6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Learning a Language
Learning a second (or even third or fourth) language isn’t an easy thing to do: the sooner we acknowledge that is the case, and ignore the promises that we can pick up Spanish in a week (as some learning tools suggest), the easier it will be for everyone. In fact, that is probably the first, […]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Business English
You may feel that you still have improvements to make in your English – business-focussed or English in general – in order to be fully successful at work. However, it’s not easy having a stressful job (or studying to get one) and having the time you need to dedicate to improving your English language skills. […]
The 5 English Mistakes That (Unfortunately) Characterize Social Media Posts
Whether it’s a professional post on LinkedIn or branding on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, your social and professional media posts say a lot about you. But in our rush to communicate, the web is now littered with posts that contain basic grammar errors that, unfortunately, don’t reflect well on the author. If you want to […]
Ways to Build Vocabulary to Enhance Your English-speaking Fluency
‘I just need more vocabulary.’ This is a typical comment from English learners. The idea is that it is vocabulary holding them back from reaching fluency. This may be true to an extent, but at that same time, it’s not totally accurate. The right kind of vocabulary is important to becoming fluent in English. As […]
Simple Mistakes in English That Can Make You Look Bad
Whether you are learning English, you speak it competently as a second language, or you are a native speaker, making simple mistakes in English is not only frustrating but at times it can make you look bad. Think about a work email that contains simple errors that you missed, or even going to the trouble […]
The 50 Most Common English Words (And How to Use Them to Improve Your English)
Did you know that there is a Wikipedia article detailing the 100 most common words in English? As an English student, or someone who is actively trying to improve your English, it’s a nice challenge to check these 100 words to see how many you know (most probably all), but to then think carefully about […]
How I Learned English: The 7 Steps I Followed to Fluency
I now speak English well, or at least that is what I am told (it’s normal, no matter what our level of English, to feel we could be better)! And one question that I am often asked, by both native English-speakers and by non-native speakers alike, is ‘how did you learn to speak English so […]
Differences Between British English and American English
English is English, right? Yes and no. Although the standard rules of English, such as the grammar, are almost the same, there are a few different tendencies in British and American English when it comes to both grammar habits, vocabulary, and spelling It is important to say that both the British and American versions of […]
Simple Ways to Improve Your Ability to Speak in English
Speaking is the ultimate ambition when it comes to learning a language. As important as it is to learn how to read, listen, and sometimes even write in a language, it is the ability to converse with other people in all sorts of situations that is often the real objective. Learning to speak fluently is […]
Basic English Grammar – 10 Grammar Rules to Get You Started in English
Grammar is a central aspect to any language. English is no different. Although there are hundreds of grammar points to consider when learning English, there are also those grammar points which not only form the basis of everything else that you need to learn, but are also a solid beginning to becoming an accomplished English […]
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