It’s the end of the year and we usually reflect on it and try to see what worked and what didn’t. Here’s what I managed to do with my English this year. It boils down to 3 aspects of English. Pronunciation This year was very good for my pronunciation in general because I finally started […]
5 Things That I Tell My Students That My English Teachers Didn’t Tell Me
Since my 5th grade, I’ve had both good and bad teachers. In this essay, I am sharing what the best of them taught me and what I pass along to my students. 1. It’s okay to make mistakes Back in school and university, I was afraid of making mistakes and tried to avoid them at […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Learning English
When you learn English or a new skill, there’s always something you wish you had known before. Ideally, you’d like to have someone who could share with you some shortcuts. Nowadays, you can find such a person on the internet or YouTube. But when I started learning English there wasn’t Youtube and the internet wasn’t […]
Embarrassed When People Correct Your English? Here’s How to Get Over it
I used to hate it when someone pointed out my mistakes in English. We all experienced it: you say something and then suddenly someone interrupts you and says: ‘it ‘helps’ not ‘help’ or ‘it’s ‘beach’ not ‘bitch’ etc. You thank them and smile to save face but deep inside you feel awful and ‘wanna go […]
Lingoda Marathon Review Part 1: Pros and Cons
In 2019 I took part in the Lingoda Marathon. In this series of articles, I share my experience and tips. As you might guess, this part is about pros and cons of the Lingoda Marathon. PROS 1. The Platform and Learning Materials Lingoda has a convenient and simple learning platform that is really easy to […]
Lingoda Marathon Review | Part 2: Technical Side
At the end of 2019, I took part in Lingoda Maraphone. In this series of articles, I share my experience and tips. Should I take Lingoda marathons? You should if it meets your goal in English or in any other languages they offer: Spanish, German and French. And if your goal is to brush up on […]
How to Improve English Speaking Skills Online
If you want to improve your English speaking skills but struggle with finding opportunities online, this post is for you! I always thought that I’m quite good at English speaking, and I don’t need “to improve my speaking skills.” I was abroad and had friends among natives, and they had no problems with understanding me. […]
How Much Time Do You Need to Become Fluent in English: the True Answer and the Strategy
How much time do you need to become fluent in English? This is one of the most common questions among English learners. They usually want to know the exact period of time – one month, three months, 6 months or one year? As if the answer is more than 3 months, then what? Are you […]
From a Dental Surgeon to an Accent Coach: Marwa’s Incredible Story
Marwa Nawawy has been working as a dental surgeon for more than 10 years. But two years ago she started following her true passion, which is English. Now she’s an accent coach with her own platform, YouTube Channel and a big goal. In the interview she shares her journey and give some advice to those […]
How to Improve Your English Using the Compound Effect
“Your English is awful!” – my boss shouted across the busy newsroom. I was shocked, mortified, and my only thought was, “I’m gonna lose this job”. If you’ve ever been ashamed of your English, you know the feeling. There’s nothing pleasant about it. In this post, I will share with you a proven and effective […]