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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...