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20% discount for new students for all of October

Hi there!For this month only, I am offering a 20% discount for any new students for ANY lesson. Ple...

Offline proofreading... easy and convenient!

Hi! Just a reminder to let new and current students know that I offer offline proofreading for ANY...

15% New year discount for any new students

Hi and Happy New Year to one and all. For the month of January, I would like to offer any new stude...

25% discount for all new IELTS students

Hi, I am offering a HUGE 25% discount for all new IELTS students who want to practice; speaking, re...

What makes you leave your teacher, or look for a new one?

I am just wanting to ask language students what reasons they have for seeking a new language instru...

Eight Casual Ways to Say 'Many' in English

When learning a new language, we tend to use the same tried-and-true 'memorized words to express ou...

How To Speak English With More Confidence

Lots of intermediate and advanced English students want to speak English better. Or, to be more acc...

Preposition Position In English

Learning English has a lot to do with placing the correct words in the correct place. In my experie...

Common English Grammar Mistakes

Let’s face it, the English language isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to writ...

New individual IELTS lessons

Hello everyone….. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank those of you that have...

Why is proofreading so important?

Editing vs. Proofreading The terms 'editing' and 'proofreading' are often used interchangeably, bu...

Puzzled by English idioms.... Here's some good ones!

Every language has its own collection of wise sayings. They offer advice about how to live and also...

6 Things to Make You Sound Even Better Than a Native English Speaker!

Over the last few years of teaching, I have found that many of my students, regardless of English l...

Brain Training For Learning English Vocabulary

Learning a language can require both concentration and the ability to focus on aspects of learning ...

20% discount off any lesson for you!

You are welcome to use this 20% dsicount coupon before the end of this month for any lesson.... Tha...

Money talks.....

There’s an old British custom never to talk about money in social situations. According to th...

What's the most unusual interview question you have ever heard of?

Hi, I am just trying to improve my job interview preparation classes and I am wondering..... What ...

Intonation and Stress in English Words and Phrases

Intonation is not unique to the English language, all languages use pitch to convey surprise, irony...

The Most Useful Business English Idioms

Idioms, in case you don’t know, are non-literal expressions whose meaning is understood cultu...

Telling funny stories in English.....

If you look at ancient history, the media was comprised of famous verbal storytellers. There was no...

Learn English with your favourite movie characters

With the Academy Awards still fresh in everybody’s minds, it seems like a good time to focus ...

All About English Acronyms

In our modern world where information needs to be quick, short and to the point, acronyms are becom...

Big price reductions on selected lessons

Hi, Due to the current exchange rate for the Yen, I am able to reduce the price of some of my less...

What's The Difference Between British and American English??

What’s the Difference Anyway? And How Much Does it Matter for Learners?   I have encou...

Why should I learn English?

In this article, I will be attempting to answer the question of the title. I will be looking at wha...

The Importance of Proofreading and Correction

Before submitting or printing an academic research paper, essay, email, memo, or any other written ...

The Importance of Preparing for your Interview!

Job interviews rank right up there with having the flu, hangovers and exam results for fun and the ...

How To Learn And Remember New Words

What do you do if you are in a foreign country and you want to order a drink in a café or yo...

Arguments And Discussions To Improve Your English Skills

“Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows what he's talking about.” ...

How to keep your English conversation flowing

It is often difficult to keep a conversation going in any language. During most of our daily intera...