Learning English

Learning English Learners must understand how the English language works so that they can speak and write proficiently

I use the Structural Approach which is based on the study of Traditional Grammar. In the Structural Approach to learn English, a learner must understand English sentence structures to communicate effectively. The Structural Approach is suitable for non-native speakers who intend to speak and write English clearly, correctly and confidently. The learning of Traditional Grammar is emphasised in my t

eaching and training for its effectiveness in producing learners who speak and write grammatically correct English. By studying Traditional Grammar, a learner understands and uses the 8 Parts of Speech correctly when they are used in sentences. The same word may play different roles in two different sentences containing that word. For people who are serious to improve their proficiency in the English language, the study of Traditional Grammar can be interesting, easy to understand and use.

05/06/2026

WHY YOUR CHILD STILL CAN’T WRITE IN ENGLISH

Your child studies in English but he still struggles to write in English?

Many students in private and international schools today:
• Can’t write clear paragraphs
• Struggle with summaries
• Don’t understand comprehension passages
• Have no idea how to structure formal or informal letters

This is the reality despite the students learning all their subjects in the medium of instruction called English.

The problem is not effort.
The problem is how the English language is taught.

Most students are never taught how the English language actually works.
They memorise, imitate and resort to guesswork.

For that reason, they struggle when it comes to:
✔ Writing essays,
✔ Answering examination questions; and,
✔ Expressing ideas clearly.

Their struggles are not just restricted to examinations. Their struggles follow them into university and eventually into their working lives. With over 25 years of experience, I teach students and adults English using the Structural Approach so that they can truly understand how the English language works and use it with confidence.

If you want your child to:
✔ Write clear, structured paragraphs
✔ Handle summaries and comprehension with ease
✔ Build strong foundations for exams and beyond
👉 Click below to join our online classes.

Learn how the English language really works.

EVERY DAY IS A TEACHER’S DAY“Are you a teacher?”This is one of the most common questions asked by adult learners who enr...
20/05/2026

EVERY DAY IS A TEACHER’S DAY

“Are you a teacher?”

This is one of the most common questions asked by adult learners who enrol in my online English language programmes based on the Structural Approach. My answer has always remained the same:

“No. I am not a teacher. I am a trainer. I have never taught the English language in schools.”

For many years, my work focused mainly on training adults. Like many business owners and trainers, I built my business around face-to-face sessions and professional development training. However, everything changed dramatically when the Covid-19 pandemic struck the world in 2020.

The pandemic disrupted businesses everywhere and mine was no exception. Training programmes were postponed, companies froze budgets and uncertainty affected almost every industry. It was during this challenging period that I made an important decision: to begin teaching the English language online.

On 1 May 2020 (Labour Day), the first student (a secondary student) enrolled in the *Learning English Using The Structural Approach* programme. At that point, I never imagined how much this decision would eventually change my teaching and training journey. Slowly but steadily, more students (primary and secondary) began registering for the various English language programmes. As lockdowns, shutdowns and whatnot forced people to stay at home, online learning became the new norm. Trainers, teachers, educators and learners all had to adapt quickly to a completely different learning environment.

What surprised me most was the growing number of adult learners joining the various programmes. Many of them were professionals, working adults, individuals and also teachers who had quietly struggled with the English language for years. Deep inside, many were facing difficulties with basic grammar, sentence structures, speaking confidence and writing skills. Because of embarrassment and fear of being ridiculed, they rarely admitted these struggles openly.

The Structural Approach to learn English created a different learning experience for them. Instead of memorising rules mechanically, learners began understanding how the English language actually works, structurally. As their understanding improved, so did their confidence in speaking and writing in English. Many realised for the first time that their struggles were never due to their lack of intelligence. They had never been taught the proper foundation of the English language clearly and logically during their formal schooling.

Today, I continue teaching these students not only because it is part of my training journey, but also because I feel a deep sense of responsibility towards the parents and learners who supported me during one of the most difficult periods of my business journey. In many ways, they helped sustain my work and gave new meaning to what I do.

Whether one is called a teacher, trainer, coach or educator, the essence of the role remains the same: imparting knowledge that transforms others’ lives. Titles may differ, but the purpose is the same.

That is why I believe that every day is truly a Teacher’s Day.



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WHY SO MANY ADULTS STILL STRUGGLE WITH BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMARMany adult learners who join English language programmes tod...
13/05/2026

WHY SO MANY ADULTS STILL STRUGGLE WITH BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR

Many adult learners who join English language programmes today are not struggling because they lack intelligence. They are struggling because they were never taught the real foundation of the English language properly in school.

Recently, I started an online session for a group of adult learners. Very quickly, one thing became obvious: many of them are STILL confused with even the most basic areas of English grammar. It is not because they are careless and weak learners. It is because this vital knowledge of grammar was never fully taught during their formal schooling.

As adults, relearning grammar becomes a daunting task. It requires time, patience and a willingness to start again from the beginning. It is something many working adults find difficult while they balance their careers, family responsibilities and daily commitments.

For that reason, many learners can speak in English casually but they still struggle to write emails, reports, presentations or even construct grammatically accurate sentences confidently.

To make the learning process more structured and practical, I divide the online programme into three stages:

• 12-hour Speaking Programme
• 18-hour Writing Programme
• 40-hour English Proficiency Programme

The first 6 hours focus on three critical foundations:

1. Traditional Grammar
2. Vocabulary
3. Punctuation

These are not “small topics.” They are the core foundations required for anyone who wants to speak and write in English proficiently and confidently.

Unfortunately, modern learners are often pushed into speaking activities, communication drills and exam preparation from the very beginning without their first understanding how English actually works structurally.

When the foundation is weak, proficiency becomes inconsistent. Writing becomes stressful. Confidence disappears.

The solution is not memorisation. The solution is understanding the structure of the English language.

Once learners understand the logic of learning English grammar, sentence construction, sentence-patterns, vocabulary and punctuation, the English language finally begins to make sense.

Therefore, the Structural Approach to learn English remains highly relevant till today and it is especially so for adult learners who want clarity instead of confusion.

Many adults do not need more motivation to learn English. They need a proper and solid foundation to learn English.

07/05/2026

WHY STRUCTURED LEARNING PRODUCES BETTER ENGLISH OUTCOMES

Many parents assume that improvement in the English language happens automatically with exposure. But real progress happens when students are trained logically and systematically.

One of my Year 4 students from an international school initially needed more time to process and understand English concepts. Instead of rushing the learning process, we focused on something more important:

✔︎ Consistent practice
✔︎ Structured exercises
✔︎ Clear explanations
✔︎ Discipline and repetition
✔︎ Building confidence step by step

Over time, the transformation became visible not only during lessons but also in the school report itself.

His latest report showed strong performance in Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Spelling.

Most importantly, he developed the confidence to use the English language more independently.

His mother recently shared something meaningful with me: “Your explanations, guidance and patience are admirable.”

Parents eventually understand that structure, consistency and practice are essential in language learning.

The Structural Approach to learn English is not about shortcuts. It is about helping learners to understand how the English language really works so that they can speak and write clearly, correctly and confidently.

29/04/2026

I could speak in English but I couldn’t write in English.

When I started my UK Diploma after SPM, I struggled with exams, essays and reports. I didn’t understand how to write in Standard English.

Like many Malaysians, I was taught to communicate but not to understand how the language really works.

It took me 10 years to figure it out on my own.
Today, I teach students and working adults how the English language really works, so they can write clearly, confidently and correctly.

If you can speak but still struggle to write, the problem is not you. It’s how the English language was taught.

22/04/2026

IF IT WORKED BEFORE, WHY DID WE ABANDON IT?

Before 1970, English was taught very differently.
And it worked.

Students were able to construct sentences accurately, write clearly and speak with confidence because they were taught using a structured approach.

Today, many learners struggle despite years of learning.
Why? The focus has shifted away from structure.

English is not just about words. It has sentence structures. It has sentence-patterns.

If one's approach doesn’t follow a structure, one's results won’t improve.

Maybe it’s time to return to what actually works.
Stop memorising. Start understanding the structure.

If you’ve been struggling with English despite years of learning,
maybe it’s time to change your approach.

Start with the structure.

12/04/2026

Ramai pelajar fikir mereka lemah dalam Bahasa Inggeris sebab kurang vocabulary.

Tapi realitinya…
Anda mungkin tahu banyak perkataan,
namun masih tidak boleh menulis dengan tepat atau bercakap dengan yakin.

Kenapa?
Kerana anda tidak faham struktur ayat.
Bahasa Inggeris bukan sekadar hafalan.
Ia adalah sistem yang perlu difahami.
Bila anda faham struktur:
✔ Ayat jadi tepat
✔ Penulisan lebih jelas
✔ Keyakinan meningkat

Berhenti bergantung pada hafalan.
Mula belajar cara Bahasa Inggeris benar-benar berfungsi.

Are you worried about your child’s Written English and examination results?Many students struggle because they memorise ...
06/04/2026

Are you worried about your child’s Written English and examination results?

Many students struggle because they memorise essays without understanding grammar. This leads to confusion, poor marks and low confidence.

📘 LEUTSA Secondary English Programme (Form 1–Form 5) is designed to fix this problem at the root.

✅ Builds a strong foundation in Traditional Grammar
✅ Teaches students how sentences are really built
✅ Guides students step-by-step to write clear and high-scoring essays
✅ Improves examination performance and not just homework results
✅ Helps students to speak English confidently and correctly

🌟 Our Approach Is Different

We do not teach students to memorise essays.
Instead, students learn sentence structures and Traditional Grammar so that they can write well on any topic independently and confidently.

🗓 New Intake: 23 April 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM
💻 Online Weekly Class
💰 Fee: RM150 (4 sessions)
🚨 Limited seats available
📲 Register now: +60125254713

👉 Give your child the English foundation that they need for better results today and confidence for the future.

THE QUARTERLY TRAINING MYTH THAT’S WEAKENING CORPORATE COMMUNICATION“We will hold English training every quarter.”This w...
03/04/2026

THE QUARTERLY TRAINING MYTH THAT’S WEAKENING CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

“We will hold English training every quarter.”

This was the conclusion after a discussion on English and Communication training for an academy.

At first glance, it sounds structured. Planned. Organised.

But let’s examine it more critically.

Why quarterly? Why not monthly or even continuously embedded into the workplace?

In most organisations, English is not a “seasonal skill.”
It is used daily:

* In emails that shape decisions
* In meetings that influence outcomes
* In presentations that define credibility

Yet, training is often treated like a compliance activity. It is scheduled, attended and then forgotten.

Here’s the uncomfortable question:

Are organisations unintentionally signalling that functional and broken English is acceptable?

That signal is the hidden message when development is infrequent.

THE REAL COST OF “QUARTERLY ENGLISH”:

When training happens once every three months:

* Employees revert to old habits within weeks
* Errors fossilise into communication patterns
* Confidence drops, especially in high-stakes situations

This creates a cycle: Train → Forget → Repeat

No real transformation.

WHY THIS HAPPENS:

Most companies do value English.

But they often:

* Underestimate the complexity of learning it
* Overestimate the impact of short-term training
* Treat language as a support skill and not a core capability

WHAT SHOULD CHANGE:

If proficiency in English among employees truly matters in your organisation, then the approach must shift:

1. From Event-Based to System-Based Learning
Training should not be an isolated workshop. It should be reinforced weekly.

2. From Exposure to Structure
Employees don’t just need practice. They need to understand how English actually works.

3. From Occasional to Continuous Correction
Real improvement happens through consistent feedback, not quarterly refreshers.

THE STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE:

Proficiency in English is not about perfection in the study of grammar alone.

It is about:

* Clarity of thought
* Precision in communication
* Authority in delivery

In a corporate environment, this directly affects:

* Leadership presence
* Decision-making efficiency
* Client perception

FINAL THOUGHT:

If communication drives performance, then English is not a “quarterly skill.”

It is a daily operational tool. And like any critical tool, it must be sharpened continuously.

Question for HR leaders and decision-makers:

Are you training for attendance or are you training for transformation?


31/03/2026

BERHENTI HAFAL. INI PUNCA SEBENAR BAHASA INGGERIS ANDA LEMAH

Masih lemah Bahasa Inggeris walaupun sudah belajar bertahun-tahun?
Bukan sebab anda tidak mahir.
Sebab anda tidak pernah diajar struktur sebenar bahasa.

Selama ini anda hanya:
- Hafal.
- Tiru.
- Agak.

Sebab itu:

✖ Emel nampak tidak profesional
✖ Bercakap penuh ragu
✖ Idea tidak sampai dengan jelas

Bahasa Inggeris ialah sistem, bukan hafalan.

Bila anda faham struktur:
✔ Ayat jadi tepat
✔ Percakapan jadi yakin
✔ Imej profesional meningkat
✔ Berhenti mengagak.
✔ Mula memahami.

Belajar dengan Learning English Using The Structural Approach (LEUTSA).

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