Language learning

Imagine a rugby match. It's not just about running with a ball, is it? It’s about teamwork, clever strategies, thinking fast, and communicating clearly when things are tough.

Discover how mastery learning, inspired by Bloom's 2 sigma problem, can revolutionize performance in the consulting world. This powerful educational approach ensures individuals fully grasp concepts before progressing, leading to significantly improved skill development and enhanced project outcomes for consultants and clients alike. Explore how applying clear goals, flexible pacing, and focused support can unlock hidden potential and drive exceptional results.

Aiming for a global consulting firm in Japan? You'll need strong English skills, even if firms don't explicitly require them. Top firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and Accenture prioritize your ability to communicate complex ideas, lead discussions, and collaborate effectively in English, especially on international projects. Test scores factor in, but real-world communication skills truly matter.

Elevate your business English with premium 1:1 coaching. Get immediate, personalized feedback, gain global communication insights, and boost your confidence for international success. Discover why targeted language training is a smart investment for professionals and organizations aiming for global leadership.

For Japanese professionals aiming for global business success, this article explores common English communication challenges, including pronunciation, grammar, and cultural nuances. Discover why human-led language training is crucial for building essential confidence, mastering effective communication strategies, and navigating international professional settings beyond basic fluency.

In today's highly competitive global marketplace, speaking English isn't just a useful skill—it's essential. Yet, many traditional ways of learning languages don't quite hit the mark, failing to give you the real-world fluency and confidence you need to succeed in international business.

When consultants work with a new client, they often need to learn about a new market or industry. They don’t become experts overnight—but they know how to learn quickly and effectively. You can use the same strategy to learn English. Here's how!

Apps are good for practice, but they won’t get you fluent. To truly master a language, you need a real teacher. Only live instruction gives you personalized feedback, real conversation, and the confidence to use English in the real world—especially in high-stakes, professional settings.

Learn how to use the articles a, an and the with this simple guide.

Remembering information can be difficult, so how can you improve in this area? Here's a guide with two practical steps.

When discussing your travels, there are many terms you can use to describe the nature of your trip.

Learning a second language is one of the hardest things you can do. A big, life-long project like learning English needs powerful habits and motivations to keep you going.

Many non-native English speakers make a mistake choosing between get or become, but there is a simple rule you can follow.

What is effective learning? While each person is different, we can still look at ideal examples for inspiration. Let's take a look at one of history's most renowned geniuses, Albert Einstein. 

Learn the difference between short-term, working, and long-term memory; plus some techniques to move things ultimately into your long-term memory.

The best learning takes place when you dig into something until you know it inside and out. 

At The English Farm, we realize that language isn't just something you learn, it's something you use—in business, in speaking tests, and with locals when you are traveling. Read about our teacher's experience traveling to Colombia.

You are busy. But, you still want to improve your English. So how do you make the most of the little time you have? Learn four steps to study effectively.

If you don't know the difference between "I don't know" and "I don't mind", take a look at this blog. It will also teach you how to avoid blocking conversation flow.

This blog explores a variety of verbs and adjectives for describing different types of pain. It also describes how to explain degrees of pain and tell someone where you are feeling pain in your body.