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How to Learn English: Finding the Right Way for YOU
At some point in your English learning journey, you’ve struggled. You’ve probably thought that it’s too difficult. Other people in your English class have gotten better grades than you, so you think that you’re just a bad language learner. You’re good at other subjects, but learning English isn’t your talent, right? Wrong. You’re not a…
Read MoreEnglish Fluency 2.0- Listening Comprehension Secrets
For most learners, listening comprehension is one of the most frustrating parts of the English learning process. People all around the world work hard to learn to read, write, and speak, but for a number of reasons, listening is something they never get the hang of (learn to manage). Actually, it’s something most people totally…
Read MoreSecret Tips to Drastically Improve Your English Listening (ESL)
I know how you feel. You’ve studied English for a long time, you understand the rules, you can read, write, and even speak. But when you watch TV, listen to podcasts, or find yourself in a group of native speakers, YOU ARE TOTALLY LOST! We speak too fast, we cut words, we use too much slang,…
Read MoreHow Meditation Can Improve Your English (and Your Life)
Today we’re going to look at the self-development side of English, exploring the different ways in which the practice of MEDITATION can help you improve your English. I’m also going to provide some resources for people interested in learning more about meditation. So, how can meditation help your English? leia este texto em portugues Meditation…
Read MoreFive Cool American Cities for an English Exchange
When most people think about traveling to the United States, a few key places come to mind: Miami, New York City, Los Angeles. But just like in Brazil, there is more than just Carnival in Rio, metropolitan lifestyle in São Paolo, and the Amazon rainforest. There is so much in between these three American cities.…
Read MoreENGLISH EXPRESSIONS: The Importance of Learning Expressions
“I thought my English was really good because I’ve been studying for many years, but when I went to visit my friend in London, I didn’t have any idea what people were saying.” Has this happened to you? Join the Real Life English International Community Many people I talk to, and a lot of my…
Read MoreHOW to Improve Your Vocabulary Daily
Do you find it difficult to remember new words in English? English has the largest vocabulary of any language in the world. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker of English, you are always growing your vocabulary. Always encountering tons of new words. And new ways to say words that you already know. The…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Changed my Perspective of my Home Country
When I studied abroad, I didn’t just learn about a new culture, but I also reflected a lot on my own country, the United States. In certain ways I felt more negatively about my home country, and in other ways I learned that many unique aspects make it an amazing place to live. The primary…
Read MoreHow an Exchange Experience Will Change Your Life
Where would I be had I never studied abroad? I sometimes imagine the answer to this question. My life is pretty exceptional. I’m “living the life” (I have a great lifestyle), so to speak, here in Brazil. Sometimes I look on Facebook at the people with whom I graduated High School and College, and I…
Read More6 Reasons to Study English & Live in Canada
So, you’re thinking of going to Canada, eh? For many people around the world, when they hear the word Canada, they instantly have the image of cold snowy winters, maple leaves and hockey. While these things are certainly part of Canada and Canadian culture, more and more foreigners are discovering it is also a great…
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