How to Take Advantage of Learning a Language in its Native Speaking Country
This article is by Lizzie. She writes for Languages Abroad and GEOS Languages Plus, which have schools all over the world. Last year, she spent a month in Madrid learning Spanish, where she discovered for herself the benefits of learning a language abroad. She continues to learn Spanish in between her love of travel, art, and tea. You can read…
Read MoreWhy TED Talks Will Change Your Life (+Bonus)
People everywhere are starting to wake up, turn off their TVs, and tune in to the revolutionary power of video with TED Talks. If you haven’t heard about Ted.com, I would like to introduce you to a resource that will open your mind to a million new brilliant ideas that are changing the world, and…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide on How to Be a Successful English Learner
What is the key to being a successful English learner? Take a second and think. If you answered something like great vocabulary, excellent pronunciation, and/or exceptional listening comprehension, I would advise you to think again. While these are characteristics of a good English speaker, these are the RESULTS of a success, not the keys. The…
Read More19 Ted Talks That Will Transform Your Language Learning and Life
Are you tired of watching TV, and in need of a form of entertainment that is more substantial, more intelligent, and actually makes your life better? Ted.com is one of the most life-changing information resources that exists, and a lot of smart people are using it to revolutionize their English. It has subtitle options for…
Read MoreIrregular Verbs Made Easy: The 5 Best Ways to Learn Irregular Verbs Online
Are you having problems learning irregular verbs in English? Do you find it too difficult to spend 10 to 15 minutes a day trying to learn such a big and fundamental part of the English language? As strange as it sounds, most people “study” English for years and years, but because of their laziness or…
Read MoreSimple But Powerful: Creating Goals for English Learning Success
Why is it important to set goals? Dan Kennedy (a man who charges $10,000 an hour for his services and is one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the United States), would hold seminars on how to become a better, more productive person. At these seminars he would ask the audience, “Who here is carrying…
Read MoreSecrets to Learning Grammar: 7 Steps to Grammar Fluency
Does Grammar really have to be so complicated? What if there were an easier way? When learning English one of the most difficult and overwhelming things every learner is going to face is using and understanding grammar. But if you would like find a way to practice and learn grammar in a very easy and…
Read MoreThe #1 Reason Why You Aren’t Learning As Much English As You Want
Are you one of those people who, when finding a new way to learn English, will get all excited and practice a lot for a few days, then stop? (Like New Years Resolutions or gym memberships.) Are you one of the English learners who knows and understands the importance of being a great English speaker,…
Read MoreHow to Be A Better Communicator in English Using The Present Perfect Continuous
Are you currently studying English in a traditional school? If you are, I’m sure you learning all about grammar, verb tenses, and all the other ins and outs (technical things) of the English language. But when it comes time to use your English in a real conversational situation, do you feel like you are communicating…
Read MoreEnglish Pronunciation Made Easy: 3 Native Secrets to Understanding and Pronouncing the “T” Sound (with Audio)
Do you have problems understanding native speakers? Could you use a little help from an experienced American teacher? Give me 10 minutes and you will learn 3 simple rules that will drastically improve your ability to understand native speakers. Listening along will really help. Listen and Follow Text Below http://traffic.libsyn.com/reallifeeng/Native_T_Sounds_-_2.mp3 First, let’s test your listening…
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