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Why I failed my final recital at music college (and what this has to do with speaking English)

If you are reading this blog, it's very likely that you are learning English as a foreign language. As I hope you know, I'm an English...

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Nov 155 min read

Why you need a calm brain for successful language learning!

The human brain is amazing, but it's not perfect! If you've ever been stressed out in a test and not done as well as expected or found...

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Oct 243 min read

Are you afraid of speaking English?

A while ago, I did some research into the challenges that non-native speakers face when they speak or use their foreign language. This...

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Oct 28, 20226 min read

How to choose the best teacher for you!

There are thousands of English teachers in the world, probably hundreds of thousands! So how can you ensure that you choose the best...

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Oct 14, 20223 min read

Five tips on maintaining calmness in the run-up to an exam

Anxiety before an important exam can make it extremely hard to focus and maintain motivation. In fact, I would say nerves, stress and...

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Oct 7, 20223 min read

How to combine sentence structures to boost your essay writing skills

A while ago, I wrote a post about using complex sentences in the IELTS writing exam. As this post was a popular one, I thought I would...

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Sep 30, 20224 min read

Three tips for overcoming reading anxiety in exams

A few months ago, I wrote a post about reading anxiety - when non-native speakers find reading in a foreign language very stressful. ...

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Sep 23, 20223 min read

Seven tips for dealing with listening anxiety

Of all the skills in language learning, listening is perhaps unique in that you are unable to control much about the experience. The...

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Sep 9, 20223 min read

Do you know how to say what you think?

Today, I'd like to share a true story of one of my teaching experiences in China..... I once worked with a group of first-year...

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Sep 2, 20223 min read

How to keep your brain calm

I recently read "Neurolanguage Coaching" by Rachel Paling. Neurolanguage Coaching is a kind of language teaching that incorporates...

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Aug 26, 20224 min read

The C-BEAR mindset model and how it applies to language learning

I learnt a little about the C - BEAR mindset model on a training programme a few months ago. Because I believe that mindset is not...

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Aug 19, 20223 min read

Why your WHY is important (and how to find it!)

If you're struggling to find the motivation to learn English, it could be because you haven't yet uncovered the real reason why you want...

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Aug 12, 20224 min read

Paraphrasing in the IELTS Speaking Exam

What is paraphrasing? Essentially, paraphrasing means putting someone else's ideas into your own words. You keep the meaning the same,...

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Aug 5, 20224 min read

Complex sentences in the IELTS Writing exam

If you want to get a higher band score in the IELTS Writing Exam, you need to show that you can use complex sentence structures. This is...

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Jul 29, 20224 min read

How to speak English informally

Many non-native English speakers sound artificially formal when they speak. This can be caused by various things such as learning very...

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Jul 22, 20223 min read

How to maintain a conversation in English

Even highly proficient non-native speakers can sometimes struggle to fully participate in a conversation! There are many obstacles such...

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Jun 17, 20223 min read

Three tips on writing a great essay!

Essay writing is a tough skill to master, even in your first language. Being able to write good essays in a foreign language, then, is...

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Jun 10, 20223 min read

How to increase your range and accuracy beyond C2

I've worked with many learners at C2 and beyond. While I am always in awe of their linguistic prowess (and, if I'm honest, just a tiny...

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Jun 3, 20224 min read

How to maintain your learning mojo beyond C2!

C2 is seen as the pinnacle of language learning and is a goal that many learners aspire to. With good reason too, as reaching C2 means...

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May 27, 20223 min read

What is really achievable in terms of accuracy and fluency?

Before I write anything else, I should start by saying that I don't have all the answers. And that what I am going to write in this post...

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