Georgia Tech Language Institute

For today’s Alumni Spotlight, we are featuring Maureen Stender! As part of the Fulbright Intercultural Communication Program, Maureen spent three weeks at the Georgia Tech Language Institute in 2017. She enjoyed the classes, leadership course, and participating in the Kindness Rock Project. She had a great time meeting friendly, motivated students and appreciated continued support from teachers after returning to Germany. Maureen’s time at GTLI gave her a different on other c...ultures and inspired her to pursue a career working with people and companies from around the world. After finishing her bachelor’s degree in business administration and economic development, Maureen started her dream job at Bavaria Invest where she works with international investors. During her interview, Maureen leveraged her experiences in Atlanta to show her interest in international business. Learn more about your options with GTLI. esl.gatech.edu

Do you know the difference between 'there', 'they're', and 'their'? Check out this short video to learn more. Keep learning: esl.gatech.edu

Did you know that there are different types of pronouns? Subjective pronouns can replace the subject of a sentence. For example, instead of saying "George received an offer," you can say "he received an offer." Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject is also the object of the action. For example, you can say "she taught herself." In this sentence, "she" is the subject doing the teaching, but she is also the object receiving the teaching." Keep learning: esl.gatech.edu

This position seems __ suitable for me. - even / very / much esl.gatech.edu

Weird English Wednesday A 'nest egg' can be used to refer to money saved for a future purpose. esl.gatech.edu

Do you know the difference between "ask for" and "ask to"? You ask for an object, and you ask to do an action. Try asking a question in the comments!

When someone is learning the ropes, it means they are learning how to do a job or activity. If you show someone the ropes, it means you are teaching them how to do a job or activity. Have you done either of these recently? Comment below!

Take your English skills to the next level with our Spring 2021 Short Courses! These courses may be a good fit for you if you are a non-native English speaker who is: > visiting Atlanta for a short period of time > a professional with a limited schedule > an au pair... > an Atlanta resident looking for enrichment Visit https://esl.gatech.edu/additional-programs/short-courses to register for a virtual info session on Dec 10 (5-5:30pm EST) or Dec 11 (9-9:30am EST).

Change is the end result of all true learning. - Leo Buscaglia

A night owl is a person who prefers being awake and active at night. Are you a night owl or an early bird? Let us know in the comments! We have course options for your preferred schedule - esl.gatech.edu

Language comes first. It’s not that language grows out of consciousness, if you haven’t got language, you can’t be conscious. - Alan Moore Keep your language growing - esl.gatech.edu #MotivationMonday #English #ESL

Word stress is the emphasis placed on a syllable in a word. Word stress can change the meaning of a word. Listen to the sentences in this video for some examples. invalid ADJ: His argument was invalid due to lack of evidence. Noun: He was an invalid for 2 weeks following his fight with Covid-19. ... attribute verb: She attributes most of her results to many hours in the lab. Noun: Two attributes of the experiment were questioned by the reviewers. Object Verb: He objected to the reviewer’s critique. Noun: The object of many scientists is discovery. Can you think of some more examples? Let us know in the comments! esl.gatech.edu

Learning new words and phrases can be hard. Here are some tips to help you remember vocabulary: - Use a vocab journal - Put post-it notes where you frequently look - Use flashcards on the go - Listen to native English speakers ... - Find a speaking partner If you are a GTLI student, join the language partner program to find another student to practice with! Not a student yet? Learn more and apply, https://esl.gatech.edu/ Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Z3nOmSwiD_Y

Spring 2021 Short Course sessions will feature new morning and evening course times to better fit your busy working schedule. Morning classes will now be held at 9:00-10:30 AM EST and new evening classes will be available 6:30-8:00 PM EST. https://esl.gatech.edu/additional-programs/short-courses

Contronyms are words that have different or contradictory meanings. What words do you use that have different meanings? Keep learning with us - https://esl.gatech.edu/

NEW SHORT COURSES NOW AVAILABLE! Spring 2021 Sessions are Now Open for Registration Learn more and apply! ... https://esl.gatech.edu/additional-programs/short-courses See more

Grammar is the breathing power for the life of language. - Munia Khan Want to improve your English grammar skills? Try a grammar course with us - https://esl.gatech.edu/... #MotivationMonday #EnglishGrammar #ESL

Quick Quiz: You ___ be joking! (A) can (B) must (C) have ... The correct answer is: (B) must! https://esl.gatech.edu/

Weird English Wednesday - What is a 'glass ceiling' and why should it be broken? The 'glass ceiling' is used to describe the attitudes and beliefs that can make it hard for minorities to advance in the workplace. This is an invisible barrier, just like clear glass. To 'break through' the glass ceiling is to overcome those difficult challenges. ... Keep learning with us - https://esl.gatech.edu/

Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom. - Roger Bacon GTLI Motivation Monday ... Are you ready to expand your knowledge of English? https://esl.gatech.edu/ - Check out the IEP or Short Course options and send us an email to learn more.

How can you talk about current events with a friend? Try using the phrases in the video! Video Transcript: Have you been reading about what's happening in Atlanta? Did you hear about this year's ballot measures? ... I heard about the new park being built. Did you hear about that? See more

"ough" has 4 letters but many different pronunciations! Here are some common words with "ough". Try saying them out loud to hear how different they are! Keep learning with us! https://esl.gatech.edu

Language allows us to reach out to people, to touch them with our innermost fears, hopes, disappointments, victories. To reach out to people we’ll never meet. It’s the greatest legacy you could ever leave your children or your loved ones: the history of how you felt. - Simon van Booy Ready to take your English communication skills to the next level? esl.gatech.edu ... #MondayMotivation #ESL

Quick Quiz: "I will be ___ tomorrow." (A) their (B) there (C) they're The correct answer is: (B) there!... Their is an adverb used to show that an action is happening in or at a place. In this case, there refers to the location the person will be at tomorrow. There is the opposite of here! There is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership of an object. They’re is a contraction of they are. Keep learning with us: esl.gatech.edu

When people are shooting the breeze, they are talking casually without a serious topic of conversation. This phrase became popular in the early 1900s. In the 19th century, breeze was slang for rumor, which is a casual topic. Build your vocabulary to shoot the breeze! esl.gatech.edu #WeirdWordWednesday #ESL

Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things but learning another way to think about things. - Flora Lewis Think differently with us! esl.gatech.edu... #MondayMotivation #ESL