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...

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...

I’m scared of English! How is it possible to be scared of a language? After all, it can’t bite us. It doesn’t hurt when we speak or...

Two styles of correction from teachers I learn Mandarin Chinese and I take lessons online with two different teachers. One teacher allows...

In my last post I wrote about people who have reached C2 in speaking and who want to push beyond this. One of the language areas that...

C2 is often seen as the pinnacle of language learning. It is the highest level on the CEFR and by this level, you are able to do pretty...

Reading aloud is a popular way to get some extra English speaking practice at home. You don’t need anyone else around, and you can read...

Of all the language skills, it is possibly hardest to be objective about our speaking in a foreign language. We tend to focus on the...

Speaking partners are a great resource for any language learner. They give you the informal practice you need to speak with confidence...

Do you worry about making mistakes and sounding stupid when you speak English? If so, you’re not alone! Many people have negative...