We always talk about the importance of making your English practice part of your everyday life. Practicing English in real-life situations with authentic materials will definitely help you learn. But it can be hard to constantly find new and interesting materials. You might not always have an English-speaking friend who’s available for a chat, or…
Are you tired of studying English? You’re not alone! It’s normal to lose motivation or burn out as you try to reach your English goals. The good news is that studying doesn’t have to feel like studying. There are several things you can do to improve your English that don’t involve a book or flashcards. …
English prepositions can be annoying! There are a lot of them (about 150), and it’s not always clear when to use which ones. Although there are many, three prepositions—in, on, and at—come up again and again. Let’s look at how to use those three common prepositions to talk about time and place. Prepositions of time…
If you read our post How to Put Cumulative Adjectives in Order, you hopefully learned a few things, such as: Cumulative adjectives follow a specific order. If they’re out of sequence, they sound incorrect. They aren’t separated by commas. That’s all useful info, but what if we told you that there’s another kind of adjective?…
It’s so great to be bilingual! Think of all the friends you’ll make, the travelling you’ll do, and the jobs you’ll be qualified for! Knowing more than one language is like a superpower. There are so many fantastic reasons to learn a new language—do a Google search, and you’ll find all kinds of encouragement to…
If you’re serious about mastering a new language, maybe you’ve already adopted some good learning habits to help you succeed. But . . . what about bad habits? Are you avoiding the things that could be standing in your way? Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Learning a Language To be an efficient language learner, make…
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…
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…
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…
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…