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..?
English Exams: Speaking For A Minute [Cambridge First-FCE, BEC]
Today's ideas may help you speak better even if you aren't taking an exam. Exams such as the Cambridge First (FCE) and Business English Certificate (BEC Vantage) papers ask you to speak for a minute in one of the parts. For example, in part 2 of the First (FCE) exam, you are asked to describe two photographs and to answer a question about them. Quite often it involves … [Read more...] about English Exams: Speaking For A Minute [Cambridge First-FCE, BEC]
“Why Aren’t I Making Progress..?”
Do you sometimes feel that you're not moving forward with your English? "Why aren't I making progress," you think to yourself. Deep-down you might know the answer, but if not, here it is in two short sentences: 1. You're not spending enough time on developing your skills in English. 2. You're not spending that time actively and … [Read more...] about “Why Aren’t I Making Progress..?”
Get Into English v. 3.0 & The Next City
Lots happening! When I said that I was going to offer an improved way of learning English, I didn't say where it would be. For the last year or so I've been travelling quite a bit, and have been thinking about where I'd like to invest my time and money in so that I could set up a really cool language studio of my own. I've thought and imagined about setting up in such great … [Read more...] about Get Into English v. 3.0 & The Next City
Vocabulary For Discussing Gay, LGBT Issues
Gay, lesbian LGBTQI vocabulary: words, idioms, expressions, collocations on gay issues. Update April 2016: You can now read this post as a downloadable vocabulary guide here or by clicking the picture! Did you know? The Supreme Court of the United States of America is presently … [Read more...] about Vocabulary For Discussing Gay, LGBT Issues