The path to perfect pronunciation
Did you know that most native speakers notice a person’s pronunciation before their grammar? That’s right, all those hours you spent trying to make your… Read More »The path to perfect pronunciation
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Study vocabulary while reading: Use the Lexical Tutor
Many learners of English read books or articles regularly and think that they are actively studying English–that is, they study vocabulary while reading. The truth… Read More »Study vocabulary while reading: Use the Lexical Tutor
Finding the perfect answer for speaking and writing in IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
It’s the last two or three days before your English exam and you’re sitting at your desk, flipping through papers. You’re looking at the list… Read More »Finding the perfect answer for speaking and writing in IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
Mastering your exam: How to approach IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and other English tests
“Oh that (insert exam name) is so terrible! It’s such a difficult exam! They make it so that it’s impossible to get a score higher… Read More »Mastering your exam: How to approach IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and other English tests
Find Success in Speaking English: How to Think on your Feet
It’s time for you to speak. Everyone’s eyes are on you. They’re expecting something from you, and you want to make sure that you say… Read More »Find Success in Speaking English: How to Think on your Feet
Confidence in language learning: Your own worst enemy
If you’ve been learning a skill for several years, you’re probably pretty comfortable about your performance and abilities. You might have a high level of… Read More »Confidence in language learning: Your own worst enemy
3 strategies for making new words stick in your memory
If you think carefully about all the words that you see or hear every day, how many do you actually remember? Not very many, probably.… Read More »3 strategies for making new words stick in your memory
I’ve seen that word before! Why can’t I remember what it means?
Have you ever translated the same word multiple times, only to realize that you should know this word by now? Are you tired of forgetting… Read More »I’ve seen that word before! Why can’t I remember what it means?
No one is listening for your mistakes! How to speak with confidence
You’re sitting at the table with a group of international colleagues, and everyone is speaking in English. You’d like to contribute more to the conversation,… Read More »No one is listening for your mistakes! How to speak with confidence
Taking responsibility for your learning: How to avoid getting stuck
“I know what I need to do to succeed… but I just can’t do it” Do you ever feel like you’re not making… Read More »Taking responsibility for your learning: How to avoid getting stuck