When you have an important English event, like a job interview, speaking exam or international work meeting, the first step is to prepare well. This will help you to feel confident so that you can speak more fluently. Here are three ways that you can prepare for these important English events, so that you make […]
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It isn’t always easy to stay motivated when you study English, especially when English starts to get hard or complicated. You might begin to lose motivation if you compare yourself to others, or if you don’t get the results that you want. When you experience these difficult moments, it’s easy to give up and decide
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Like many people, you might not have the time or opportunity to learn English with a teacher or in a class. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn English successfully. There are so many ways you can learn English on your own, but the secret is to know where to start and then, where
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It isn’t always easy to find free, reliable news sites in English. Here are three independent news sites, where you can read about what’s happening, as well as learn English. In the first two, you can also watch videos and listen to podcasts, which will also help your listening comprehension. Independent News Sites The GuardianBecause
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Writing is an important skill. You might need to write emails, reports, or even essays for exams. But for all types of writing, it’s important that what you write is clear and that your reader knows what to do next! These five tips will help you to improve your English writing in different ways, from
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You can use the word actually in many ways in English, but you can’t use it to mean “now”. The word actually doesn’t mean “currently” or “at present”. Instead, it’s used when we give information. Here are the five uses of actually, along with synonyms. How to use ‘actually’ 1. To talk about things which
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There’s always something new to enjoy on Netflix – whether it’s their own production or a classic added to their library. This month I’ve got three recommendations (one new, two old) which are perfect for learning and enjoying English. Netflix – January 2022 Stay Close (Netflix Original)I love a good mystery / thriller, and this
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When you meet people you know, you have many more ways of saying ‘hello’. Here are some common greetings which you can use in different situations. These phrases will make you sound more natural in English conversations. Advanced Ways To Say Hello How lovely to see you again!This is a great way to greet someone
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If you want to maintain your English over the holidays, these short activities are perfect! Each day you have a short reading, speaking, writing or listening activity that’s fun and achievable. So here are 12 activities that help you get into the spirit of the holidays – while using your English. Each activity should take
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There are some types of food that we traditionally eat at Christmas in the UK. For example, roast turkey, chestnut stuffing, Christmas pudding, and so on. We also have a tradition of pulling a “cracker” after the meal (a paper tube that two people pull, so that one end breaks) to find a small present
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