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How well do you know the underlying mechanisms of learning a foreign language? Are you a good English learner? You can check how competent a learner you are by taking this seven-question quiz. The test is based on the results of scientific research. After answering, click on View Questions to see
Read more →During my teaching practice, every now and then I meet students with extremely low self-confidence. Since school they have believed that they have no ability at all to learn English or any other foreign language. They are afraid to listen, they are afraid to speak, they are afraid to look
Read more →IELTS examiners try to identify “less common lexical items” both in your speaking and writing. An important parameter is also your “awareness of collocation and style”, that is how you combine words. For instance, you need to write “quick meal“, but “fast food“. Or, you can say “do the cooking“,
Read more →Writing essays can be fun. It is a creative process that engages your thinking and allows you to express your opinion on various subjects. Strong writing skills are especially necessary for potential students because many professors will request essays as home assignment. Strong writing skills will definitely stand in good
Read more →English comprises thousands of phrasal verbs, each of them having from one to twenty meanings. They consist of a verb plus one, two or even three particles. Those verbs are extremely important for English learners because they are widespread in everyday life. In addition, it is impossible to guess the
Read more →The word “fish” originated from the Old English word fisc. One of the favourite dishes with the British, fish is remarkable not only for its unusual plural (one fish – two fish), but also for its use in English idioms. Here are some most widespread English idioms with the word
Read more →Most English learners can easily train Listening, Reading and even Writing themselves, but they find it difficult to speak. Only few people can hire an experienced IELTS tutor for every day practice, therefore, usually students either minimise their training or find a Skype partner with the same goals. In most
Read more →A short listening practice (3.5 minutes only) based on TED presentation. If you read transcripts afterwards, you can also build up your vocabulary. Such listening practice may be especially useful if you prepare for international examinations. Level of difficulty: simple Instructions how to practice the most efficient way: 1. Click
Read more →English has quite a lot of idioms related to cats. One of the most favourite indoor pets in Britain, cats are valued for their pleasant looks, ability to hunt and companionship. The English word cat (Old English catt) originates from Latin cattus. Some of the most widespread cat idioms and
Read more →Most students feel at a loss when they first see IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. A diagram, a scheme or a table presents quite a challenge if a person doesn’t work as a financial analyst or a journalist. However, some training usually boosts learners’ confidence and allows them to acquire
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