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Teenagers today are definitely part of the smartphone generation and many parents are concerned about the amount of time... Read More
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IELTS: Writing Part 1 –
Are you taking an IELTS exam soon? Feeling nervous about the writing paper? Read this article for some top tips and usef... Read More
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Business skills: How to delive
Love them or hate them, at some point we all have to give a business presentation. Occasionally we have to deliver them ... Read More
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10 phrasal verbs to help you b
A lot of students think English is easy to learn - that is until they encounter phrasal verbs! We are sure you have hear... Read More
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6 Unbelievably British Easter
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Guide to getting top marks in
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4 Ways English Words are Born
Have you ever wondered where English words come from? There are a whopping 171,476 words in the . From aardvark to zyzz... Read More
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Writing an effective essay: Ca
Students take language certifications like the Cambridge B2 First qualification for lots of different reasons. You might... Read More
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5 Powerful Tools to Perfect Yo
Foreign accent and understanding When you meet someone new, what’s the first thing you notice? Is it how they look?... Read More
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5 Tips to Get the Best Out of
Quizlet, Duolingo, Busuu...there are lots of apps on the market nowadays to help you learn and improve your English. But... Read More
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10 False Friends in English an
Is English really that difficult? English is a Germanic language, which means it has lots of similarities with Germa... Read More
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How to Improve your English wi
If you’ve been studying English for a long time, you’ve probably tried lots of different ways of learning the langua... Read More
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Myths and Mysteries of the Eng
Learning another language as an adult can be frustrating. We’re problem-solvers. We look for patterns in language and ... Read More
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10 Ways to Improve your Englis
Every year is the same. We promise ourselves to eat more healthily, exercise more and save money. It all seems very easy... Read More
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10 English words you need for
Languages are constantly on the move and English is no exception! As technology, culture and politics evolve, we’re fa... Read More
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Catalan Christmas Vs British C
All countries are proud of their quirky traditions and this is no more evident than . In South Africa they eat deep-fri... Read More
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9 Ideas To Kickstart Your Read
You’ve heard about the four skills: reading, writing, and . Some might be more important to you than others. Although... Read More
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How to Write the Perfect Busin
Business is all about communication. Whether it’s colleagues, clients or suppliers, we spend a big chunk of our workin... Read More
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10 Phrasal Verbs You Should Le
Why are phrasal verbs so frustrating? It’s like they’ve been sent from the devil to destroy the morale of English la... Read More
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How to Ace the Cambridge Speak
Exams are terrifying! The big day is here and after all that studying and hard work, it’s finally time to show what y... Read More
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7 Podcasts To Improve Your Lis
Speaking in a foreign language is hard work. Language learners have to think about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary... Read More
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IELTS: Your Ticket to the Worl
Have you ever thought about dropping everything to go travelling around the world? Today, more and more people are quit... Read More
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6 Language Hacks to Learn Engl
It’s October and you’ve just signed up for an English course. Maybe you want to pass an official exam. Maybe you nee... Read More
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5 Reasons to Learn English in
Learning English is more fun when you do it in a fantastic location like Barcelona. Find out why we think this is the pe... Read More
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FAQ Cambridge courses and Exam
Is it better to do the paper-based or the computer-based exam? We recommend the computer-based exam to our stud... Read More
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Cambridge English Exams or IEL
What exactly is the difference between an IELTS exam and a Cambridge English exam such as the First (FCE) or Advanced (C... Read More
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