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Spotlight: Xuxiang

October 30, 2019 by Kayla Paden

Written by Boni  The Beginning of Xuxiang’s Story  Xuxiang Zou grew up in China and there she began her degree in choral conducting. When the Missouri State University Chorale visited China in 2015, director Cameron LaBarr recommended that Xuxiang come to Missouri State to study and sing in one of the choirs. She visited the United States for the first time in 2016 for a … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Xuxiang

Filed Under: English Language Institute Tagged With: English for Musicians, Special Programs, Spotlight, student spotlight

English for Musicians

April 4, 2019 by Kayla Paden

Do you want to study music in the United States?  Do you feel like you need help learning English before you can study in the U.S.?  Then let me introduce you to our unique English for Musicians program. English for Musicians In the English for Musicians program, students from countries around the world come together to take English classes to improve their speaking, … [Read more...] about English for Musicians

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Learn English Idioms: Reach for the Stars

April 4, 2019 by Kayla Paden

Reach for the stars! If you hear this phrase, you might picture yourself here on earth lifting your hands up as high as you can to grab a star in the night sky.  But it's impossible to touch a star from earth, right?  Yes, that's why this phrase is known as an idiomatic expression. English Idioms and Pictures Many times, English speakers use idioms to paint a symbolic … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Reach for the Stars

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Spotlight: Kayla

April 4, 2019 by Kayla Paden

Written by Guest Author:  Juan Cabrera We would like to introduce you to Kayla Paden. This talented musician and teacher shows us that dedication, passion, and kindness can make our dreams come true. Kayla loves meeting new international students, and she is an outstanding asset for Special Programs at the English Language Institute. A Survivor’s New Found Passion Kayla is … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Kayla

Filed Under: English Language Institute Tagged With: English for Musicians, Music, Spotlight, Staff Spotlight

Learn English Idioms: Think Outside the Box

March 7, 2019 by Kayla Paden

English Idioms Sometimes phrases in English mean something different than they seem.  These types of phrases are called idioms or idiomatic expressions.  If you translate idioms like "think outside the box" literally, the meaning may be confusing.  However, if you learn what they represent or symbolize, then you will be able to use them in everyday conversations. Think … [Read more...] about Learn English Idioms: Think Outside the Box

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