How to Start Reading in English
For those of us who like reading, it can be discouraging to learn a new language and not be able to read anything we want. Luckily, there’s actually a wealth of great things to read...
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How To Turn Facebook and Instagram Into Free English Practice Tools
Did you know that the average internet user spends over two hours a day on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram? Sounds like a waste of time, right? Not if you can use that...
How good does your English need to be to get into a university abroad?
There are many reasons to study at a university abroad. It might be your ticket to working in a different country or give you access to better opportunities upon returning home. Either way, a certain...
Learn how to write formal thank you emails in English
Thanking a friend is different from thanking someone in a business context, especially in writing. So here are several ways you can do that in an email. Useful Phrases “Thanks for your help.” This phrase...
Focus on Fluency: Top 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even more challenging, since most English textbooks don’t focus enough on speaking. To make things easier,...
Guide to Managing Stress Before, During, and After an Exam
It’s normal for students to feel stressed before big exams, especially standardized tests like the IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC. Common advice for dealing with stress includes taking deep breaths, getting more sleep, eating healthy, and...
3 Free Ways To Improve Your English Speaking Skills Online
The internet makes it easy to study English at home. You can practice reading with news articles, practice listening with podcasts, and practice writing on social media. But what about speaking? Can you practice speaking...
Online Group Classes or One-to-One Tutoring? How To Decide Which Is Better For You
You want to improve your English conversation skills and are interested in trying out some online classes. So you look around and two main options catch your attention: group conversation classes and one-to-one tutoring Your...
6 Ways Shy Learners Can Become Fluent in English
Being shy is NOT a bad thing. In fact, did you know that there are good evolutionary reasons to be shy? As one expert explains in BBC: “It was useful to have people in your...
Don’t Let These Excuses Stop You From Learning English
“I want to become fluent in English, but I’m just not good at it.” 😢 “I’ve tried learning English before and failed. I’ll never be fluent!” 😢😢 “I just don’t like learning languages. Why try...