Learning a new language like English can be a challenge, but with regular study it can be done. Classes are important, but so is disciplined practice. It can even be fun. Here are some guidelines to help you improve your reading and comprehension skills and become a better English student. By Kenneth Beare for ThoughtCo.com, May….
Native English speakers are the world’s worst communicators
In a room full of non-native speakers, ‘there isn’t any chance of understanding’. It might be their language, but the message is often lost. By Lennox Morrison for bbc.com Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash It was just one word in one email, but it triggered huge financial losses for a multinational company. The message,…
Learning A New Language: 8 Tips That Really Work
[:es] You may believe an ability to learn new languages is something you’re born with, but it’s much more about belief and practice than natural talent. Photo by Christine Roy on Unsplash From expatriateconnection.com That’s what Carol Dweck, Stanford University Professor and psychologist is sharing in her book “Mindset” after decades of research on success…
50 Spanish-English False Friend Words
[:es] Because Spanish and English share a lot of words with Latin roots, it’s easy to understand Spanish sentences like, “Seattle aprobó un salario mínimo de $15 la hora.” But sometimes words with the same origin take a separate path in each language, or words with different origins resemble each other by coincidence. That can mean…
5 Super Strategies to Learn Advanced English
[:es]Achieving a more advanced level of English takes time and practice. Whether you are an ESL learner that feels like you’ve plateaued, or a beginner that needs some recommendations on how to advance in ESL, here are some suggestions to improve. Ways to Learn Advanced English From English Sherpa, 2016. 1. Read in English Read, and…
15 interesting facts about the English language
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world so it is not surprising that so many people want to learn how to speak English. by Bloomsbury International. In your English classes you no doubt learn interesting things but I’m sure you haven’t heard all of these facts before: 1. ‘E’ is the most commonly used letter…