4 Reasons Why Should Study English in the Philippines

English is the world’s international language. A fluent and effective grasp of the English language will definitely will give an edge with communicating with other people around the globe.

Now, the thought of studying in another country can be very intimidating. You’ll have to deal with different culture, language, cost, distance with your family and many more. But studying in a foreign country can be actually be more fun, especially when you’re doing it in the Philippines.

Why You Should Study English in Philippines?

There are only 5.6% of the world’s total population speaks English as a primary language (CIA world fact book). There are several factors that can help you to decide and choose Philippines as your learning place of English. Let’s bring some of those.

Quality of teaching – This first factor alone could possibly make you decide whether you’ll pursue your english course or not. Philippines is a great place to learn English language, being the third largest English speaking nation in the world. If you are also interested to learn more language other than English, Philippines is the place to be. It has 175 different language.

Culture – Filipinos are well known for their hospitality. You will not feel out place because there will always something that would feel you at home.

Food – Even though your not at your home land, you can still eat the food you’d love because Filipinos offers varieties of food cuisine that served around the world.

Cost – compared to other countries where you can learn English, Philippines is one of those countries that is offering affordable English.

Language – You can communicate to every person you wish to talk to. Even though many Filipinos did not attend school, they can still speak and understand basic English.

Travels – having 7,107 island, you’ll have lots of tourist destination to choose from when you are at your summer or mid year vacation.

My recommended English School in the Philippines: paradiseenglish.com/

9 Rainy Season Activities that you'll Surely Love

It’s the month of June and we’ve just entered the rainy season. Are you done with your summer activities like going to Boracay or spending your short vacation with your relative? If you still have some of the Summer hangover blues, let me give you some family activities and relaxing ideas.

Learn Cooking – Parents should teach their children how to cook in as early as 7 years old. They could use the things that they’ve learned  in application of several situations like if they are hungry or would like to eat a snack but everyone is away for a short while.

Hide and Seek – This game is my most favorite when I was still a child. During rainy days, I will ask my cousins to play hide and seek with me. The rules go something like the “it” person will have to find his playmates with his eyes blindfolded. The playmates will have to make a noise every 30 seconds so that the “it” person could have an idea on where he could find the other players. The “it” person will be changed as soon as he touches one of the hiders.

Indoor Sports – like billiards, dart and table tennis.

Learn Magic Tricks – rainy season is the perfect time to learn magic tricks. There are lots of available e-books on the internet but I found this one very useful and complete.

Lego – A good  game where you and your family can develop your logic and designing skills.

Board Games – chess, snake and ladders, scrabble, millionaires.

Scavenger Hunt – Create a puzzle in your scavenger hunt and make creative rules and directions to the hunters. I’m sure this game will give everybody a bunch laughs and a right push of adrenalin. This game would develop analytic abilities and leadership skills.

Movie Date – A movie date with your family is a good idea but let’s give it a different twist. How about you’ll have question and answer portion after watching the movie? Sounds great, doesn’t it? I think it is much better if you consider adding a prize.

Teach your children some basic stuffs – sewing, washing clothes, changing bulbs.