THE FIVE ELEMENTS

The Five Elements

Welcome to the The Five Elements, the official blog of the American Institute.  The blogs and articles you will discover here are the insights of all the AIEPRO players: the Specialists, the staff, our students, and our friends.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AIEP Co. and AIEP Inc. or its clients.  Any content posted here by the students, bloggers, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any person or group.

YouTube: Learn English and then Some

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It is very common for a lot of us to turn to YouTube if we need to learn how to do something. But we also go to the website when we feel like listening to music or watching random videos about other people's pets. However, YouTube has something more to offer other than its infinite supply of cat videos; it's the vlogs. A "vlog" is a term short for video blog, and it's more interesting than its written counterpart because vloggers, people who make vlogs, really do make an effort to make these videos worth your while.

Why People Get Hurt in Relationships

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One of the most common reasons why people get hurt in relationships is due to a lack of communication, trust, and respect for their partners. People can become distant and disconnected from one another if they don't communicate their feelings and needs. This can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and even resentment.  It's important for people to be honest and open with one another if they want to maintain a healthy relationship.

English and Other Official Languages at the United Nations, Pt. II

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English is the major lingua franca—or common language—throughout the planet.  But did you know that this "international language" status was never officially decided by an international grouping like the United Nations? In actuality, English is only one of the six official languages of the U.N.  So what are those other tongues that share official language status with English?

AIEP-UPEC Christmas Donation Drive for Bahay Aruga

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With your support, we hope to raise enough funds by December 16 so we can provide our beneficiaries Christmas gifts such as essential kits, food supplies, toys, and the like. Aside from Bahay Aruga, we will also donate charity goods to some families of its nearby barangay, and we have already coordinated with the leaders there.

Asynchronous English Learning in the 21st Century

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Improving oneself is a decision. The thing is, we need better English proficiency to prepare ourselves in the future. The English language might be a difficult subject, yet this will give us a breakthrough because most of the subjects we study are in English. All over the world, this language has influenced almost everyone. Our proficiency in English will give as way to everything...

An English Teacher’s Experience as a Student at AIEP

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English is a global language. In every country worldwide, it is guaranteed that we will always find someone who can speak English, making communication so much easier. Many individuals from non-native English speaking countries enroll or attend trainings for English language classes because they feel that they lack adequate English language proficiency.

Speaking English versus Speaking English WELL

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The Difference Between Speaking English and Speaking English Well. Speaking English versus doing it well are two different things. The first one may just allow you to converse or just get by, but the the latter, in terms of doing it well, involves professionalism and effective communication.

TESOL, CITE, TEFL, TESL, and English Teaching Certifications

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So you want to teach English?  You're here because you want to begin your journey as a professional English teacher.  You're also here because you don't know where to begin. You've come to the right place. There is so much information out there online, and even though you can speak and understand English very well...

PRESS RELEASE: AIEP Inc. Offers Certificate for International Teachers of English (CITE)

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We have found ways to either keep ourselves preoccupied by attending seminars, learning a class online, or teaching a skill online. And speaking of teaching online, did you know that you can make as much as 30,000 to 60,000 per month by teaching a language?

Activating the “Ellen Adarna” in You

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I just love how Ellen Adarna spreads women empowerment vibes through her IG videos wherein she answers questions from her fans about cheating ex-boyfriends and loving one's self.  Her IG videos have been trending on social media lately. In her videos, she wittingly tells us that she doesn't do drama when she finds out...
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A SLAP OF REALITY: Senior High School Students Are Poor in English

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This is a hard slap to the face of EDUCATORS who have been working hard to impart knowledge to their students. This is a bitter truth to PARENTS who have been trusting much to the education system. This is a sad reality to the STUDENTS and YOUNGER GENERATION who have been dreaming about a great...

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