hi Shane Ways to break the ice is to get them to talk about themselves (likes/dislikes) or something/someone (key points about the thing or person). Pair them up and they have to introduce each other. Or a simple problem they must resolve,

hi Danny A qualification is a plus and you were given good advice. Prague is a good place in that is is cheap, but there are many other places available, like Berlin. First you must decide if you want a cheap qualification or a beneficial (in the

hi If you can not find native speakers in your area, then try installing "sykpe". All you need is a head set with a microphone and to find some partners. I suggest trying forums to find people. Also speak with people you know want to learn

hi gary The first example is not really the right usage unless you extend the sentence a little. I don´t know how he managed to get by in his limited 5 minute log in time and still write 10 posts. "get by" means either survive on or cope/deal with

hi Matsko from a grammar poitn of view the correct sentence(s) is, Are you sure that he was driving a red car? Even though he doesn't have a drivers licence. Your trail and error approach is a good learning device, as you see what could be wrong

Hi Lcchang The first example really is expressing that you are serious or what you say should not be taken lightly. When I say you can not watch televison before bed, I mean it. I am sure when he said that he did not wnat to insult you, he did not

hi Keyser It would be worth your while looking at gettting a private qualifiaction in ESL/EFL teaching. There are well known ones, such as CELTA, TEFL and Trinity. Some posts, especially in Eastern Europe allow you to do the qualifcation as a

hi Most people work very hard but she goes to extremes in her job. Most people work very hard but she is extremely hard working. Most people work very hard but she is extreme. Most people work very hard but she takes it beyond the limit.

hi I survived my CELTA and have empathy with what you are going through. It seems very heavy on going and you will not get everything right. But you will absorb and learn more when you have the time to take it all in, after the course The essays