Outside US & Canada?
¿Por qué aprender inglés?
Hoy en dia, el valor de aprender ingles es indiscutible - es hablado como lengua materna por cientos de millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, Gran Bretaña, Canadá, Australia, e India, y hablado por cientos de millones más a través de Europa, Latinoamérica y Asia. Este es el lenguaje internacional de los negocios, y es el lenguaje predominante en la cultura popular y del entretenimiento, noticias y medios de comunicación, y la diplomacia internacional. Muchos lo consideran el lenguaje del éxito.
¿Qué tan difícil es aprender inglés?
La dificultad de aprender inglés mayormente depende de los siguientes factores:
- su cercanía a su lengua materna
- su método de aprendizaje
- su habilidad general en lingüística
- lo más importante: su nivel de motivación.
Aun cuando los lingüistas clasifican al inglés como un lenguaje germánico, pocos saben que aproximadamente dos tercios de las palabras en inglés tienen una raíz Latina, a causa de la larga conquista de Inglaterra por los Normandos de habla francesa hace casi 1000 años. Esta es la razón por la cual los que hablan idiomas romances, tales como el español, francés y portugués, tienen menos problemas aprendiendo el inglés. Si decimos que "we should commence our studies of the English language", muchos de habla hispana sabrán de qué estamos hablando!
Es de gran importancia para aprender la palabra hablada y escrita un método en el que esté expuesto a personas nativas de habla inglesa usando el lenguaje en un contexto natural. La repetición y asimilación gradual del vocabulario son partes integrales de un programa exitoso. La exposición al "lenguaje natural" es lo más importante, en situaciones reales que puedan sucederle, no simplemente leer un diccionario Español-Inglés! Igualmente, escoger un método que sea conveniente y cómodo le motivará a seguir su programa de aprendizaje del idioma.
Algunas personas son mejores que otras para aprender nuevos idiomas, y personas que parecen entender algo de un idioma extranjero sin tener estudios formales, simplemente "absorbiendo" palabras nuevas en contextos diarios, son probablemente desenvueltas para aprender inglés.
El mejor criterio para determinar su éxito para aprender inglés es la fortaleza de su ambición. Millones de personas aprenden inglés cada año, y la clave de su éxito es su orientación y deseo de aprender este importante idioma, una herramienta para tener éxito en el futuro. Los de habla inglesa generalmente dicen, "Where there's a will, there's a way" ("Donde hay voluntad, hay una posibilidad") -entonces si cree que puede hacerlo, y tiene la determinación y la metodología probada que lo ayude, podrá hacerlo!
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Online English Courses and Tutorials
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Inglés sin Barreras
Aprenda inglés en la comodidad de su casa con "Inglés sin Barreras", el curso de inglés con mayor éxito en los Estados Unidos diseñado especialmente para los hispanos que viven en este país. Con tan sólo media hora al día usted cambiará su vida.
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* Aprender inglés no garantiza empleo. El ritmo de aprendizaje depende el esfuerzo de cada persona.
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Rosetta Stone Language Learning
The Rosetta Stone's breakthrough language learning program uses thousands of real-life images, written text and voices of native speakers to teach you like a native learner. With Dynamic Immersion, you'll acquire everyday proficiency in all key language skills: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing. It's the natural way to learn and it works fast. Rosetta Stone offers the following online English course:
- English (UK or US) Level I, II and III
With over 8000 real-life images and phrases in 210 lessons, English Levels I, II and III provide up to 550 hours of mastery instruction in Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing. You'll learn vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and tests accompany every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program.
Immediate unlimited access to your course for just $49.95 per month. The English course runs right in your internet browser wherever you are, giving the ultimate flexibility, without CD-ROM installations. Rosetta Stone offers language learning solutions for Individuals, Schools, Homeschool, and Organizations. Try the free online demo.
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Ashworth University
Ashworth University is a widely respected, nationally accredited distance education school, and offers the following English program:
- English as a Second Language Program
Ashworth University's home study course gives you thorough, solid, practical training in English. You will learn many practical expressions, such as: how to order food in a restaurant...how to fill out school registration forms...how to handle yourself in a job interview...how to purchase stamps at the post office...how to calculate American money...how to describe health symptoms at the doctor's office...how to ask for and give directions...and much, much more! This home study training is an intermediate-level course for people with some English knowledge. Everything you need is included.
Ashworth University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Ashworth University is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Ashworth University offers easy, interest-free monthly tuition.
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Power-Glide.com - Learn a Foreign Language
Power-Glide offers English as a second language course in Spanish. With Power-Glide Adventure Courses you’ll gradually soak up the language, discovering rules of how language works almost without noticing it. The exercises developed are designed to help you discover the language yourself. This 'natural language acquisition' method more closely reflects the way children in every culture learn their own language. With this approach, you will build the foundational experience, attitudes, habits, skills and learning strategies that make rapid, efficient progress possible. Power-Glide is a fully accredited foreign language school through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
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JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops)
In the business of distance education since 1994, JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers over 200 online and interactive, instructor-led workshops and tutorials. Online English courses offered:
- Achieving Excellent English
- Grammar Mechanics Brush-up
- Spelling Brush-up
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American English Institute
American English Institute offers online interactive courses in English for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. A business English course is also available online.
American Business English Internet School
BizEnglish offers internet training for international executives. The online courses in speaking and writing business English focuses on listening and speaking skills, practical English for everyday business situations and business protocol in the United States.
Bell English Online
Bell English Online offers a free multimedia English learning service for the Internet. If you are a complete beginner or an expert, you will find the activities and games on this site an excellent way to learn English online.
The Boston Language Institute
The Boston Language Institute offers online general and executive English courses. You can improve your vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, work with your online tutor and get report cards that demonstrate your progress.
Conversa Language Center
Conversa's Englishcam.com has a camera in a classroom so you can see English classes live. There are also special English classes for you to learn and practice your English for free. You can first download the lesson plan, study it and then view the video. It's like being in a real class!
Daily Grammar
Appositives, Semicolons, Conjunctions, Verbals, Adverb Clauses, Prepositions, Predicate Nominative, Transitive/Intransitive - if these words look foreign to you, you may want to sign up for free English grammar lessons provided by the Daily Grammar. Daily Grammar sends you an email with a grammar lesson five days a week and a quiz on the sixth day. New sessions start every January and September but you can join anytime.
english@home
English@home is a site for ESL students. You'll find a wide range of activities including English grammar, vocabulary, idioms, tenses, exercises, speaking help and games. All material is free and self-study. There is a forum for penpals and a forum for questions relating to English use.
English @ Oxford
English @ Oxford offers online English improvement courses for managers, professionals and secretaries. The e-learning tools provide topical and stimulating exercises from the business world, including listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, writing and reading practice.
Englishtown.com
Learn to speak English with live teachers 24 hours a day at Englishtown.com. You can choose from both free self study and premium, teacher-led courses for beginner to advanced students. A total of 67 courses are offered in topics like these:
- Classic English
- Business English
- Conversation English
- Travel English
EnglishSpace is a free Internet resource for students and teachers of English as a Foreign, Second or Additional language. In EnglishSpace, students can learn English with the computer, with their friends and with their teachers. It costs nothing to join EnglishSpace and all the lessons are free!
English-To-Go
English-To-Go provides an English language learning solution for both teachers and students in an online interactive format. There are over 1,300 resources at 5 ability levels, equivalent to over 35 textbooks. Visit the website for a free trial membership.
Free English Language Lessons
English-online.org.uk offers free english language courses as well as EFL exam practice exercises. You'll also find a selection of english language games to play online or download.
ESL Pro Systems
ESL Pro Systems offers online English language learning in grammar, spelling, reading, vocabulary and listening. TOEFL tests are also available online.
free-ENGLISH.com
Free-ENGLISH.com is your chance to learn English and have fun for free! As a member you can practice your English with free ESL and English games.
GlobalEnglish.com
Learn English with online courses at GlobalEnglish.com. Large selection of online english courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students consisting of interactive presentations and exercises on vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Latest technology utilizes slide shows and targeted listening, reading, and writing exercises and you can also record your voice and play it back so that you can rapidly improve your speaking and listening abilities. Both free and fee-based lessons are available and the web site offers translation into several languages.
Mind Your Language
The Mind Your Language English Programme prepares individuals for the internationally acclaimed Business Language Testing Service (BULATS) examination. Students work through 18 tailored modules online and are coached to substantially improve their written English communication. The BULATS examination is administrated by Cambridge University.
MyEnglishTeacher
MyEnglishTeacher.net offers free English lessons via email that focus on correct grammar usage while improving writing skills. The lessons can be done by the student alone, or they can easily be used in a class directed by an instructor.
Norquest College - TOEIC Prep On-Line
NorQuest College can help you achieve your best in TOEIC - the international standard for proficiency in English. The TOEIC Prep On-Line course will give you a valuable head start for the TOEIC test. You'll improve your English skills and your TOEIC test scores. Norquest College offers one of the Internet's best databases of TOEIC test questions and graduates of NorQuest's TOEIC Prep course get consistently higher test scores than other test takers worldwide. Talk TOEIC with a qualified instructor and your on-line classmates. Get involved in TOEIC discussions and share test-taking tips.
Online English Teacher
Onlinenglishteacher.com brings the ESL teacher to your home or office computer using free Internet chat/messenger programs. Classes are real-time, conversation-oriented, with correction and feedback from qualified, experienced ESL professionals.
Optimnem
Optimnem offers a comprehensive and uniquely accessible 7-part course, dedicated to helping you significantly improve your ability and confidence in English spelling, grammar and word use in as little as one week. Optimnem is dedicated to the promotion and application of the "Fluid Thinking" skills; in learning, in education, in personal and business development. Fluid Thinking involves the most primary and natural skills from sensitive observation and imagination, to pattern recognition and connection building. The website encourages the further understanding and practice of these skills within a friendly, accessible and informative educational format.
Rose of York English Language School
Rose of York English Language School provides free online English language lessons that are deal both for students studying on their own or for teachers looking for lessons. Included are exercises with answers, explanations and diagrams.
University of Washington
The University of Washington offers intensive, interactive online courses in academic English, business English, and English for science and industry as well as a Certificate in English for Writing in Science & Industry. Each course includes detailed feedback from a University of Washington faculty member. Courses are 10 weeks long (9 weeks Summer Quarter)and worth 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Accredited by the American Association of Intensive English Programs.
Online Video English
Video-english.com offers free interactive lessons using interactive worksheets, plus streamed audio and video. Online lessons get the language parts of the brain working - this isn't choose and click, but active learning. It is available to all users without registration or reservation.
