We've all heard horror stories of how taxing the process is for obtaining a green card. The U.S. administration has made it clear that they're cracking down on immigration. To get accepted, you really do have to meet all the necessary requirements. A large part of the...

Are you concerned that your immigration status will affect your chances of finding a job in the United States? Fear not because immigrants have the upper hand over many job seekers. There are currently a record 6.7 million job openings in the USA. In fact, there are...

Your accent is a wonderful reminder of who you are and where you came from. However, it can be difficult to understand those who have a strong accent. While losing your accent entirely isn't necessary, learning how to speak with a more Americanized accent can save you...

  Today, there are more than half a million Indian and Chinese people studying in the US. And, that's not the mention foreign students from other countries. The US offers opportunities for further education that other countries do not. But, life in the USA is...

Why is good grammar important? Well, because it saves lives! Just consider the difference between "Let's eat, Grandma!" and "Let's eat Grandma!". With the first one, you're inviting your grandma over for a lovely meal. The second one, on the other hand, sounds like...

Are you in the process of learning English? Congratulations! You are learning one of the most difficult languages to learn. English in and of itself is hard to learn due to its many exceptions to rules, among other challenges. However, the fact that it has its own...

Idioms are expressions in language that can have figurative or literal meanings. They are a huge pain for most English language learners. It's common to hear about the thousands of English idioms that leave language learners frustrated. However, it's less common to...

Can you speak more than one language? If so, your professional future looks bright. In the modern area of globalization, those who are bilingual have a competitive edge. After all, being able to speak two or more languages is highly sought after in the job market, so...

Learning to speak English - or any language - takes lots and lots of practice. In fact, the general rule of thumb for learning British English is 360 hours of practice! You may already practice conversations at school, with a tutor, or with your family. But the...

  Why is immigration important in the United States of America? What good comes to our nation when we allow more immigrants to become Americans? Well, quite a lot actually. In fact, without immigrants, America, as we know it today, would not exist. A Forgetful...