When you’re learning a new language, it can be hard to know if you’re on the right track. You might wonder if you’re making any progress at all. Well, generally, the way people learn a second language is pretty predictable—they all follow the same steps. In this post, we talk about the five stages of…
How have you been feeling lately? Are you stressed out? Unfortunately, stress is part of life. But that doesn’t mean you should just ignore the effects it has on your body and mind. Here, you’ll find some suggestions that may help you manage your stress. Don’t forget to check out the vocabulary list at the…
Language is fluid—it’s always moving and changing! New events and situations occur all the time, and sometimes there just isn’t the right word to describe or explain them. When that happens, new vocabulary is created, compound words (two words used together) are formed, and existing words take on new meanings. If enough people agree on…
Do you like games? Well, what if we told you that they can be a fantastic way to practice English? Besides being fun and energizing, they’re full of opportunities to boost your skills—from listening and speaking to vocabulary and spelling. Here are some games you can play at home for free, even if you only…
In many cities, people are being told to get outside whenever possible. It’s great for your physical and mental health! But what can you do outdoors when you’re still trying to socially distance from other people? What about hiking? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your answers. A Hiking Tale You wake…
When you’re thinking about which language to learn, how do you choose? After all, there are more than 7,000 languages in the world! If you’re looking for a very useful language, then English might be the way to go. Trust us: It’s the most common second language in the world for good reason! English is…
For most of us, life has been quite different over the past few months. Many people have been going outdoors more than usual to enjoy activities while social distancing. Others have been stuck inside, just dreaming of going to a park or a beach. Whatever you’ve been doing lately, the outside world has probably been…
Have you been studying English non-stop these days? Take a break and check out these interesting facts about your target language! 1. The most common letter in the English language is “e” About 11% of English words contain an “e,” making it the most-used letter in any part of a word. However, the letter most commonly…
Is there a best time of day to study? When you’re learning a language (or anything, really), this question might come to mind. You want to be alert, efficient, and productive. You want to be able to remember what you’ve studied. When is the optimal time to ensure that happens: day or night? Whether you’re…
There are a lot of things we haven’t been able to do during this pandemic. But there’s one thing that many people are doing now more than ever: shopping online! If you love buying stuff from websites, why not review some English online shopping vocabulary? Read the passage below, then scroll down to check your…