by Englist | Feb 14, 2023 | Academic Writing, Elementary
In the past 20 years, education in English has transformed in East Asia, and Taiwan is no exception. The number of programs has exploded and the spectrum of styles and methods range from the ABCs to graduate-level literature and rhetorical analysis. Twenty years ago,...
by Englist | Jan 18, 2023 | Academic Writing, Elementary, Englist blog
Englist’s mission is to prepare students for a future in English-language academic and career settings. This can be a difficult bridge to cross. Most students who enter international programs or attend university overseas are shocked to find that grammar and...
by Englist | Jun 19, 2021 | Academic Writing, Elementary, Englist blog, Online
With the spread of COVID-19 in Taiwan, all schools moved online. This transition was very difficult for some programs, but not for Englist. Englist was positioned extremely well to make this difficult transition because we prepared for this possibility early, our...
by Englist | Feb 12, 2021 | Elementary, Englist blog
At Englist, we know that the most productive thing students can do is simply read. However, not all books are created equal. Finding books that connect with students, especially in their second language, is difficult, but also something Englist teachers pride...
by Englist | Jun 18, 2020 | Academic Writing, Elementary, Englist blog
By Teacher Adam At Englist, we get a lot of parents who ask us, “what can my child do to improve?” Or “what can she do to prepare?” Or, “what more could they be doing?” The answer to all of these questions is simple: “Read.” As a matter of fact, what we also tell...
by Englist | Mar 27, 2019 | Elementary, Englist blog
Table of Contents What are social skills and why are they important? 1. Speaking and conversation 2. Forming and fostering relationships: peers, strangers, and different kinds of people 3. Lawyer skills: explaining, negotiating, convincing 4. Active listening:...
