All English learners have faced this situation before: whether you are reading something and come across a word that you don’t know the meaning of or you are having a conversation and don’t know a specific word needed to express yourself. How do we deal with unfamiliar words in English? How do you learn these…
How do you practice English at home? Do you memorize tables of verbs and grammar rules? Maybe you make some flashcards? These strategies work well, don’t get me wrong, but have you ever invited some friends over to play ESL games? Well, if you haven’t, keep reading this blog post for six great, and even…
Have you ever read a whole book in English? Maybe you have tried but never made it to the end, or maybe you started to read one, didn’t recognize most of the words, and gave up? That’s because books can have complicated vocabulary or grammar. Well, if that’s your case, keep reading this blog post…
You have probably heard that one of the best ways to learn English is by watching movies and TV shows. There’s no doubt that it is very effective, but you should also look into another way that combines culture and entertainment with learning English: listening to podcasts in English. Maybe you already love them and…
Did you keep a diary or journal? We do! Not only is it great for recording memories, but it will completely transform your English skills. Read a few entries from our friend Julia’s journal. Julia has been journaling for almost one year now and she tells you all the reasons why she believes journaling can…
¿Te has preguntado, por qué no puedo aprender inglés? ¿Sientes que todo el mundo habla inglés menos tú? ¿Qué tus amigos se han sacado múltiples certificados? ¿Que no llegas a tener el trabajo que quieres? ¡No estás solo! Es muy común estar frustrado por el inglés y hasta cogerle mania. Nos ha dominado cada rincón:…
Quarantined and spending an insane amount of time in the kitchen trying to make something to eat. Can you relate? This awesome YouTube channel will help you learn English, practice your listening skills and increase your cooking vocabulary. Keep reading to see our recommendations of which videos to watch, and learn about this inspiring English…
In today’s post, we will share with you 5 secret, but great, TV shows that are perfect for you to learn English and practice your listening skills while having lots of fun. Not to worry, none of those boring recommendations on this list! You’ll be able to show off your pop culture expertise while improving your language…
All over the world, there are English tutors offering their services. “Learn English with a Native Speaker!” We see their advertisements. There is a phone number to call. Their fees for teaching are expensive, and we pay them because learning English is so important to us, right? So the question is, how do you know…
Have you ever procrastinated on something? Maybe you have a dream or goal in mind, but you haven’t progressed much? You may not be motivated, it seems too hard or you have not sat down to plan. We know what it’s like. As learners and as teachers, we have struggled through procrastination, not meeting goals, and…