To improve academic and research communication, Mak Academy’s Principal Mak led an influential public speaking seminar. This seminar was held on the 22nd of February 2024 at the Multi-purpose Hall of Wisma Lincoln. Delegates attending the ICOGE 2024 improved their presentation skills. Delegates can convey their insights with greater impact. The seminar covered essential English […]
When thinking on the question “Why is it important to learn English?”, consider academic, business, and communication views. By Mak Kum Shi For most of us, learning English is important. However, have you considered why it is important to learn English? Let’s explore the reasons behind the importance of learning English from ABC (academic, business, […]
English is a language that is used globally for various purposes. It is important for several reasons. In this article, we will consider the reasons of its importance to high school students, adults, and businesses. English is important to high school students because it is the primary language for academic studies. Important subjects, such as […]
English is common in many parts of the world. What is English? We will explore its meaning and character. According to Lexico, English is the language of England, widely used in many varieties globally. As a plural noun, the English are the people of England. In North America, English, as a mass noun, is the […]
When we look at home design, we look for characteristics that are appealing to us. Home design is personal and intimate. It has several characteristics that are worth noting. Floor plans and Physical Layout When I look at home designs, I look at the floor plan and the physical layout. A home has different areas: […]
What is property journalism? How is it relevant to people? It is best understood through its stakeholders, skills, challenges, and purpose. Stakeholders of this discipline include people, corporations, and governments. “Why do I want to write on property?”, an editor asked me at the start of my property journalism journey in 2010. It is boring. […]
Ever wondered how articles are written? At Mak Academy, we don’t only have a collection of articles featured in several publications, we also teach how they are done! Article-writing is a skill that requires a strong foundation in English. While our portfolio presents articles that are professionally written, there is no reason to worry about […]
This award-winning business feature is about the definition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the support and attention that they need, and the conditions for them to grow and succeed. When I wrote this article, which was my first article on business and SMEs, I didn’t merely do a story on the definition on SMEs, […]
Seri Kembangan, Nov 4, 2019 – Mak Academy principal Mak Kum Shi was admitted as a life member of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association. We are honoured to be part of an educational community that contributes towards the personal development of society through the teaching of English.
English is widely used globally for communication, but changing global demographics over several decades has resulted in its decline. Although English may not be the leading global language, based on the number of native speakers who use the language, it will continue to play an important role in a new world of multilingualism, both at […]
