“How much progress is my child making in English?” It’s a question I used to hear all the time. And let’s be very clear, it is a fair question to ask. Parents want to know, and have the right to know, whether the money, time, and effort they’re investing in their child’s (often expensive) English […]
Introduction Learning English can sometimes feel like wrestling with a puzzle that has too many pieces. You study the grammar rules, try to remember endless vocabulary lists, and then someone uses an idiom you’ve never heard before. And just like that, you’re lost again. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most learners hit this
Introduction I’ve always loved short stories. They can surprise us, move us, or stay with us for years. That’s why I believe they are one of the best tools for learning English. A good story captures attention, helps learners absorb vocabulary in context, and makes studying far more enjoyable. As both a teacher and a
Introduction One of the great things about language is that it is a living thing that is constantly evolving and absorbing influences from other cultures. And as English has spread globally, it has borrowed countless other words from other languages. One particularly rich source of this vocabulary is Chinese. Over the years, English has adopted
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Introduction Learning English can be a challenging task in itself, even if you have the help of tutors or teachers to help you. But if you are trying to learn English on your own, it can be a much greater mountain to climb. Yes, it is hard work. It can be exhausting to learn English
Pictures are a fantastic resource for students to use. Talking about pictures can help you speak English and tell a story. In the following guide, let me show you how to use pictures to improve your English. Why Use Pictures? When looking at a picture, it is often easier to talk about abstract
Many students have asked me how to learn English words for IELTS. I give the same answer every time. There is no such thing as IELTS vocabulary, there is just English vocabulary. If you make efforts to just improve your English vocabulary, then you should be in good shape for the IELTS test. But you
Let me show you how to build the perfect English study plan. If you want to make big changes in your English learning, you need to have a good study plan. It is no use just half-heartedly studying English — a little reading here, some writing practice there. This does not work. You need to
In this guide, I want to show you 18 easy ways to smash your English speaking! Speaking English can be the hardest thing for students to do. English students complain they can’t speak English. They don’t know how to express themselves. They don’t know what to say and they have no one to practice speaking