Improve Your English Level With Podcasts!
By: Youngsin Choi Do you think we are living in a new normal? Things that we used to do without any difficulty became quite challenging, such as meeting friends or going to a restaurant...
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How to Succeed in Online Classes
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Many schools have gone online since Coronavirus/Covid-19 began. Although this was the best response to ensure students’ health and safety, online classes can be more difficult for some students. In this...
10 Common Idioms for School
In today’s post, we share 10 common idioms about school. An idiom is an expression or phrase that has a meaning other than its literal one. This might sound confusing, so let us break...
Spring Break in the US
By: Michelle Ganou Have you ever heard of “spring break”? Spring break is a popular tradition in American universities. You may have something similar in your country. Most American schools divide the school year...
IEC Student Spotlight: Meet Faisal
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Say hello to Faisal! He’s a current international student in the IEC, level 3. Faisal comes from Saudi Arabia. He has worked very hard to improve his English while in our...
I was an Akita Activity Mentor
By: Rachid Ouedraogo The Intensive English Center of St Cloud State University has a strong relationship with Akita Prefecture, Japan, for decades. Our partnership with the Akita Prefectural Board of Education is a special...
Challenge Yourself. Leave Your Comfort Zone.
By: Paripa Michelle Ganou The comfort zone can be defined as a safe environment where an individual can keep a routine that minimizes stress and risk. It is a comfortable mental space. Leaving your...
My IEC Experience
by: Paripa Michelle Ganou All of us have goals to reach, challenges to overcome, and things to accomplish. As a student, the ultimate goal is to have the best educational experience possible in order...
How to have a Successful Semester
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Many students ask themselves these two questions at the beginning of every semester: How can I do better this semester? How can I change my bad habits? This article will provide...
