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Self-Study: Why it’s Crucial When Learning a New Language

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Why are you learning a new Language?

Always focus on what is important and relevant to YOU. Find and consume as much content of interest...

English Grammar: learning Tenses

Instead of learning individual grammatical structures and concepts, look for noticeable PATTERNS.Re...

Writing to help achieve Fluency - Part 2

Keeping a Journal This journal is essentially a report of your day, work, and everyday tasks. Havin...

Writing to help achieve Fluency - Part 1

Writing can be a great way to improve your fluency and confidence in English. Writing is, unfortuna...

Learning and remembering Vocabulary

Associating the FAMILIAR with the UNFAMILIAR to learn vocabulary     This technique means using thi...

Remembering Vocabulary - Spaced Repetition System

SRS or Spaced Repition System is a more advanced flashcard system used to remember vocabulary.   I ...

IELTS Speaking - Expressions of Frequency

Some useful expressions of frequency to use during the IELTS Speaking Test when talking about hobbi...

IELTS Preparation: Structuring a Cause(Problem) and Solution Essay

Things to keep in mind:1. Fully address all parts of the task, and present a developed position. Pr...

Tips for Practicing Speaking English Alone - Part 3

Idioms This site is excellent for learning and practicing idioms. Here is an example using the well...

Tips for Practicing Speaking English Alone - Part 2

Shadowing Find a short audio clip that you enjoy/find interesting. Listen carefully to the audio. P...

Tips for Practicing Speaking English Alone - Part 1

Speak in front of the mirror.The key to learning and preparing for IELTS is habits! Try attaching y...

IELTS Speaking: Mistakes to avoid

Part 1 In this part of the IELTS Test, you are required to talk about straightforward things: what ...

Journey to Fluency

During your journey to learning English and becoming more fluent, you may end up focusing too much ...

Idiomatic Sentences for English learners and IELTS Students

Short idiomatic sentences are often used by native English speakers when communicating. For IELTS s...

English Studies - staying consistent

Here are some quick tips to help you stay focused on your English studies. Figure out what days of ...

How to THINK in English - Part 3

Keep track of your Progress. Once you decide to start thinking in English and stop translating in y...

How to THINK in English - Part 2

Have small Conversations with yourself in English Some significant advantages of using this techniq...

How to THINK in English - Part 1

Translating from your mother tongue to English is a frustrating feeling when it comes to learning E...