by Englist | May 16, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog, Learning resources
At Englist, we believe that reading regularly is one of the most powerful ways students can improve their English. But building strong reading habits takes time, and the right books. Finding stories that engage students, especially in their second language, can be a...
by Englist | May 3, 2025 | Englist blog, Learning resources
A letter from a teacher who’s been there Hi, Ms. Chiou here, and I have ADHD. I didn’t know that growing up. I was never the “hyper” kid bouncing off the walls or screaming at the top of her lungs. I was a good student when I liked the subject, and an absolute ghost...
by Englist | Apr 14, 2025 | Englist blog, Learning resources
Is Chinese bad? When I first started teaching English in Taiwan about 15 years ago, the golden rule at every school that I taught at was “NO CHINESE”. At these schools, the worst thing a student, or God forbid, a teacher could do was speak Chinese. School management...
by Englist | Mar 20, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog, Learning resources
Every day across Taiwan, students at buxibans, bilingual programs, and “international” schools open American textbooks filled with stories about the 4th of July, historical figures like George Washington, and jokes that don’t quite land. Taiwanese parents and...
by Englist | Feb 6, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog, Learning resources
Hi everyone! Ms. Chiou here. I want to share some tips on how to get kids to read. One of the most common questions we hear from parents is “What else can my son or daughter be doing?” And the answer is always – “Read!” The following opinion might be an...
by Englist | Mar 1, 2023 | Englist blog, Learning resources
There are two main reasons parents enroll their kids at Englist. First, parents want their kids to get better grades in English classes and on writing assignments at school. Second, parents hope to position students for admission to top-tier Western universities. ...
