Blog de Richard Butler

English is many things, here are my thoughts!

Publicado en dic 20092

English as you know is an important language to know but it can be so difficult to learn! To be honest when I became an English teacher I also became a student of English! A strange thing for an English teacher to say but it is honest.   Where teachers struggle Most native English speakers would struggle to tell the difference between and adjective and an adverb, and let's not even mention the past particles!  We know what they are, wh...

Anyone who has never made a mistake when learning English...

Publicado en jul 2016

The first thing I always ask my students is permission to correct their mistakes and if they want me to correct as we go through the lesson or if they want me to correct at the end of the lesson.  Here are two of the most common mistakes I have found that most students have Make and do! Oh you know this one!  From beginners to advanced students make and do always cause problem. In its simplest terms make is for something that you creat...

The Pitfalls of General English Classes and the Power of Niche Teaching

Publicado en feb 2024

Welcome to our discussion on the limitations of general English classes and the benefits of niche teaching. As an experienced language learner, I understand the frustrations that can arise from traditional, one-size-fits-all language programs. In this blog post, we will explore why general English classes often fall short and how niche teaching, particularly in the context of business English, can provide tailored solutions to address specific l...