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Are you preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) writing exam? If those pre-exam jitters have started to appear, don’t worry! Allow us to help you overcome those fears, as we talk you through the Cambridge C2 Proficiency report. By the end o... Read More
Are you feeling bored of the way your hair looks? Perhaps it’s time for a new you. All you need to do is make an appointment with a hairdresser, so now’s time to improve your English vocabulary for getting a haircut! For many people, visiting 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
Are you preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) writing exam? If so, you may be feeling a little nervous and concerned about what lies ahead. Let us help put that fear and anxiety to bed and get started on how your academic writing can leave a po... 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
If you love watching Netflix series and videos on YouTube to learn English, then you need to download the Language Reactor extension! Before we start talking more about Language Reactor, if you enjoy using apps to practise your English, then you need t... Read More
Are you preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) exam? Would you like to know some tips to help you feel more at ease? If so, make yourself at home! When you’ve finished reading this blog, you’ll understand the structure of the Cambridge C... 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
Today we’re taking a look at some English grammar that sometimes trips up language learners. In fact, we’ve just used it in that first sentence…can you see it? That’s right – we’re talking about relative pronouns! We’ll show you what the... Read More
So you’re taking the ? If so, you’ll know that you have four sections to prepare for: speaking, reading and use of English, writing and listening. Some people find the listening section tricky, as there are a number of different accents and expres... Read More
Summer is here and we can’t wait to go on our summer holidays! If you’re thinking about travelling overseas this year, you may want to brush up on your travel English vocabulary. Here is a comprehensive list of the travel vocabulary you need to kn... 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
Picture this: You’re in your B2 First exam and you’ve finished the Use of English part. You can put it behind you for good – but it’s not over yet! Now you have to navigate your way through the Reading section of the exam. Depending on your pr... Read More
