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Technology, the Classroom & You
By Joseph DeMarini Smart phones have impacted every aspect of our lives—from social networking and instant communication, to the augmented reality of Pokémon GO. Here at Explore English, we’ve fully embraced the 21st century and like to upset the old order of “no phones in class” by telling our students to switch on their phones [...]
Australian Cinema & MIFF
By Joseph DeMarini It’s the first week of August, and the annual Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is in full swing around the city. Established in 1952, it’s the largest screen festival in Australia and one of the oldest festivals in the world. Though the festival showcases films from around the world, there are a [...]
Winery and Brewery Tours Around Melbourne
[ish_image image="3980" size="full" tooltip_color="color1" tooltip_text_color="color3" align="center"] By Joe DeMarini Don’t let winter get ya too down! It may be cold, windy and dreary out, but have I got the cure for you: booze! And lots of it. Melbourne has several fun brewery tours, and even more winery tours. Though the winery tours are probably more [...]
Explore English arrives in Europe
At Explore English, we all enjoy Italian pasta, Spanish Paella and English Fish & Chips… well, maybe not this last one. But what is sure is that Europe, also known as the Old Continent, is one of the most, if not the most, diverse and culturally rich continents in the world. In some cases [...]
Why PTE is the lesser known english proficiency test – until now
Since IELTS (International English Language Test System), or ELTS as it was first known (English Language Testing Service) was set up in 1980, it has grown in popularity, demand and global student usage. The Pearson Test of English, on the other hand, was launched in 2009, for non-native English speakers to improve their standards of [...]
Things to know when you are a student in Melbourne
You have made the great decision to come to study in Melbourne. You have chosen a fantastic school, which will feel you welcome and give you that sense of community. Now it is time to explore the wonderful city of Melbourne. When people think of Australia, they generally think of Sydney and the Opera house [...]
Most Common Phrasal Verbs
In English, like bread and butter or tea and biscuits; a sentence using phrasal words really does make the world go around. You may not have noticed that you’re actually using them, most of the time – because a phrasal verb is a combination of a verb + adverb or a verb + preposition, mostly [...]
What is ELICOS?
As a student who wants to learn English as a second language, there are many different programs that you can take to do so. It can be a lot to choose from, but if you know just what you are looking for, you can find one that will fit your needs and wants. One of [...]
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What is English for Academic Purposes?
There are many reasons why international students study English. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is geared for any student who wishes to study in an English speaking country. This course will allow you to not only to be considered fluent in English, but also to understand complex scientific documents, write essays and make [...]
