The programme was designed to give pupils an early grounding in the language. The Ministry of Education and Training wanted at least 20 per cent of primary school pupils to be taught English in the 2010-11 academic year.An ambitious programme to teach English in primary schools has been postponed due to teacher shortages and a dearth of funds.

The internet slang term "LOL" (laughing out loud) has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, to the mild dismay of language purists. But where did the term originate? And is it really a threat to our lexicon?

Learning English can be a tricky and intimidating task. Luckily, hi-tech advancements have currently made learning the English language much more simple, fun, and suitable. One hi-tech sophisticated method that has enhanced the method people learns English is the Internet.

Good ideas to write about, for kids, may not be as difficult as you think. Kids have a vivid imagination and they can transform something that we may find extremely dreary, into something full of life. They have a totally different and innocent perception of things around them.