Writing about the best way to learn English.
Conversation is supposed to be a two-way activity. There are times, though, when you might need to take control of a conversation. Maybe it's because you only have limited time, maybe it's to get an idea across, or maybe it's because you are not comfortable with the topic of conversation. Whatever the reason, these simple tips will help you take control of a conversation in English.
When learning a new language it can be easy to have ups and downs from time to time. That’s why it is a good idea to have prepared some motivational quotes that can help you to keep yourself up and never go down.
The term 'Thought leader' is getting more and more common in the English language. As people increasingly turn to online resources to develop themselves professionally, thought leaders are ever more visible predicting the direction that a particular field of work will take in the future and sharing their advice on how to be more effective. There are thought leaders in a wide range of areas but they tend to have one thing in common - many of them have blogs.
It’s every English student’s dream. Being able to speak and sound like a native speaker. If you would like to learn more, read on!
We take a look at seven key techniques that can boost your learning – and two widely-used techniques which a recent study has proven may be worth re-thinking.
English has a number of peculiarities that make the language confusing for those who are just learning the language. They include homophones, homonyms, compound words, and word pairs which look and sound similar but have entirely different meanings.
From keeping up with the latest celebrity gossip to finding out about current events, newspapers and magazines have it covered. But did you know that you can actually use newspapers and magazines to improve your English vocabulary?
Taking an English test is a great way to find out what level your language skills are at and might be something you need to do in order to reach your goals in the future. With so many English tests to choose from, is TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or one of the Cambridge exams best for you? Read on to find out which English test would suit you best!
A popular pastime in the UK is to play a board game, especially on a cold, rainy day. Board games can be a great way of having fun with friends and if you pick the right one, it might even help you improve your English too. Here’s the EF English Live pick of three board games that will not only provide hours of entertainment for you and your friends, but also stimulate your mind to challenge its linguistic prowess.
There are three stages to learning a new skill, such as studying TOEFL or TOEIC to improve your English in college or the workplace. At each stage study tips can make your work easier and more successful. Firstly, you need to acquire the words, grammar and structures of the language. As you go along, you need to use the language (which is one of the best ways of learning it as well). Finally, as with many things we study, there is likely to be some form of examination to pass. That is what is used to confirm our level of competence with our new language. Often, this is where TOEFL or TOEIC becomes your assessment process.