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
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
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
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
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
Learning a new language is hard, but fun. If you are learning English but need some help, our monthly course is what you need. It is for people who are learning English for the first time. You will learn all the basic skills including reading, writi... Read More
Everyone likes listening to inspiring speeches. Gifted speakers have a way of making people want to listen and take action to change their lives. But speeches aren’t just interesting because of their content. They are also great tools to help you im... Read More
Business idioms are used throughout the workplace. In meetings, conversations and even whilst making at the coffee machine - you’ll be sure to hear them wherever you go. Knowing business will help you understand native speakers better. You’ll b... Read More
One of the biggest challenges for Spanish speakers when learning English is pronunciation. Often it’s a struggle to produce certain vowel sounds. Sometimes it’s a case of dropping consonants at the end of words. And for some people it’s mispronuncia... Read More
Whatever your new year’s resolution was this year, it probably didn’t involve staying at home all day. For many of us, plans have changed - and now we’re looking for something new to do. Schools and language academies all over the world have closed ... Read More
Like it or not, small talk is an important part of business. Whether it’s in a lift, at a conference, in a meeting room or even over the phone, it might seem inconsequential, but it actually has several functions. Small talk is there to break the ice... Read More
Passing a job interview in a language that’s not your mother tongue is always a challenge – but however daunting it may seem, it can actually be done with flying colours. To help you prepare for your first job interview in English, we’ve spoke... Read More
“How many languages do you speak?” This is what we ask when we want to know about someone’s language skills. We ask about their ability to speak. We’re not interested if someone can read or write in another language - the importance is on s... Read More
Turn on a radio anywhere in the world and it won’t take long before you’re listening to an English song. And, if you’re a learner of English, at some point you’ve probably sat down with your favourite one and tried to understand the lyrics. But ha... Read More
It’s been a whirlwind 2018. We’ve made so many amazing memories - from our twentieth-anniversary party to some entertaining intercambio nights, and of course lots of great classes. And we wouldn't change it for the world! So let’s take a look back ... Read More
A language exchange (or Intercambio in Spanish) is an excellent way to practise English outside of the classroom. The aim of a language exchange is to learn, practise and share a new language in an informal, friendly way. They can be big events with doze... Read More
What do English, Maori, Vietnamese and Zulu have in common? Along with another , they all use the . If your first language uses the same alphabet, you’d think that learning the sounds of English would be easy. But, for many learners of English, pron... Read More
Speech shadowing is an advanced language learning technique. The idea is simple: you listen to someone speaking and you repeat what they say in real time, with as little delay as possible. If you’re preparing for the (formerly CPE), this is an importa... Read More
Love them or hate them, at some point we all have to give a business presentation. Occasionally we have to deliver them to small teams of people and other times we have to stand on a stage and look out at a huge audience. Understandably, many people get ... Read More
Foreign accent and understanding When you meet someone new, what’s the first thing you notice? Is it how they look? How they speak? A person’s accent holds a lot of information and it tells a story about where they come from, where they grew up, an... Read More
Exams are terrifying! The big day is here and after all that studying and hard work, it’s finally time to show what you have learned. If you do well, you will receive that certificate you need for work or university - it could even change your life. C... Read More
