Immersing yourself in English is a great way to soak it up. And, this is not only my opinion, it’s a fact. Research shows that immersing yourself in a language allows your brain to soak it up without actually realising it. An extreme example of this at work is the case of Matej Kus, a Czech speedway driver. Matej had been living and working in the UK and understood enough English to get by. But, according to his promoter, his English was ‘broken, to put it mildy’, implying that he was not all that good. Continue reading
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Fun and Games for Learning
Games are a great way to learn and have fun at the same time. Last week I detailed some single-player games, so this week I thought I’d feature multiplayer games. Competition can be a great motivator and playing against someone can push you to try harder than you would if you were simply playing against the computer. Have a look at the games below and choose one you like. Continue reading
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Websites Dedicated to Learning English
This is the last part in our mini-series covering resources for learning English. And this week we’re looking at websites that are dedicated to learning and improving all your English skills. Continue reading
Blogs, Forums and Communities
Blogs, forums and communities are not only a great way to learn and improve your English – they are also a fantastic way to make new friends from all over the world. You can choose blogs and forums that are specifically related to learning English or you can choose those that are related to areas you are particularly interested in or would like to move into once you’ve completed your study of English with us. Continue reading
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Books, Magazines and Newspapers
As you can see from the title, this week’s focus is on books, magazines and newspapers. Accessing these three online is a great way to practise English and not just reading practice either. You can also practise pronunciation, spelling, sentence construction, improve your vocabulary and learn about intonation. Continue reading
Resources for Learning English
Learning English needn’t be dull. There are plenty of resources you can use alongside your course materials to help you improve your English. One of the best is what you are using right now – the internet. The beauty of the internet is that you can access all manner of English language media to help with your reading, writing, listening and speaking practice. And what’s even better is that most of those resources are free! Continue reading
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Planning Your day for Study
Keep a Time Dairy
Finding out how you spend your time will help you identify where you can fit study into your day. It’ll also help you identify the best time of day as well as how long you should study for. The best way to achieve this is to keep a time diary. The information this exercise gives you is invaluable in helping you make the most of your valuable study time. Continue reading
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Preparing Your Home for Study
Once you’ve prepared your mind for study you now need to prepare your home so that you get the most out of your precious time. The number one problem students encounter when trying to study is disruption. This can be interruptions by family members who don’t realise you are studying, external noise from cars and people or simply being uncomfortable. So, to prevent these kinds of disruptions there are some basic bits of kit and conditions you’ll need to make your study successful. Again, we realise that you may not be able to apply all the advice we give you, but the more you can do the more productive your time will be. Continue reading
Happy New Year!
We hope those of you who had a break enjoyed it and are back raring to go. Over the next few weeks we’ll be focussing on making your home study as effective as possible. Continue reading
Do you Make New Year Resolutions?
New Year Resolutions are a very old idea indeed. In fact, they go all the way back to 153 BC and a mythical Roman King, Janus. This king had two faces and because he could look forwards and backwards at the same time he became known as the god of gates and doors, beginnings and endings, especially the beginning of important events in a person’s life. This is why he is also the ancient symbol of resolutions, and at the start of each new year Romans would seek forgiveness from their enemies and exchange gifts. Continue reading
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