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2024 is a presidential election year in the United States, and people from around the country and around the world...
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How to Make Your English Studies More Interesting
“Learning English is boring.” If you’ve ever felt this way, welcome to the club. But if you believe this is...
Can I Learn English in One Month?
Have you ever wondered how much time you’ll need to learn English? Or if you could possibly master it in...
Five Learning Strategies for Advanced Students
As an advanced student, what are your goals for English? If your answers are, “I don’t want to forget what...
3 Reasons to Study Japanese (And Why It's Not That Hard)
Whether you want to pursue interests (such as zen meditation, anime, or Japanese cooking), travel to Japan, improve your career...
Why Don't I Remember Words When I Need Them?
You’re having a conversation when you suddenly can’t remember a word you want to use. Then a couple hours later,...
How to Set Smart Language-Learning Goals So You Actually Become Fluent
Fluency seems to be every English learner’s end-goal. However, most people struggle to reach this goal, despite all their hard...
TOEFL or IELTS: Which To Take?
At first glance, IELTS and TOEFL* seem similar: Most schools accept both tests. Both last around 3 hours. Both exams...
Why You're Never Too Old To Learn a Language
“I’m too old to learn a new language.”“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” You’ve probably heard some variation...
How To Get (Free!) Speaking Practice with Just a Smartphone
It can be difficult to practice English if there aren’t any native speakers around. But these days, that’s no excuse!...
3 Reasons To Try Online Tutoring
We all know the benefits of language tutoring: more attention from the tutor, more corrections, and the ability to study...
Focus on Fluency: Top 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even...
Why You Do Not Need a Native English Accent
A lot of English learners think they need to sound like native English speakers. The good news is, that's not...
Can I Learn English in One Month?
Have you ever wondered how much time you’ll need to learn English? Or if you could possibly master it in...
How to Stop Running Out of Time on TOEIC Reading
If you always feel rushed during the TOEIC reading test, you're not alone. Most test-takers are overwhelmed by the 100...
Why is it Hard for Native Speakers to Explain Grammar?
If you've ever asked a native speaker about English grammar, you probably didn't get a satisfying answer. Maybe they didn't...
Should You Learn British English or American English?
Even though English is the most spoken language in the world, it doesn't mean that everyone is speaking the exact...
What 'Grammatical Range and Accuracy' Mean on the IELTS Speaking Test
Grammar is important to doing well on any standardized test, including IELTS. In fact, grammar – or what IELTS calls...
What 'Fluency and Coherence' Mean on The IELTS Speaking Test
The IELTS test is a well-known standard for proving your English skills, and a key part of it is the...
What 'Lexical Resource' Means on The IELTS Speaking Test
When you take the IELTS Speaking test, the examiner grades you on four skills: Fluency and coherence Lexical resource Grammatical accuracy...
10 Useful Phrases To Make The Most of Online English Lessons
Online tutoring lets you study anytime, anywhere, and with whoever you want. But did you know you can also choose...