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
When Do Mistakes Matter? – Part 1
If you want to get better at English, it's essential for you to know what mistakes you're making, and to learn from them. However, there's a difference between the goal of improving your English during a lesson - where mistakes do matter - and using the language outside of class in real life. Outside of class when you're at a party or talking to a friend, it's better to … [Read more...] about When Do Mistakes Matter? – Part 1
“So What Do We Do Now?” – Spoken English Phrase
Paul and Angela leapt out of bed. "Oh, no! We're going to be late!" shouted Angela, "It's already 12 o'clock, and the wedding starts at 1. I told you to set the alarm an hour earlier!" They raced to the car, and Angela hit the gas. Unfortunately as they turned into Brunswick Street, all they could see were hundreds of cars and trams lining up behind each other, as far … [Read more...] about “So What Do We Do Now?” – Spoken English Phrase
The Grammar Of “I Wish I Were Rich” – The Subjunctive Mood
Jack comes home from work and looks at his small flat which he rents in Melbourne. "It's not bad," he thinks to himself, "But I wish I were rich. Then I could just go and buy my own place by the sea!" It's quite possible you learnt the grammar of making a present wish as follows: "I wish I were rich" -> 'WISH' + PAST SIMPLE But then you probably also got a bit … [Read more...] about The Grammar Of “I Wish I Were Rich” – The Subjunctive Mood