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British English and American English

Wednesday 19 December 2007 @ 9:34 pm

British English and American English are really different than each other as in vocabulary and usage. Do not think that because you British English is heavy so American English will be easy. For example, in American English the phrase “pass out” means to distribute or to lose consciousness, not the British English meaning of to graduate. Some words might even have completely opposite meanings. For example, “to table a measure” means stop planning for a while in US, not to commence discussion, and “public school” means a school operated by the city or state government, not a private school. The word “school” can be used to refer to colleges and universities, not just grammar school. In American English the abbreviation “s.o.” stands for “significant other”, a spouse or girlfriend/boyfriend, not sex offender.
British people following grammer rules but we can’t say that Americans very good at that. English usage among Americans will often differ from the grammar you learn from books. There are considerable dialectal variations across the country. Many Americans will not follow some of the prescriptive rules of grammar they learned in elementary school. Rules are often ignored. American English is an evolving language, not carved in stone.

When someone says “thank you”, the customary response is “you’re welcome”. “You’re welcome” doesn’t have the same meaning as in British English. Somebody who doesn’t speak English natively can understand British English easily but they can’t understand American English very clear.

Learning English is really easy when you have started but the question is which English you are gonna go for? American English or British English.

Whichever you choose English is worl wide language so you won’t be regret!





Best way to learn English

Wednesday 19 December 2007 @ 9:21 pm

English is really a language that easy to learn, if you follow right way.

Immersion is the best way to learn English. American English is filled with lots of idioms and jargon, much more so than other languages in the world. You won’t be able to learn everything in the language until you try living the language and thinking in English, dreaming in English! If you have a choice between a casual English class and an intensive English class, enroll in the latter.

Your school probably have a writing center than can help you improve your writing ability. Try and write stories yourself, make big effort. They will review your essays with you, pointing out errors and awkward phrases. Going over your writing with a native speaker is one of the best ways to enhance your writing skills.

Many universities and colleges offer on-campus intensive English training, sometimes during the summer and sometimes during the academic year. In addition, there are several independent proprietary organizations who offer intensive English language courses.

Living English is best way to learn English !

Both the campus-based and stand-alone English as a Second Language programs charge fees for their services. Financial aid is not available for any intensive English language programs. You will find that it is significantly less expensive to study English in your home country than in the US.




English as a Second Language

Wednesday 19 December 2007 @ 7:45 pm

It is very important that you learn English to make a career and making your study in the USA good one. You will probably asking to take a Test of English as a Froeign Language (TOEFL) before you be accepted by any school, college and university in the USA. Colleges and Universities may also ask to graduates who prospective teaching assistants.

This category giving you information about English proficiency testing, learning english, intensive English classes, teaching styles, and common English usage errors, among other topics.




Working in the UK after graduation

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:30 am

If you graduate from a recognised UK higher education school or institution with a degree or higher in any subject, you can apply to stay on and work in the UK for a year under the International Graduates Scheme (IGS). The scheme was introduced in May 2007 and replaces the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS), which applied to certain subjects only. To be eligible, you need to apply within one year of successfully completing your qualification.

Under the Fresh Talent Scotland Initiative, all students graduating from an HND, degree or postgraduate course from a Scottish institution can apply to stay in Scotland for a further two years after graduation to work. You can find more information at

There are also schemes that allow some students to stay on in the UK for professional training or work experience and some students may also be able to apply under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, designed to allow people with exceptional skills and experience to make a career in the UK. Each of these schemes has special conditions that you’ll need to meet. Policies on employment for people from overseas change frequently.





What if my family situation changes?

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:28 am

Your situations may change in the UK during your study, you may get marry so your rights also will change depends on your partner’s situations. Circumstances will differ depending on whether you marry another international student, another foreign national who has a UK work permit or visa, a national of an EEA country or Switzerland, or a British citizen. To find out more, visit the Home Office website, the Immigration Advisory Service or contact UKCOSA. Student advisers at your institution will also be able to help you.

This is very important that If you or your partner gives birth in the UK, your children won’t automatically be British citizens. Have a chat with your student welfare officer at your institution or contact UKCOSA for advice on the status of any children born in the UK.




Can my family claim welfare benefits?

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:23 am

To come and bring your family to the UK you have to prove that you can support, you can provide accommidation, feeding, clothing etc without applying to a public funds. You will not usually be able to claim benefits and it may cause some difficulties with your immigration status if you try to do so. So under normal conditions you can’t apply for a public funds in the UK.

You and your family can usually have access to medical care and dental treatment through the National Health Service.

 




Can my dependents work and study in the UK?

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:19 am

Can my dependents work and study in the UK?

 

 

 

The answer is yes, if they are over 16 years of age, and their passport does not say they can’t do it , they will be free to work while they are in the UK. They will usually be allowed to work if you have permission to stay for at least 12 months.

Your family will usually be able to study full or part time in the UK. Children under 16 years old are required to attend full-time education and they can usually go to a UK state school; your institution may be able to help you find them a place. Children aged over 16 can study full or part time at a school, further education college or university but they may have to pay the same fees as international students coming to the UK independently.

Normally you and your dependents can work in the UK during the education

If one of your dependents wants to begin a course that continues after yours will finish, you must seek advice from your institution or UKCOSA. It may not always be possible for them to stay on in the UK as a student in their own right. If you would like your child to stay on at a UK school after you leave, you’ll probably have to send them to a private (fee-paying) school.




Accommodation in the UK

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:14 am

When you bring your family to the UK, accommodation is under your responsibility.

The UK’s immigration policy requires you to have arranged adequate accommodation for your family when they arrive in the UK. If you do not have adequate accommodation, life could be stressful for you and your family. You should consider about where to stay in the UK before you coming to the country. Accommodation in the UK is really rather expensive than many other countries so it s wise to consider this issue before making any decisions about studying abroad

Your institution should be able to give you information about finding accommodation locally and may even provide some family accommodation itself - you should ask about this before bringing your family to the UK.




Who can I bring?

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:09 am

You can bring your wife/husband under spouse visa, you can also bring your depended children with you under your visa. If you are from EU your spouse(wife/husband) is free to come to the UK

If you are a national of any other country, your family will be subject to immigration policy but you will still normally be able to bring your spouse or civil partner with you and any dependent children who are under 18 years old. You’ll need to show that you can support them financially, that you can arrange appropriate accommodation for them and that they will leave the UK with you when you finish your studies.

However any of your family may need to apply for entry clearance.

Currently international students cannot bring their unmarried partners (except civil partners) to the UK unless they are entering the UK so that you can marry them here. If you have been in a settled partnership for two or more years with someone who has settlement in the UK , or someone who holds a Work Permit, or is a British citizen, the situation may be different.

It’s a good idea to speak to a student adviser or welfare officer at your institution for more information before making an application to the Home Office for entry clearance.




UK student visas

Tuesday 18 December 2007 @ 11:02 am

As you know to study in the UK you need to have a student visa even before you choosing your school to study. When you decide to study in the UK, first thing you need to do must be checking if you need to have a visa or you are free to study in the UK already.

If you are from one of countries below then unfortunately you need a visa!

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China (PR), CIS, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Congo (Rep. Of), Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (DPR), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Yemen, Serbia & Montenegro and Zambia.

Of course the list above can be changed and you may not need to have visa anymore or you may now need to have a uk student visa so it is always best you to check uk visas official website yourself to see current and updated list!

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