We love California! But why? Sure, there are beaches . . . and there are friendly people . . . and there is great food, and great weather . . . but there is…
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When you attend a university in the United States, what will you study? Your subject choice (called your “major”) is an important decision that can help shape your university experience and your future career.…
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In the past, we created a post titled Small Talk in English. This has become one of our most popular posts, so we decided to make a Small Talk in English, Part 2! This…
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IEC Activities IEC Teachers and Staff WorkshopsSleep Tight! IEC@DVC Teachers Host Sleep Awareness Workshop for Students
There is always something interesting happening at IEC for our students! In March, Jennifer Ross and Ali Tubio organized the “Wake Up” (Healthy Sleep Habits) workshop on March 7. Jennifer and Ali decided to…
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Learning English and exercising are similar. Both require practice! Do you know how to learn English through exercise? Follow these tips to help keep your mind healthy and sharp. How to Learn English through…
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Are you moving to the USA? You probably have a lot of questions about how to prepare. After 20 years of helping international students learn English and attend university, we have compiled some useful…
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March is the month of spring and Saint Patrick’s Day, so it’s a perfect month to associate with the color green. To celebrate, we are looking at some English idioms with the word “green.”…
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Are you studying the “right” way? The truth is, there isn’t really a “right” way to study . . . but there are some study habits and tricks that you can use to make…
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IEC Teachers and Staff International Student LifeIEC@DVC Teacher Allison’s Life as an English Teacher in China
IEC@DVC teacher, Allison, is currently living in China and teaching English. She is sharing her experiences with us through the IEC@DVC Blog! For this post, we hear how it’s been for Allison these first…
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February is the month of romance, which means it is often associated with the color red. To celebrate, we have put together a list of English idioms with the word “red.” As you will…