Cincinnati is a medium sized city in the Mid-West. It is small enough to be friendly and large enough to offer many opportunities for business, education, and entertainment. It is renowned for it’s universities and hospitals. As a student who wants to learn English, you will find the natives very friendly and willing to engage […]
One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching for Cincilingua is the experience of cultural diversity, to use the current term. In a single day, I might converse with someone from Costa Rica, Japan, and France. It is fascinating to hear about their countries’ customs and daily life. One thing I learned early on, for
Two words which are mixed up by almost all students studying English as a second language are fun and funny. Fun is usually a noun. It means enjoyment or amusement. For example: The children were having fun in the play area yesterday. Having fun is doing something you like to do. Examples: I like to
Many professionals come to CINCILINGUA before attending important meetings with their North American, European or Asian associates. They don’t want to clam up during a negotiation, so they come to bone up on their English. You don’t want to be an extra piece of luggage carried through the airport. You want to be a supporting
“Wish” is a regular verb that can be used to express several different meanings: To wish somebody something I wish you luck. We wish our friends the best. To express a hypothetical situations (present) I wish I had a new car. The Teacher wishes that he could visit Mexico. To express a hypothetical situation (past)
English pronunciation is very confusing for people learning the language. I am always sympathetic when I correct my students’ mispronunciation, telling them that English has rules of pronunciation that we follow most of the time, but that there are always exceptions. One of the main reasons is that we do not have an academy, as
To GET IN…or…To GET ON? What is the difference? These idioms mean to enter or board a vehicle. But how do you know when to use GET IN and when to use GET ON? The difference comes down to just how we enter the vehicle. I usually explain this by asking a student a simple
One of the most confusing things you run into when learning a foreign language are homonyms and homophones. A homonym is one of two or more words spelled and pronounced alike but with different meaning. An example of this is the word “bear”. One definition of this word is to carry, bring, transport, move, convey,
Using English in the Real World is a core component of our method at Cincilingua. By having students experience English in a fully Immersive Environment, students not only learn faster, but also learn to use English in scenarios they are likely to encounter in their daily lives. In Cincilingua’s NEW Live & Learn Program students
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Cincilingua provides a unique learning experience for our students. Not only do you learn English grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation, etc… but the city of Cincinnati has many cultural activities where you can observe and participate in historical, multi-cultural, and modern celebrations. Cincinnati has a number of public parks that provide nature programs throughout the year.
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