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Beyond Borders (Special 6): How to Learn English Alone, WITHOUT a Teacher, and Make REAL Progress
Learning English is about sharing ideas, connecting with others, and improving your life! This is what so many schools get so wrong. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover a new way of learning a foreign language that will make you feel empowered and in control of your learning experience. You can finally actually be successful…
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#261: Moving to another country? The Advice you NEED to HEAR!
Moving to a new country can be an exciting and equally nerve-wracking experience, but there are lots of ways that you can prepare for this! That’s why in today’s podcast episode, we’re talking all about how to adapt to living in an English-speaking country. The tips in this episode will also be useful if you’re…
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Beyond Borders (Special 5): Really Learn Vocabulary in English with Just a Few Minutes a Day
Time is our most valuable resource, so you need to spend your time and energy wisely while learning English. The goal is to make the biggest impact possible, while also finding enjoyment in the process. In today’s lesson, I’ll walk you through our unique approach to learning and teaching languages. This comes from my own…
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#260: OMG! This is How to Use Abbreviations Like a Native
Today we’re talking all about abbreviations in English. In case you’re not familiar with this term, an abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. For example, we might say FYI instead of “for your information” or ASAP instead of “As soon as possible.” You’ll come across abbreviations in your work, studies, and…
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Beyond Borders (Special 4): How Perfectionism Is Preventing You From Achieving YOUR Best English
“My weakness? Well, I’d say I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” How many times have you heard someone saying that or have even said that yourself? It’s quite common to repeat this over and over as an excuse to not take the next step towards a goal or a dream that you have. Now, you…
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#259: 4 Ways English Will Change Your Life
There’s no doubt that English is the most widely spoken language in the world. So, by learning it, it will unlock a huge range of opportunities, no matter what your goals are, and some of them may be quite surprising. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss four amazing ways that English will change your life. If…
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Beyond Borders 20: Get your Best English Exam Score as Quickly and Easily as Possible with Josh MacPherson from TST Prep
Josh MacPherson is an English language instructor and curriculum developer currently based in Japan. With over 15 years of experience teaching English, Josh has specialized in teaching English learners how to better prepare for and increase their chances of achieving a higher score on the TOEFL exam and the new Duolingo English Test. At TST…
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#258: What Type of English Learner are You?
Have you ever wondered what type of English learner you are? The idea is that we learn best according to the archetype of language learners we are. Knowing which type of learner you are can be useful to work out which tips work best for you. Are you an Academic learner? A Jedi Master? Find…
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Beyond Borders 19: Learn a Language and NEVER Forget It | Gabriel Wyner from Fluent Forever
Gabriel Wyner is an American polyglot, book author, and founder of Fluent Forever. He fell in love with language learning while training to be an opera singer at school. After feeling pressured by a deadline to achieve proficiency in French, he worked his way to fluency studying on his own. Noticing that there was valuable…
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