We all know that fantastic feeling we have after completing an academic year: nine months of English classes, often twice a week. All those extra hours studying and practising. We’ve learnt so many new things and made so much improvement, and usually, m... Read More
Are you working towards the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) exam? Have you been having sleepless nights thinking about what might appear on the writing exam? Do you need some tips to help you with your planning? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the... Read More
Messi or Ronaldo? Pizza or sushi? Going to the cinema or bingeing on a series at home? A beach holiday or a walking trip in the mountains? Who is the number one superhero? Which jungle animal do you really need to fear and why? We all have different ... Read More
What are some of the trickiest words to pronounce in English? Well, we’ve compiled a useful list of ten of the most difficult words for English learners to pronounce. Learn pronunciations of the words as well as our top English pronunciation tips to... Read More
Are you on the lookout for an extra way to practise your English? Do you wish you had an expert available at 2 a.m. that could answer a question you forgot to ask in your English class that day? Are you just hungry for more English? If you’ve answered '... Read More
Well done. You’ve been moving along your English language journey for some time now. You remember the days of telling yourself, in no uncertain terms, that you mustn’t forget to use the present continuous correctly in speaking part 2 of your B1. What ... Read More
Are you preparing for the IELTS exam and need some help with the listening section? If so, then you’ll know that the listening section can be one of the most challenging parts of the test. However, by the end of this blog post, you’ll have all the tec... Read More
A new year is a perfect opportunity to focus on your language goals. Maybe you are working towards an official exam. Perhaps this is the year you are going to spend summer abroad in an English language speaking country. 2023 might be the year you finally ... Read More
Did you know that there are two parts to the C1 Advanced Writing exam? Part 1 is always a mandatory . Part 2 has three different tasks, however, you only need to choose one of them to write about. They can be: [list type="" icon="icon-ok"] [lis... Read More
When you think of the word Christmas, what springs to mind? For most people, it will be words like home, family and tradition. Most of us associate Christmas with spending time with our families, warm and cosy on the sofa in front of our favourite Christm... Read More
Are you preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam and need a hand with writing your report/proposal for Part 2 of the Writing paper? Perfect! You’re in the right place. By the end of this blog post, you’ll know exactly what the C1 reports and pr... Read More
Would you like to improve your English listening skills? With all the technology that we have at our fingertips nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find ways to practise with English learning apps! Listening apps can help you learn in all sorts of way... Read More
Looking for some tips to get a high band score in the IELTS Academic Reading exam? If so, then you’re in the right place! Let’s take a look at what the IELTS exam is, how many sections are in the reading exam, the types of questions you’ll find,... Read More
Boo! Are you a fan of Halloween? It’s that scary time of year again when the creepy creatures come out to play, and there’s an excellent resource to help you learn English: Netflix! Netflix has an extensive selection of Halloween movies to choose ... Read More
Are you planning to take the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) exam? If so, you will need to complete two pieces of writing during the Writing paper. Part 1 , while part 2 gives you two different questions and you must choose only one of them to complete. O... Read More
So you’re preparing for the ! From wanting to live and work abroad to going to university in an English-speaking country, whatever your reason, this high-level English qualification is perfect for you. Yet, it takes some preparation, particularly whe... Read More
Is there anything better than cooling off in the sea on a hot summer’s day? Well, if you live in Barcelona you have lots of opportunities to do just that! Whether you go up the coast to a little beachside town or you brave the crowds on the city bea... Read More
Are you preparing for the IELTS test? If so, you’ll need to do the speaking section. While many people find speaking the most nerve-wracking part of the exam, it doesn’t have to be for you. In fact, we think the speaking section is one of the best par... Read More
Just when you think English couldn’t get any more confusing, we introduce you to English pronouns! The reason why people quiver when they see pronouns is because there are so many types. Luckily, we’re here to show you that they’re not so diffic... Read More
Congratulations – you’ve made it to the B2 First Reading and Use of English Part 7! Yet, before we get too excited, we’ve still got to get through this part of the exam. And with 10 marks up for grabs, it’s an important section. This short gui... Read More
Speaking is often thought to be the hardest skill to master when learning English. What’s more, there are hundreds of different English accents around the world making it extremely difficult to get the hang of. So how can you improve? We’ve got ju... Read More
Do you like putting together puzzles? If so, your problem solving skills can actually help you with B2 First Reading and Use of English Part 6! Instead of looking at clues of colours and lines in a jigsaw, you will need to pay attention to links in senten... Read More
If you ask a Spanish speaker what they find difficult about English language learning, they may mention false friends and different uses of verbs. Not only have you got to get to grips with the grammar and pronunciation, but you’ve also got to rem... Read More
Want to improve your English for professional reasons? You’re in the right place. When working in English, it’s common to use a lot of specific business-related vocabulary and expressions. This includes phrasal verbs too! If you don’t know alrea... Read More
Knowing what articles are and when to use them in English can be difficult for language learners to pick up. Especially considering that in some situations there is no article at all. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In English there are ... Read More
Are you preparing for ? Reading and Use of English Part 4 may not be your cup of tea – in fact most students feel quite nervous about this section of the exam. Otherwise known as Key Word Transformation, this section is the fourth and final part of... Read More
New words spring up each year! They often come from popular culture, social and political issues, and innovations in technology from around the world. Last year we introduced you to the . Now, we’re bringing you the ones making it to the dictionary ... Read More
If you find yourself commuting often and spending a lot of time on the bus, you’ll most likely turn towards playing games or doing something on your phone. Why not take advantage of this free time to practise your English grammar? There are lots of g... Read More
What are modal verbs? They are not quite the same as regular verbs such as play, walk and swim. Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verb, which go before the main verb, and help to show a function such as permission, probability, ability and obligation. ... Read More
A lot of our global business is conducted in English. So, there’s a strong chance you may have to learn how to negotiate using it. Fortunately, there are a number of key phrases, expressions and words that can help you effectively communicate when d... Read More
