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Are you wondering how you can become the enthusiastic, inspirational and successful educator you’ve always wanted to be? We’ve got you covered! Read on to find out what it takes to become a great teacher… 1. Make Learning Fun Shake things up! Teaching doesn’t always mean that you have to explain vocabulary or grammatical concepts. […]
Are you wondering how you can support your child’s English language learning at home? There’s a great deal you can do other than helping with their homework. Here are our top 6 tips. These tips may be aimed at helping children, but they are just as useful for adults too! 1. Experiment with Sound & […]
Listening to a foreign language is often quite challenging and demanding. That’s why the majority of students find listening to be the most difficult language learning skill. Do you feel the same way? You are not alone! But what can you do to overcome this difficulty? Should you read a text while you are listening […]
Protect Your Brain Against Aging Knowing a second language can postpone the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. As scientists unlock more of the secrets of the brain, they’re learning that speaking more than one language may have benefits that extend from childhood into old age. The more languages you know, the less likely […]
Why Extensive Reading Can Make a Huge Difference in Learning English ‘Studying English as a foreign language, I had the same teacher during the first three years of secondary school. By the end of the third year, every single one of the 25 or so students in my class succeeded passing in the FCE exam. […]
Now that the new academic year has started, you may find yourself struggling with multiple projects and commitments; your work and personal life, combined with your English studies, may feel overwhelming at times. So, how can you make sure you have enough time and energy for learning? Here are a few tips that may help. […]
If you’re considering going back to school in September to work on your English, you may have some important choices to make. Your schedule is probably going to be busy, especially if you have a full-time job and/or family commitments. Still, improving your language skills is a significant investment that will pay off in the […]
If you’re located in the northern hemisphere, what dominates your thoughts at the moment is probably your summer holiday. And rightly so! You’ve probably been studying and/or working hard all year, so you feel the urge to take a well-deserved break. Summer holidays are far from a waste of time. Research shows that rest can […]
Speaking in a foreign language can be very challenging. As you are learning, you spend hours with textbooks and exercises, but when the time comes for a real-life conversation, you may feel afraid and shy. However, once you actually dare to speak the language, you can quickly overcome your fears. The words may start to […]