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Our Shopee English Language Programme (ELP) and Speaking with Confidence Resources

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Our Shopee English Language Programme (ELP) and Speaking with Confidence Resources

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- ELP 100AB Course Resource
- ELP 100C Course Resource
- ELP 201 Course Resource
- ELP 202 Course Resource
- ELP 203 Course Resource
- Speaking with Confidence Course Resource

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List of commonly used words with UK and US spellings. Shopee's guide is to use UK spelling.

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How to improve your business English
https://hbr.org/2018/07/how-to-improve-your-business-english?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=facebook&tpcc=orgsocial_edit&fbclid=IwAR3bNcj3IjNfolNbwOp7hxt7_8CMD82b_o2zv1rUfq-DyMgIXEMzVAyPJOg

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Chun Hin is a senior manager at a Hong Kong investment bank. Every morning, he listens to Bloomberg radio on his way to work and used to read each issue of the Economist from cover to cover in an effort to continuously improve his English. As a Hong Kong native who grew up speaking Cantonese and Mandarin, Chun Hin has worked hard to become fluent in English.

Chun Hin's story will resonate with many professionals. Pressure to speak English in the workplace continues to grow as more and more companies invest in globalizing their teams. However, mastering a new language requires time and resources that many people - especially adults who are no longer in school - struggle to find. Our company EF Education First annually releases the world's largest study of English proficiency in various countries and industries. For the past eight years, education ministries, multinational companies, and universities have used the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) to help them understand how their approaches to teaching English - and business English, in particular - stack up against competitors.

This research has helped us map global trends in English learning. Over the years, we have found, again and again, that a country's English proficiency correlates closely with metrics of innovation and overall economic well-being. While some global companies excel in cultivating English-speaking workforces, others flounder.

We distilled lessons learned from our work and from the literature on second language acquisition into a few tips that highlight how people can learn English more effectively. If you're a professional looking to improve your business English, consider incorporating these into your learning plan:

Set specific goals. Learning is best done by setting specific goals that are challenging yet achievable. Don't leave the timeline open-ended, either; set clear deadlines for yourself. A goal like "I want to be able to give a presentation in English," is too vague. Instead, say, "I want to be able to comfortably deliver a ten-minute presentation in English about sales goals, without using a PowerPoint, by the end of August."

Create habits. Find ways to practice English every day or every week. Regular effort builds momentum and creates habits of learning. For instance, try to read one industry article a day, deliver a presentation in English once a week, or write your weekly team updates in English.

Believe in yourself. Learners who believe in their own self-efficacy are more motivated and more willing to take on challenging tasks. Reflect on whether you truly believe you can accomplish your set goals. If not, revise your goals and make them smaller or more manageable until you trust that you can achieve them.

Enjoy the learning experience. People with more positive attitudes toward learning English make more of an effort and learn more than people with negative attitudes. If you find yourself dreading English practice time, rethink your approach. Be creative: read the English version of your favorite book, for example, or enroll in an English cooking class.

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Use authentic English materials. Textbooks and practice tests have their time and place. But authentic materials, such as TV shows, podcasts, and TED talks, expose you to English in its native habitat. They better prepare you for real-life situations, and they're often more enjoyable than strictly educational materials. Seek out good writing, watch great speakers, and try to imitate the format, structure, and language of those whose work you admire. Exposure to authentic materials not only helps with language proficiency, but it can also enhance your knowledge of a particular field.

Join a positive learning community. While there are plenty of good language learning apps on the market, our own research at EF shows that learners still benefit from having an effective teacher and a supportive learning community. Teachers help students set achievable goals and overcome barriers that inevitably arise along the way. Supportive classmates provide accountability and the friendly push that students need to keep up with their study plans. Our students who join a social media group with their teachers and classmates study two to three times more than those who do not.

Ask for feedback. The research is clear: prompt and frequent feedback has a huge effect on learning. Seek regular feedback from teachers and mentors while you practice an important speech or work on a critical business proposal. Find people who like to nit-pick about language and grammar. They will help you perfect your English.

In today's digital age, it is becoming easier to find great resources for improving your business English. However, our research shows that busy professionals learn best when they have some kind of structured course with a flexible lesson schedule.

Of course, none of the above tips will make learning English easy. Even with the best approach, taking on a foreign language is a long-term and challenging commitment. But our research is encouraging: with patience, realistic goals, and a good community of learners, it really is possible for busy adults to master the world's lingua franca.

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Pressure to speak English in the workplace continues to grow as more and more companies invest in globalizing their teams. However, mastering a new language requires time and resources that many people - especially adults who are no longer in school -struggle to find.

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AiQEzwkbwsHWGF7YMSLiS5lb4XMxYCTx3cFBM-bl-Mc/edit?usp=sharing

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Create a new spreadsheet and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Sheets to edit Excel files. Free from Google.

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Type 'Bite-sized English' to discover our own E-learning courses
https://learning.sea.com/e-learning

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My English Voice - help with listening to different speakers of English (the website no longer works unfortunately, so no worksheets)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWk6WGx9gElZ8Fyw9h7ZSlw/videos
VoiceTube - learn English through videos
https://www.voicetube.com/?utm_source=vtweb&utm_medium=header
Lingohack from BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/lingohack
English Listening Lesson Library Online
https://elllo.org/

Lyrics Training https://lyricstraining.com/

Learn English Feel Good
https://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/listeningcomprehension.html
ESL Cyber Listening Lab (US accents)
https://www.esl-lab.com/

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"international english" "learn english" "listening lessons" "communication lessons" "speaking lessons" "learn english vocabulary"

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English is everywhere! Improve your International English by listening to people from around the world. How? Subscribe to My English Voice for free worksheets to download every week. The lessons are based on YouTube videos of people speaking International English. Each worksheet has vocabulary and listening exercises, and comes with an 'answer key' video.

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ThoughtCo ESL for Students
https://www.thoughtco.com/esl-4133095
BBC Learning English https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
British Council Learn English https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
Video lessons https://www.engvid.com/

Elemental English
https://elementalenglish.com/
Tube Quizard
http://tubequizard.com/quizzes.php

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English as a Second Language (ESL) for Teachers and Students

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Whether you are a teacher looking for ESL teaching materials, a beginner who’s just starting out, or an advanced student who wants to hone and polish reading comprehension, conversation, and writing skills, these resources can take you to the next level.

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Thesaurus - synonyms and antonyms
https://www.thesaurus.com/
Business English Vocabulary
https://www.businessenglishsite.com/business-english-vocabulary.html
Business English phrasal verbs
http://www.blairenglish.com/exercises/verbs/exercises/business-english-phrasal-verbs/business-english-phrasal-verbs.html
Describing Words https://describingwords.io/
Visual Dictionary https://visuwords.com/
Vocabulary.com https://www.vocabulary.com/

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Thesaurus.com - The world’s favorite online thesaurus!

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Thesaurus.com is the world’s largest and most trusted online thesaurus for 25+ years. Join millions of people and grow your mastery of the English language.

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Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/welcome
Open Language (for Chinese speakers)
https://www.openlanguage.com/p/index/
FluentU https://www.fluentu.com/en/
EF Online English Courses (paid)
https://www.ef.sg/corporate/courses/online/english/
Cambly (1-1 tutoring)
https://www.cambly.com/courses/
Italki (1-1 tutoring)
https://www.italki.com/

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CNA Podcasts
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen
Money Matters
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/podcast/your-money-with-michelle-martin/
All Ears English (US)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-ears-english-podcast/id751574016
Grammar Girl Podcasts and Blog posts on English https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl

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Trending Podcasts

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The Workers' Party is facing its toughest political test yet. Will its reputation take greater damage from the Raeesah Khan saga than from other storms it has weathered? Yet, would it be premature to count out Singapore's main opposition party?

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ELSA Speak (Pronunciation - US accent)
https://elsaspeak.com/en/
YouGlish
https://youglish.com/
Minimal pairs
https://www.english-online.org.uk/pronounce/pronounce.htm
Sounds American
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MSYk9R94F3TMuKAnQ7dDg
Speech Active - Consonant sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtsvomse_4A
Speech Active - Vowel sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmXLAeVJDU0

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The Best Way to Improve Your Skills Practicing your English speech with ELSA is fun and addictive. Our bite-sized lessons are effective, and we have proof that it works.

Get Instant Feedback Receive immediate, detailed feedback on your pronunciation using our proprietary artificial intelligence technology.

Find Your Proficiency Level Take a thoughtfully designed, short assessment test and receive a detailed report of your strengths and weaknesses.

Explore Fun Content Play games while practicing all 44 English language sounds, and learn from a wide range of relevant topics about business, travel, school, and more.

Track Your Progress Be proud of the accomplishments you've made along your journey to becoming a proficient English speaker.

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Our speech recognition app is designed to evaluate and give feedback on your English pronunciation and fluency. With ELSA you can speak English like a natural.

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Ted-Ed https://ed.ted.com/lessons?direction=desc&sort=featured-position&user_by_click=student
Ignite - 5-minute presentations and 20 slides http://www.ignitetalks.io/
The Moth (personal stories) https://www.youtube.com/user/mothstories

Masterclass (paid)
https://www.masterclass.com/
Medium
https://medium.com/
Google Arts and Culture
https://artsandculture.google.com/
StoryCorps
https://storycorps.org/

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TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.

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Common English Mistakes in Singapore
https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/resources/common-english-mistakes
125 Easy Singlish Words https://guidesify.com/singlish-phrases-define-singapore/
What Do Millennials Think About Singlish? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzKurDAZGKw
A Singlish Guide for Non-Singaporean developers https://www.nodeflair.com/blog/a-singlish-guide-for-non-singaporean-developers

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Find out if you’re making these mistakes and the correct ways to say or use it in Standard English.

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Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/
Merriam-Webster's Learner Dictionary
https://learnersdictionary.com/
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
Collins Online English Dictionary
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english

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English Page https://www.englishpage.com/
5-Minute English http://www.5minuteenglish.com/grammar.htm
Free English Study http://free-english-study.com/home/grammar.html
Grammar Monster http://www.grammar-monster.com/

Grammar-Quizzes
https://www.grammar-quizzes.com/
Grammar Quizzes
https://www.grammarbook.com/interactive_quizzes_exercises.asp