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  Historical Background  

1998:  This website was first established as a resource for students of English (ESL/EFL).

2000:  This website had grown into something for teachers of ESL, too.

2002:  I had added a section especially for EXPAT teachers of EFL.

2004:  My EFL Expats Page had evolved into an EXPAT page, (for ALL EXPATRIATES around the world).

2006:  I always update my website with new and pertinent information for students of English, teachers of English, Expats who teach in foreign countries, and I added something for schools, academies, institutes that teach English as a Second or Foreign Language.

2008:  I added the C.A.P.E., which is a Computer Adaptive Placement Exam (for English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian).  NOW ON THE WEB--A WEB-BASED (or INTERNET-BASED) EXAM!!!

It is hoped (by me) that all students & teachers of foreign languages, as well as all expats, may benefit from the information posted on my website.  I have yet to make a profit from this endeavor.  It is hoped (by me) that someday this website will become profitable, but so far I've only lost money.  Donations are always welcome.

  Aims of This Website  

FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION (primarily ENGLISH)
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (primarily ENGLISH)

 The Mission of this Website 

To promote the learning of foreign or second languages,
Especially English, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Russian.

 Key Words (terms) that Match this Website 

Language Arts
Language Education
English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
Teaching English a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teaching English a Second Language (TESL)
English Language Training (ELT)
English Language Learning (ELL)
Korean Language Learning / Study Korean
Chinese Language Learning / Study Chinese
Expatriate Assistance
Content-based Education
Computerized web-based English Placement Exam (C.A.P.E.)

 Special Features on this Website 

One might ask, "Isn't this just another ESL/EFL website?"  The answer is no.  There are certain special features here that cannot be found anywhere else on the web.  Here are just some of those features:

1. English Proverbs are explained for EFL/ESL learners.

While there are a plethora of websites that give English proverbs, very few explain the meanings in simple terms for EFL/ESL learners.  (This is a work in progress, and I hope to add many more proverbs in the future).

Enlgish Proverbs Page

2. An in-depth study of English metaphors and metonymy 

Figures of Speech Page

3. A section for Expats, unlike any other I've ever seen on the net

X-pats' Page

4. A FREE service to help people find int'l English pen pals / e-pals.

Pen Pals Project Page

5.  Content-based Education

The premise of 'content-based education' is that one may learn a foreign language by delving to a a topic of interest through the medium of the target language.

Content-based Education 

6. Almost everything on this website is free of charge.

I don't know why I do this.  This is kind of a hobby, I guess, but an expensive one.  I hope someday it will pay off.

I charge a token fee for taking the CAPE English Placement Exam:  Only $14.00 (US).

I charge for my Teaching Overseas Information Packets:  $10 & $15 (US).

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