Let’s talk about what happens in the brain when we are afraid to speak English and what to do about it. Many of my students tell me that they understand a lot when they read, write, or listen in English, but when they have to speak, they often get stuck. This makes them feel anxious, […]
Four efficient methods to memorize English words
How to learn English as an adult
When it comes to learning English or any other language as an adult, I hear many people complain that it’s very hard because they are, as they say, “too old.” While it’s true that kids under the age of 11 are like sponges and acquire another language effortlessly, adults can indeed reach a near-native level […]
Are you mispronouncing these English words?
Today I would like to discuss some confusion between five pairs of words when it comes to their pronunciation. Pronouncing words correctly in English will not only make you sound more clear and eliminate confusion, but it will also make you more confident. The confusion between the words I’m gonna discuss today comes from the […]
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Pronunciation of regular verbs in past tense
Let’s talk about adverbs
When it comes to different parts of the sentence in English, adverbs are probably the hardest class to understand and get used to. This is because they can be placed in different positions within the sentence, and they also have different functions. Below we will look at how adverbs are formed and what kinds of […]
The sound of your voice
Back in the days when I worked in Journalism and had to interview people, I would record the interviews and then listen to them again before writing an article. This was easier for me than taking notes because it allowed me to just listen and be fully present while the interviewee was speaking. But when […]
The power of feedback and how it can help you
A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from Luca Lampariello, a polyglot I follow on social media, about receiving feedback when learning a foreign language. He argues that it is indeed very beneficial for learners to receive feedback, but it depends on the student’s level and the way the feedback is given. In other […]
Confusing English pronunciation: R vs. L
A couple of years ago, I worked closely with one of the pronunciation coaches in a local college. My job was to listen to students and correct the sounds they were confusing. Each week we practiced a different sound so I noticed how people had their own challenges depending on their native language. One day, […]