{"id":4152,"date":"2021-12-07T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/?p=4152"},"modified":"2022-01-13T16:18:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T15:18:31","slug":"learning-english-on-common-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/index.php\/2021\/12\/learning-english-on-common-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning English | On Common Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed-690x460.jpeg 690w, https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/unnamed.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Learn English online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>English is by far the world\u2019s most commonly studied language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the 7.9 billion people on earth, around 527 million speak English as their <strong>native<\/strong> language and it\u2019s been embraced as a second by vast numbers of people all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English is used by many countries as an \u2018official language\u2019 to aid Governments and business leaders in international discussion and debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(The widespread adoption of the English language largely stems from Britain\u2019s colonial past!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 1.5 billion learners<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/worldviews\/wp\/2015\/04\/23\/the-worlds-languages-in-7-maps-and-charts\/\">, more people learn English than French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German and Chinese <strong>combined<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to learn English for business, for specialist purposes such as law or medicine, or to simplify communication while travelling \u2013 there\u2019s an LSI course to suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six levels, from beginners to advanced and you can choose private or group classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All LSI teachers are qualified, experienced and native level English speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our online teachers are based in numerous different English speaking countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LONDON LOVE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might use your new conversational English skills to ask for a photo in front of Big Ben; one of London\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Did you know\u2026?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Big Ben has been through a five-year restoration project and will chime once again in 2022.<\/li><li>While Big Ben is the nickname of the bell, it is officially called the Great Bell.<\/li><li>It is the largest four-faced clock in the world.<\/li><li>Each dial is seven metres in diameter.- There are 312 pieces of glass in each clock dial.<\/li><li>A special light above the clock faces is illuminated when parliament is in session.<\/li><li>Big Ben&#8217;s timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Beautiful, isn\u2019t it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LSI English teachers can tell you more: all our classes introduce you to the local culture of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While English is the most commonly learned language across the world, it\u2019s also one of the trickiest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephen Fry compared its depth, complexity and nuance to England\u2019s capital: \u201cThe English language is like London: proudly barbaric yet deeply civilised, too, common yet royal, vulgar yet processional, sacred yet profane.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bill Bryson describes his struggles with the rules of the language \u201cEnglish grammar is so complex and confusing for the one very simple reason that its rules and terminology are based on Latin, a language with which it has precious little in common.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English plurals seem designed to confuse; why do we go from \u2018goose\u2019 to \u2018geese\u2019, but not \u2018moose\u2019 to \u2018meese\u2019? And why isn\u2019t the plural of house \u2018hice\u2019 as with mouse and mice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common English phrases seem to make no sense when examined literally; why do \u2018fat chance\u2019 and \u2018slim chance\u2019 mean the exact same thing? And why are \u2018tough\u2019,\u2019through\u2019 and \u2018though\u2019 all pronounced differently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>And yet!<\/em><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Despite the complexity of the language, LSI learners often describe the pleasure of taking these courses and how much confidence their English teachers instilled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cThank you so much for you and UK LSI. I want to keep studying as long as possible!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Isaura Santos Roacha<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>I have a good teacher who explains grammar interestingly and well. I was able to dismiss my inhibitions to speak English with such a teacher!\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Kerstin H\u00f6rdemann<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The astounding volume of people who speak English across the world make it an obvious choice to learn; a useful tool for communicating with vast numbers of people in all walks of life, whether you\u2019re planning to work, learn, or explore \u2013 having a language in common can make all the difference to your enjoyment and your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LSI offers a huge range of learning options across the world, including online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s getting to grips with the basics, or finessing your business banter, there\u2019s a course and a teacher that\u2019s perfect for the level of learning you require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsi.edu\/en\/learn-english-online\/timetable\">Why not get in touch today to see how we can help?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English is by far the world\u2019s most commonly studied language. 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