Changing your English teacher… or not.
It is healthy to have a good relationship with your teacher. You will learn more if you feel relaxed, confident and feel that you can trust them. Whether you have been with a teacher...
Category: Bilingual Children
Learning a language online: Is it possible?
Many things that we used to do in person, are now taking place online. Hotel reservations are almost exclusively made online today. Sending emails is so normal now, that sending a letter might be...
Some good TED talks for English learners
Watching TED talks can be a great way for students of English (and other languages) to practice. There are TED talks of all levels, covering a wide range of topics. You can choose to...
Why are you learning a language?
Many people are instinctively attracted to learning a language. However, other people, are not. Many see language learning as an impossible mountain to climb. Worse still, some people don’t see the point. In secondary...
Should I study English abroad?
Are you thinking about studying English abroad? It can be a fantastic experience, and a great opportunity to improve your English skills. There are countless destinations, and thousands of schools, that receive groups of...
English Grammar Resources that will keep you interested!
Grammar! Just this word will make some people run away. But, it doesn’t have to be like that! Thankfully, we no longer live in times where learning grammar is about memorizing lists and repetitive...
Talk to your Teacher
All classes are different. Some are quiet, some are loud. Some are passive, some are active. Some teach something new, and some improve your current knowledge. There is no correct way to teach or...
Things you can’t learn from a coursebook
A good coursebook can give a great framework to learning a second language. By following a programme, students can gradually build on what they know, to create a good base of a second language....
Do’s and Don’ts of English learning with young children
The benefits of knowing a second language go far beyond those of communication. People who know more than one language have been shown to have better memories, better problem-solving skills, better attention-spans...
How is Mother’s day celebrated worldwide?
This is the second Mother’s Day I have spent in Argentina, and I am surprised at how widespread its popularity is. I have even seen shops promoting ‘mes de mama‘ (Mother’s month!)....
