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Why learning this one English tense will make you sound like a pro

By: Stephanie Schottel on December 4, 2023

What is typically one of the first tenses taught in English classes but one of the last to be fully and correctly integrated into speaking and writing? It’s the often misunderstood (and sometimes dreaded) present perfect tense. From the perspective of an ESL teacher who speaks English as her native language, the correct use of […]

What’s the difference between TO and FOR? Finally explained!

By: Paola Pascual on June 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered whether you should use to or for? If that’s the case, then this article is for you. From the most beginner’s concepts to more advanced explanations and examples. Remember you can also download it in PDF.

4 Key Communication Challenges Software Developers Face

By: Tom Wells on July 9, 2019

How Language Barriers Can Affect Your Career As a non-native software developer, you face many challenges. One of the main ones is communication. So, we asked our software developer students what their biggest language struggles are. We wanted to create a practical guide that offers solutions to the most pressing language problems.

Big VS Large – Are They The Same? (Includes Exercises!)

By: Paola Pascual on June 18, 2019

Are big and large the same? The answer is – more or less, and only sometimes. I know, I know, that didn’t solve much. But in this post, we will look at how ‘big’ and ‘large’ are similar in some ways, and different in others. At the end you will find an activity with solutions to […]

How To Learn The Difference Between ‘Really’ And ‘Very’?

By: Paola Pascual on March 21, 2019

“What is the difference between really and very?” “Can I use really and very anytime I want?” “How can I remember when to use each?”

How To Boost Your Spoken Business English With 5 Powerful Tips

By: Paola Pascual on May 16, 2018

‘I have learnt English for many years. I can do grammar activities well, I can read and write correctly, but now I need to present my company and negotiate with customers, and speaking is too difficult. Why are my speaking skills so bad? How can I understand foreign people better? How can I improve my […]

How To Practice English on a Busy Schedule

By: Paola Pascual on July 5, 2017

Life is about priorities. It doesn’t matter how busy your day is. You still manage to brush your teeth, go to work, and eat something. You may not spend a full three minutes brushing your teeth. You may not have the best work week or eat the healthiest meals, but you make sure to squeeze […]

8 Genius Cooking Sites That Will Improve Your English Skills… Wait, What?

By: Neya Abdi on February 28, 2017

You want to learn English quickly but have no time? Cooking, like language, is an essential part of our daily lives. Since preparing meals is something most of us have to do quite frequently, why not combine your English practice and cooking to turn a necessary chore into an interactive experience and wind up with […]

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