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ELICOS Courses: How To Get Make Quicker Progress?

How to make quicker progress in learning English..? If you're studying at an ELICOS school in Australia, this might be helpful for you.  Isabella* was a new student in class, speaking in Italian to her friend when I walked in. "I really need to improve, teacher," she said as she introduced herself to me. "I want to be advanced so I can do a course in Finance in eight … [Read more...] about ELICOS Courses: How To Get Make Quicker Progress?

Do You See The Price.. Or The Value?

When you get better at tennis, other good players will want to play with you. Likewise, as you become a better dancer, other good dancers will want to dance with you. It's a very similar concept when it comes to finding an English teacher. … [Read more...] about Do You See The Price.. Or The Value?

Look At What Works

I was chatting with a fellow teacher and language learner the other day and he had this to say about learning: "I think it's much better to take it slowly. You remember things better when you take your time. English once a week, with a bit at home, that's enough in my view." We then changed the topic, but I returned to this theme a bit later as I wanted to follow up on … [Read more...] about Look At What Works

Kick Off 2016 With These Learning Tips!

Wherever you are, I hope you've had a wonderful start to the New Year, and that you're raring to go for a great year ahead full of growth and learning! Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Focus On Your Learning System, Not Your Goals Goals on their own are just wishes, really. Having a system means you have organised a certain number of hours each week for English, … [Read more...] about Kick Off 2016 With These Learning Tips!

Grind Your Wins

Alastair Clarkson, AFL coach of the coolest team out there - Hawthorn - has talked quite a bit this year about grinding wins. When he talks about 'grinding wins', it's this idea of working hard and getting through the match with a victory, even if it's very close or if they didn't play that well. Just getting the 4 points each week is what he wants. A win's a … [Read more...] about Grind Your Wins

Double Down..Or Be Ok With Being “Ok”

We live in times where lots of teachers, writers and fitness models post on Facebook all kinds of positive motivational "you can do it!" messages. However, after you click 'like', do you then take action..? How do you feel when you go to bed and you've only clicked a 'like' without following the advice..? If you don't have the time for improving your English (doing … [Read more...] about Double Down..Or Be Ok With Being “Ok”

“How To Get Better..?” – Reader Question

I received a question from a new reader this weekend, who found Get Into English through Facebook. The main question is: "How can I get better at learning English?" Just recently I wrote a bit about how to make progress in English. But I'll repeat and add a few extra things here. The reader, Barrak, writes: "I need to improve my English to write, speak and listening … [Read more...] about “How To Get Better..?” – Reader Question

The Compound Effect & Your Learning

This comes the archives of another website I manage: Apparently Albert Einstein called compound interest "the eighth wonder of the world", while American billionaire Warren Buffet reportedly  said his wealth had come from "a combination of living in America, some lucky genes, and compound interest." Today 'the compound effect' is also the title of a new book by Darren Hardy, … [Read more...] about The Compound Effect & Your Learning

Are Language Exchanges Any Good..?

Have you ever met up with someone and had one hour of conversation in their language before switching to yours..? Language exchanges - or tandems - can be officially organised events, or simply done through you and a 'language buddy' who you've met online or through your social circles. … [Read more...] about Are Language Exchanges Any Good..?

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Welcome to Get Into English. I’m David, an English teacher, traveller & language enthusiast from Melbourne Australia.
That’s me above in Bendigo, Victoria before Corona came!
I write articles on learning English especially for people wishing to live in or travel to Australia, and for those who are interested in business and all kinds of issues!

Older posts were written while I was in Europe, newer ones are from Australia.

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This is a nice time to take a little break from po This is a nice time to take a little break from posting photos. This is from my 12 km walk to Middle Park last Thursday 😮 
Not quite sure what to do with the hundreds of photos I still have from during the lockdown 🤷‍♂️ 
But I’ll be back in Middle Park, hopefully tomorrow, it’s a beautiful part of Melbourne. 

Mej se hezky a zatim ahoj 🏝😊🌱

#výlet #cestujeme #cestujemespolu #timeoutmelbourne #melbournelife #melbournebeach #middlepark #heartmiddlepark #melbmoment #melbournemoment #beachlife🌴 #visitmelbourne #melbourneiloveyou #aussiebeaches #sunsetlovers #beachlover #plages #pláž #alaplaya #playabonita #modra #seaside #beachwalks 🏝
Walking home from Middle Park. Melbourne and the M Walking home from Middle Park. Melbourne and the Melbourne Cricket Ground at dusk 🏏 
So many magical moments in Australian sporting history have happened here. Hawthorn’s three-peat in 2013-15, Shane Warne’s 700th wicket, the 1992 World Cup, the 1956 Olympics. 
There are many walks you can go on from here - to the river, to East Melbourne, to Richmond. Or indeed up William Barak Bridge to the city 😊🌱☕️

#mcg #melbmoment #melbournemoment #checkmelbourne #výlet #cestujeme #cricketground #always #hawthornfc #naprochazce #stadiumhoppers #exploremelbourne #mynikonlife #urbanscape #trainspotting #citylife #urbanexplorer #railfans #vlak 🏝
If you’re not sure where to go, come here ☕️ If you’re not sure where to go, come here ☕️😃

I came here quite a bit during the lockdown. This one is from late October 🤗 And it’ll be waiting for you tomorrow. 

#melbmoment #melbournemoment #sunsetlove #zapadslunce #slunicko #slunce #sluníčko #výlet #cestujeme #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #melbournelife #yarrariver #australia108 #eurekatower #morellbridge #mynikonlife
I walked all afternoon from Richmond to Middle Par I walked all afternoon from Richmond to Middle Park last Thursday. Still posting some of the pictures 😃 This is Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park 🏝

#heartmiddlepark #melbmoment #melbournemoment #visitmelbourne #middlepark #cityscene #cityscapes #výlet #cestujemespolu #cestujeme #naprochazce #beachliving
Waiting for the sunset at Middle Park. The views f Waiting for the sunset at Middle Park. The views from those buildings must be amazing 🏝

#melbmoment #melbournemoment #výlet #slunce #zapadslunce #nebe #cestujeme #coucherdesoleil #heartmiddlepark #checkmelbourne #melbournebeach #summervibes☀️ #mynikonlife #beachdiaries #beachwalk 🏝
Melbourne is oddly tropical at times - I quite lik Melbourne is oddly tropical at times -
I quite like this 🌱🏝☀️

Middle Park, Melbourne 

3.12.20 😊 
#middlepark #heartmiddlepark #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #vylet #cestujeme #naprochazce #tropicalvibes #mynikonlife #melbournegram #streetsofmelbourne #seeaustralia #melbournetodo 🏝
Middle Park, the red city. This street has many Au Middle Park, the red city. This street has many Australian Bottlebrush trees 😊

#bottlebrush #citylife #sundayvibes✨ #streetphotography #urbanjungle #citylifestyle #melbournemoments #melbmoment #mynikonlife #urbanscape #výlet #naprochazce #cestujeme 🌱
3.12.20
Late in the day in Middle Park, Melbourne 🏝 #h Late in the day in Middle Park, Melbourne 🏝

#heartmiddlepark #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #jaro #checkmelbourne #printemps #melbmoment #melbournemoments #sunlover #beachvibes 🌱
The colours of Thursday 😍🏝🌱 #jacarandatr The colours of Thursday 😍🏝🌱

#jacarandatree #melbourne #melbmoment #melbournemoment #melbournegardens #queenvictoriagardens #výlet #cestujeme #mynikonlife #roseslovers #eurekatower #australia108 🌳
Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳🌴🌱 #výl Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳🌴🌱

#výlet #cestujeme #kostel #heartmiddlepark #checkmelbourne #likemelbourne #urbanscapes #beachtown 🏝
Middle Park is one of Melbourne’s smallest subur Middle Park is one of Melbourne’s smallest suburbs. If you haven’t been here, I totally recommend you visit 😊🌱☕️ Beautiful sea, churches, shops, homes and tree-lined streets. 

#middlepark #melbournebeach #visitmelbourne #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #cestujeme #výlet #heartmiddlepark #beachlovers🌴
Wandering along Richardson Street, Middle Park 🌳 🏝 

#iheartmiddlepark #middlepark #heartmiddlepark #likemelbourne #checkmelbourne #tropicallife #beachlovers🌴
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