Storytelling Techniques to Expand Your Vocabulary Through storytelling techniques, learn how to make vocabulary learning enjoyable and effortless. I’m A.J. Hoge, and I’m here to help you improve your vocabulary if you’re an adult language learner. As an English teacher who has helped many students, I can personally recommend the incredible benefits of using storytelling […]
There are problems with your English pronunciation, so people don’t understand you. You can’t remember words when you’re talking. When you listen to English audios, it’s difficult to understand. You feel frustrated. Consequently, you try to speak faster. You try to listen to faster audios. You push yourself to understand, speak faster, read faster, and […]
Thinking in English Improves Your English Fluency It is the language of business, science, and technology, as well as the most widely spoken language in the world. If you want to succeed in today’s global economy, you need to be fluent in English. The problem is, many people do not know how to think and […]
Research indicates that students in FOCAL SKILLS programs acquire English language proficiency faster than students in most other types of Intensive English Programs (IEP). Studies have found that students in FOCAL SKILLS programs gain about 35% more English proficiency than students in other Intensive English Programs in a semester. A number of factors contribute to […]
Do you have experience taking English lessons in a classroom, online, or with a private teacher? A few? Dozens? Hundreds? Have you ever wondered why you aren’t fully fluent even after all those lessons? When you first became interested in learning English, you probably started looking for classes to take. Or maybe you had to […]
Would you consider moving to an English-speaking country to become fluent? Do you live in an English-speaking country and think you must be surrounded by native speakers in order to become fluent in English? You’re not the only one! Although immersion sounds great, living in an English-speaking country doesn’t guarantee fluency. This is why millions […]
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 […]