The danger of false friends
By James, January 31 2021
False friends are words from different languages that seem similar but are, in fact, not. The French president Emmanuel Macron made a famous mistake in 2017.
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Think outside the box
By Di, January 23 2021
Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!
Cool, eh? Show culture with question tags
By Jeremy S, January 16 2021
A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right?
While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.
"Sorry to" is not an apology
By Jeremy S, January 09 2021
There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing.
Study without getting tired
By Jeremy S, January 03 2021
Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.
3 great examples of sharp endings in spoken English
By Jeremy S, December 19 2020
We remember the ending more clearly than the rest, so a memorable conclusion is a key aspect to a strong answer.
When discipline wins against motivation
By Nadim, December 12 2020
Many of my students talk about motivation, but discipline can be more powerful.
Business Concepts - When simple tasks take far too long
By Jeremy S, December 05 2020
When we have a tight deadline, most of us can finish a lot of work quickly. But if the deadline is far away, that same work takes much longer. Why is that?
The quickest guide to English proficiency tests
By Hina, November 28 2020
There are so many English proficiency tests that are available. Some are offered in one specific country, others are offered and used globally. The table below will help you to figure out which test best fits your needs!
Discover collocations for clear, natural English
By Di, November 21 2020
Collocations are key to communicating in English. So what are they, and where do you find them?
G.B.C. sample answer: A future trip
By Sara, November 14 2020
Let’s look at a personal question today. In the G.B.C. test, there are often questions about travel, and it’s a good idea to think about potential places you would like to visit (or places you have been) and the reasons why you are attracted to the place.
Speed Reading: How to be a fast, efficient reader
By Hina, November 07 2020
Use this post to discover your reading speed and learn how to read more quickly.