Everyone who joins the Askademic team has learned a second language. Good for us. Why should you care? Here’s why: We know what good instructors look like, sound like, and (most importantly) teach like. Put together, the Askademic team has been through hundreds of language classes. We’ve all had teachers we have loved, disliked, or…...
Language Learning Tips from a Fellow Language Learner I may have been just like you not too long ago: learning a new language (Spanish for me), taking lessons, spending money on courses, and obsessing over becoming fluent! Here’s my advice to anyone learning English: *Conversation, conversation, conversation Practicing the language is an absolute must, of…...
We all know that customs, social norms, traditions, and expectations change from country to country and region to region- even household to household! However, many citizens of various countries around the world hold preconceived notions about the USA and Americans that are usually not true. Hollywood, movies, TV shows, and the media often portray an…...
English is the most commonly spoken language globally, with over 1.35 billion people speaking the language. Over time, it has become an important skill for business professionals since so many countries around the globe use English at work. In fact, of the 1.35 billion English speakers today, only 360 million of them learned English as their first language. So…...
Perhaps, you want to learn English but don’t have time to find an in-person class or tutor. Maybe you want to learn English online but feel like you would need to spend too many hours or find extra resources to be successful. Or is it that you feel like there’s too much focus on grammar…...
As an educational service, we are well-placed to be advocates for our students. We’re in this unique position to both identify and understand their individual needs. With this knowledge, we can advocate for students and the specific needs required in order to thrive. In addition to being a voice for students, we serve to educate all, no…...
The Benefits of Pre-Recorded Lessons Over the past year, the world has gone virtual as countries have locked down. The covid-19 pandemic saw almost all learning go online, with live lessons and pre-recorded lessons becoming the new normal. Here at Askademic, we pre-record all our online English courses and believe that this is the more…...
Humanity is one of the most social species of all mammals and we have an intense reliance on community. Humans have social needs and cannot thrive in solitude. So, it is no surprise that while taking courses, students greatly benefit from participating in learning communities (LC). Since it is Askademic’s duty to help students reach…...
Yes, I might be a little biased, but there are so many reasons to follow us on Instagram, @askademic.inc. And they are good reasons too! Not only does our page keep you up-to-date on all things tutoring, English Practice, and internal news, but it also provides VALUE that you’re looking for. With discount codes, tips,…...
We live in disturbing times. However, if there is something good that we get from this pandemic experience, it’s that we have adapted and moved some of our activities online. One of those is tutoring. With online tutoring, people worldwide have the chance to learn a new language or master a new skill. With this…...