When we want to learn a new language, it can be overwhelming. There’s so much to learn in grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. So to make it simpler and easier to manage, we choose a textbook, (Or our teacher chooses it for us.) We complete that textbook, and then go to the next in the series.… Read More

When you’re at upper-intermediate or advanced level (B2 and above), you already know a lot of English. You can have a conversation, read easily and understand other people speaking in English. Probably the methods you used to get to this level were structured. For example, many people study English through a series of coursebooks with… Read More

When it’s hot and you want to relax, learning English might be the last thing you want to do! And while it’s true that taking a break is good for your brain and memory, you don’t want to lose everything you’ve learnt! So, a good way to maintain your English is through quick activities that… Read More

How easy is it for you to remember new English words or grammar easily? Most people find it difficult to remember every new thing, but there are strategies which will help you remember English more automatically. Read on for some things that you can do! How we remember new things What we remember depends on… Read More

If you can’t understand what people say, it’s difficult to reply to people, or to take part in conversations. Listening in English can be particularly difficult because of some of the pronunciation and vocabulary features of English. These can cause misunderstandings (when you believe you understand something, but you don’t) and confusion (you don’t understand… Read More

Netflix is perfect for learning English, with features that help you understand more easily. But it also has other, ‘hidden’ advantages which you don’t get with television or cinema. These will help you get to an advanced English level in ways that you might not realise! Read on for the six reasons why you should… Read More

How do you prefer to study English? When you know your personal learning style, you can focus on the activities and methods which are best for you and your time limits. One question to ask yourself is how you like to interact with other people. Here are some activities that suit your personality – depending… Read More

What does it mean to be fluent in English? How do you know if YOU can speak English fluently? First of all, English fluency isn’t an exact or precise thing. But there are ways to decide if you are more, or less fluent. Here are seven things that you can do when you are fluent.… Read More

To speak English fluently, you first need the confidence to speak. If you aren’t confident, it’s more difficult to speak regularly or try new words and phrases. (These are really important if you want to make progress in your English speaking!) The way to become more confident is to change your mindset (= beliefs). Here… Read More

There are some simple ways that you can add interest and impact to your English. I call these “easy but elegant” because you don’t need to learn a lot of complicated English to use the tips. Here are three ways to sound advanced (without the hours of study!) Add ‘drama’ to your voice We focus… Read More