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How to Choose the
Right English Course,
Materials or Services

If you have been searching for an effective English Course or product, then you know what it is like to suddenly discover a NEW course or service. (You feel excited, and hopeful that THIS will be the course that makes you a bilingual MACHINE!!)

Hopefully it is not a promise to be bilingual in 7 days (if so please read my up-coming article on the life long process of learning English).



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What happens if you hear something about a new academy or CD course?

How do you make the decision to remove your credit card from your wallet and make a purchase?

Wouldn't it be nice if you knew someone who had already taken the course, or someone who had first hand experience teaching with or learning with that service or method? I would like to be that person for you.

I have worked with a couple of well known academies in Spain, Vaughan Systems and Pueblo Ingles, and I have also taught with materials such as Speakup Magazine, Hot English Magazine, and various language learning materials and websites.

Here you will find opinions and recommendations from me (a professional teacher) who knows what kinds of English courses work and which don't. I advise my students regularly on; courses that really work, and others to stay away from.

I'd like you to have the same access to this information as they do.

Points of evaluation for courses:

General description of the course or service
Insider perspectives (when available)
Effectiveness
Strengths
Weaknesses
Cost
Methodology
Alternatives
Supplements/compliments



Courses

  • Rosetta Stone
    •  My impressions and opinions about the well known language learning system by Rosetta Stone.

  • Prof. Kev Nair's Fluency Course (20 Books)
    •  After reading the sample pages from each of the 20 books I have given my perspective of the course. Should you buy this course to improve your English fluency? Click the link above to find out what I say.


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