What is Comprehensible Input? Comprehensible input is language that you can understand, even if you don’t know every word. You learn by hearing or reading things that are just a little bit more difficult than your current level. You might not know every word, but you can still understand what’s happening because of the context. …
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Learning English can be a challenging journey. Many people have been studying for many years and feel like they are making no progress. It’s easy to feel down about this and lose motivation. In this blog post, I’ll why discipline is more important than motivation and how it can transform your English learning journey. The …
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Do you live in a place where not many people speak English? This is the case for most learners of English. It can feel like English is just words on a page or just a set of grammar rules that you have to memorize. English seems completely disconnected from the world where it’s used. If …
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If you’re learning English as a second language, you probably find that writing in English can be a bit challenging. However, there are many benefits of writing regularly and the results are well worth the effort. Today I want to discuss three key reasons why writing is important for English learners and then give you …
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Have you heard about CEFR? CEFR is short for ‘Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.’ It’s a system used all around the world to help learners understand their language level – and it’s not only used for English! In this blog post, I want to explain what the different levels are and why you should …
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Learning English should be fun but it can be hard, especially reading. But there’s a special type of book that can help you. These books are called ‘Graded Readers.’ Let’s see why they’re so helpful. 1. What Are Graded Readers? Graded readers are books written for English learners. They are written at different levels, from …
Learning a second language is an exciting adventure. Sometimes we discover new words and phrases that we don’t understand. While online tools like Google Translate can help, relying only on them may slow down our progress. Instead, I want to recommend using an English-only (or English-to-English) dictionary. It can help you learn more words, understand …
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Using translation tools like Google Translate can be helpful when learning English. However, relying too much on them can harm your ability to develop your English skills. In this post, I will discuss the risks of relying on Google Translate and how it can negatively impact your English skills. Some students who have grown up …
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