Head phones
When our TALK International students want to have a little time to themselves, what better device than a set of headphones to create a temporary and pleasant barrier between you and that busy [...]
Pick-up lines – the good, the bad and the ugly
Of course, when you come to the United States to learn to speak English, other things are bound to happen. You’re going to be meeting lots of new people, and have opportunities to meet the [...]
Changing Perceptions
The world is full of many different types of people. You are going to meet people who tend to be only concerned with themselves and those who put themselves last as they tend to the needs and [...]
Great Tips For Camping
Camping always sounds so attractive, but without careful preparation, a lot can go wrong, as you are vulnerable to the elements – rain, mud, wind and temperatures – and you also are dependent [...]
Valentine’s Day American Style
This festival of romance, love, and friendship called Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th across the world. On a day when people send cards and flowers to their loved ones, in many [...]
Inform Yourself About Current Affairs
When studying abroad it is important to inform yourself about the latest current affairs that are happening around the world. The following are just some of the reasons as to why you should spend [...]
The Most Popular American Holidays In The USA
Throughout the year America holds many celebrations for a variety of holidays that have significant meaning for many people. The following are the most popular American holidays which really do [...]
Cultural Competence and Language
Becoming fluent in a language also requires a degree of cultural competence. So you have mastered those aspects of the spoken and written language – things like grammar, pronunciation, the odd [...]
