Frequency: How often should I have English Lessons?

Frequency: How often should I have English Lessons?

My learners are not used to being offered the freedom to decide how often they have their lessons, and how long those lessons should be. The ultimate decision of how you schedule your English learning with me is your choice, but I have guidance to help you decide.

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Why a Little Bravery is eEssential to Improve your English.

Why a Little Bravery is eEssential to Improve your English.

Many people find that they are comfortable learning from a book or taking quizzes online. They learn a lot of useful grammar and improve their vocabulary. This is an excellent way to learn, but only for reading and writing. Languages are spoken. Much of the meaning in a language comes from the way you say something, and written English is only 30% of a complex living language. Let’s explore why it is important to speak, and why you need to be a little bit brave.

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Is listening to English Songs a Good Way to Learn English?

Is listening to English Songs a Good Way to Learn English?

Is listening to English songs a good way to learn?
Yes and no. There you go, that’s the simple answer. For a more detailed answer read on!

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Who Can I Practice My English With?

Who Can I Practice My English With?

You are developing these new English language skills, and you are ready to practice them with others. Who do you practice with? Maybe you live alone, none of your friends or family speak English. Maybe the people you know don’t like to use their English with you. Maybe you live in the middle of nowhere in a field like I do! Don’t worry. There is always a way!

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Why it’s So Important to Make Mistakes When Learning English

Why it’s So Important to Make Mistakes When Learning English

You are learning a new language. You are OK with all the exercises in the book, and it feels fine to practice with your teacher. Then you try it out with a waiter in an English restaurant. You want to be polite but you accidentally say “thanking you miss” to a male waiter. Absolute disaster! Everyone you have ever met hears about this mistake. It’s on CNN every night for 3 days. Your friends are too embarrassed to speak to you.

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