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Do you feel guilty about your binge-watching weekends? Let’s be honest; we’ve all been there! We don’t have time to do our English homework… but we do find time to watch countless TV shows and films on Netflix! Come on, admit it; after all, this TV and movie streaming service may be the sole reason […]
Learning a foreign language is often easier when there aren’t any barriers hindering your progress. Many language learners struggle daily with the same issues; don’t be one of them! Read on to find out what you should try to avoid when learning English! The Fear of Making Mistakes Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; fear […]
Your heart is racing and your palms feel sweaty. If this is you as you anxiously wait to walk into a job interview in English, then we have some tips for you. English is the global language for business, so let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of acing a foreign language interview! Practise […]
A Guide to Increase your Chances of Success Finally, it’s the day before your big exam. The hard work is done and now is the perfect time to make sure that you are ready to enter that exam hall… With the clock ticking down and the final countdown looming, what should you be doing? Well, […]
Have you ever marvelled at people who can speak a second language as fluently as their mother tongue? Are you wondering if there is a specific time in life when a foreign language can be absorbed and developed more easily? Linguists, psychologists and teachers have been struggling for years to answer this question. Let’s shed […]
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. […]