEEDS OVERHAUL
There is a big caveat as to whether changes in MOE curriculum will allow students and pupils to “stop to smell the flowers, and wonder at their beauty”, as Minister…
ENHANCE YOUR CHILD’S ENGLISH LEARNING EXPERIENCE
English is a universal language. Therefore, it is really important to boost your child’s success and confidence in English. English experts at ACE English Academy have a variety of experiences…
IMPROVE ESSAYS WITH LATEST NEWS
An excellent expository or argumentative essay relies on impressive evidence to prove a point. Good writers offer relevant evidence such as examples, arresting news events, data from surveys, opinions of…
LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCES ONLINE
Website Brief Description Flash Fiction Winners Winning short stories to inspire you BBC News on video BBC News Channel on youtube Learning English Kids Home Page This site contains games,…
HOW TO DELIVER AN IMPRESSIVE SPEECH
Watch this impressive speech by Asha Christensen, then a 7th grader at Imagine International Academy of North Texas. She makes use of speech delivery techniques like dramatic emphasis and body…
‘SHOW NOT TELL’ IN STORY COMPOSITION
Vivid writing grabs readers’ attention and draws them into your story. So, in order to avoid the pitfalls of “telling” rather than “showing,” remember these points: Use strong, specific verbs,…
CRAFTING A GOOD PLOT
“A plot is a series of events deliberately arranged so as to reveal their dramatic, thematic, and emotional significance” – Jane Burroway. Understanding these necessary story elements for developing actions…
HOW TO WRITE A WINNING SHORT STORY
Here are some tips from Joe Craig, author of the Jimmy Coates spy series, about how to write a winning story. To read the entire article, go to THE GUARDIAN…
HOW TO WRITE AN INTERESTING CHARACTER
Consider the following descriptions of character by great writers: From Holes by Louis Sachar: “They were dripping with sweat, and their faces were so dirty that it took Stanley a…
Load More