The journey to fluency in a language other than your own can feel isolating. But know that you are one of millions of people worldwide pursuing this goal. Whether you’re an ESL learner or someone who simply wants to boost your English skills, becoming fluent is anything but easy, and it turns out that English […]
Many people believe that children have an advantage in language learning because their developmental stages support it.
But would you believe me if I said adults actually have the edge when it comes to learning a new language?
In fact, you already know multiple “second” languages – how to speak to your boss vs. speaking to your kids, or professional terminology for your job that others outside the industry don’t know.
In this sense, you’re always learning “new” languages!
This is why learning English and becoming fluent as an adult can be so much easier – once you stop using traditional language learning methods.
When a single English word seems to carry multiple meanings, are you ever confused? A word you thought you understood suddenly conveys a completely different meaning. Is “bow” the gesture of an actor bending at the waist on stage after a performance, or is it the knot of ribbon on a birthday gift? And when […]
How did your breakfast go? Before you could answer this question, you probably had to translate it into your native language and then back into English. When you’re trying to have a fluent conversation, this can really slow you down! Isn’t it easier if you could think and speak in English without hesitating? As a […]
Can you recall a time when you felt like you were speaking clearly, but native English speakers couldn’t understand you? It can be frustrating, to say the least. Even if you’re speaking clearly, and still can’t be understood, it’s not your fault if you don’t have a native accent. In some cases, native speakers simply […]
The following covers the most common mistakes in English made by learners. Since English is an extensive and diverse language, even native speakers have difficulty navigating it at times. Learn about common English mistakes you might also make, but are not aware that they are errors at all, by following the list below. 1. Phonemes […]
Is that the right word? Could you please check my grammar? Does that sound right? You have experienced foreign language anxiety if you have ever asked yourself any of these questions. You’re not the only one. The feeling of anxiety about learning another language is totally normal. Everyone feels it at some point, especially when […]
You’re at your company’s summer party. It’s an international company that employs English speakers all over the world. You have a colleague from the United Kingdom, one from Australia, one from South Africa, and another from the United States at your table. In spite of the fact that they’re all speaking English, their accents and […]
Ever felt like you were speaking clearly, but native English speakers couldn’t understand you? It can be frustrating, to say the least. The fact that you don’t have a native accent may cause some English speakers to have difficulty understanding your accent. However, it isn’t your fault if you are speaking clearly and are still […]
How satisfied are you with the progress you have made with traditional language learning methods? You memorized all of the words, lists, and rules for speaking English… but you still don’t feel fluent. Traditional language learning methods have failed you. They taught you to memorize rules and repeat them by rote. These methods are ineffective […]