The book 1984 was written by George Orwell back in the 1920s. While it is mainly a book about Orwell’s vision of the future, it also offers those who study language an important lesson. The main character, Winston, must understand why two plus two is five. His teacher explains that it is simple, because the party said it was. Four is simply a label, and if the party changes the label, then two plus two is five.
While the U.S. has not been overtaken by the oppressive government Orwell foresaw, he …

The thought of taking the TOEFL has kept many students up at night wondering if their English is good enough to apply to colleges and universities in the United States or other English speaking countries. If you have found yourself in this position, the best thing you can do is make sure you prepare properly for the test.
Fortunately, there are many different resources on the web that can help. From practice tests and quizzes to vocabulary flashcards and other learning tools, test takers can find everything they need online …

Whether you’re looking to travel to the U.S. to study or simply hoping to improve your English speaking skills, there are lots of different ways to practice what you need to know online. In fact, the Internet may provide the best language learning opportunities available for students. There are a number of websites that offer free courses, tutorials, games, and other resources that make learning fun and easy. Here are 15 free language learning sites that would be helpful to anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of the English …