Why, How And Where You Can Learn English As A Second Language

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Learning English as a second language is one of the best things you can do. Here are the answers to the why, how and where questions that many people ask about learning English as a second language.

Why should I learn English?
English is a worldwide language and even a basic level of fluency in this language will get you through all sorts of situations in most countries around the world. It is also an important language in the business world. If you plan to move outside of your own town or city for work, learning English as a second language will give you a much better chance of success. It will mean that you can read books, magazines and newspapers that written in the language, you can speak confidently with people who speak the language and you will open up a world of possibilities for yourself. Continue reading →

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A Brief History of the English Language

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

Nowadays, people all around the world speak English as a first or second language. It’s hard to imagine a world without it, but there was a time when no one spoke English. Long ago, the people in Britain spoke the Celtic language. When three Germanic tribes successfully invaded Britain in the 5th century, they brought their own language with them. This was known as Englisc and it gave us the beginnings of the English language that we know today.

Languages develop and change over time and the oldest form of English seems foreign to the speakers of it today. The first type to be spoken is what we now call Old English, which was spoken in Britain from around 450 to 1100 AD. About half of the words we commonly use today came from Old English. Continue reading →

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Taking Stock: Are Employee Options Good for Business?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

More American companies, especially start-ups and those in the technology industry, are offering broad-based employee stock options (ESOs) as part of their compensation packages.

As the market recovers, many workers view stock options as a way to get a piece of their company’s action and share a stake in its overall performance. But what’s in it for employers?

Offering a program of ESOs for executives and non-executives alike helps not only workers but also employers who are hoping to attract a quality workforce, foster company loyalty and retain staff over time. Three professors in the W. P. Carey Department of Finance, home of a leading online MBA college, have researched aspects of employee stock options and found additional benefits to companies, including tax advantages and employee engagement. Continue reading →

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