Why Study History?

By Cana Short ReadOasis Step 2 Why should we study history? Why should we learn about the past? What does [...]

Rules for Your Working Brain (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2 The bell rings. Students close their books and start packing their bags. Raising his voice, Professor Jones [...]

TOEFL and IELTS

ReadOasis Step 2 Most serious learners of English know about the TOEFL. But did you know that many American colleges [...]

Why Learn English?

ReadOasis Step 2 English is currently the world's common language. It's the international language of business, politics, and the Internet. [...]

The Honest Truth About Irony

ReadOasis Step 3 Creative Commons Photo by Oakley Originals Many of us know the story “The Gift of the Magi” [...]

Speak Better with Gestures

ReadOasis Step 2 Julie is visiting the Spanish city of Madrid with her friends. One night, they decide to go [...]

3 Questions for Your New Year’s Resolution (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 At the start of every year, millions of people make new resolutions. This means that they promise [...]

Reading Makes Words Stick in Your Brain

ReadOasis: So here we are with Dr. Paul Nation, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wellington, Victoria (New Zealand).  And of [...]

A Simple Recipe for Learning English

ReadOasis Step 1 To learn English, we need words. Most English native speakers know between 12,000 and 20,000 words. Shakespeare [...]

The Reach of English

ReadOasis Step 2 English is a global language. It is the main language in science, business, entertainment, and foreign affairs. [...]