Another year has passed and again we feel that sense of a new beginning. That’s a good feeling right? Whether you view it as a chance to start over or a chance to start something new, it’s a START either way. A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also […]
Different people want to learn to speak English for different reasons. Let’s face it: English is the most popular language in the world and a lot of doors have been open for people who have taken the time to thoroughly master this language. If you’re planning to move abroad to a country where English is […]
I have helped many students successfully achieve the score they needed on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. Students take the exam for different reasons. Many of the students I have worked with needed it as part of their visa application process because they wanted to relocate to Canada or Australia. The other […]
“I want to improve my English” is something I have heard thousands of times since I started teaching online. My response, “Just do it”. Learning a new language requires a lot of work and dedication. It takes willpower to make the choice to spend time on improving the language instead of doing something else (that may […]
Active Practice. I am always talking about active practice and actively speaking and using English. How can you do this online? To actively practice you have to produce the language- mainly speaking in this case (writing is also great too!) I’m an online English teacher, so speaking with me (or any other teacher) is an […]
English speaking sessions on Skype are an excellent way for people to practice their spoken English while improving their fluency, learning new vocabulary and fixing any grammar issues. Sessions on Skype reinforce what you have already learned and give you active practice actually using the language. But what if you don’t have any previous experience with […]
Do you want to practice your English (or any other language) NOW? Click here > Sign up to italki and once you are all logged in, you can find native speakers who are available to speak with you immediately, no scheduling in advance necessary. You’ll see FIND A TEACHER on your top menu of your homepage. There are different […]
Are your children learning English? If so, that is great! Kids can learn a language so much easier than adults. As with any learner, the more they are exposed to English, the better. This post will go over 3 simple, yet effective ways, that you can help your child learn English. 3 Effective Methods for Kids […]
Practice English on Snapchat by chatting back and forth with me in English Take advantage of social media and get free practice using English on Snapchat. I will be posting daily ‘stories’ and sharing things from my life and English vocabulary. Don’t know what Snapchat is? Have a look here at this tutorial >> Snapchat 101 This is a […]
If you’ve been meeting with family or friends to decide where your next vacation destination will be, you may have decided that you want to put your English lessons to good use and venture abroad. This can be daunting for those who have never been outside of the boundaries of their homeland, but it can […]