Get a Great Score on IELTS: Tips from a Professional Tutor
by Mark HemmingTaking English placement exams can be a stressful process. Particularly when there’s a lot riding on the outcome, whether you have to take the exam for immigration purposes or to gain entry onto a higher education program. The […]
Read MoreHow Well Do World Leaders Speak English? [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered how global leaders communicate during international summits? Today, the heads of the G7 countries speak five different native languages! Interpreters certainly play a role in communications, but these days English serves as the lingua […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation pronunciation speakingEnglish Is Everywhere! English Words in Other Countries [VIDEO]
When you’re first starting to learn a language, or if you haven’t quite reached fluency yet, it’s not unusual to feel like you don’t have the vocabulary to express yourself. But if you think about it, you probably […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: video vocabularyPhrases to See You Through Any Business English Phone Call
by Lizzie JaneMany students begin studying English for work purposes. They might be interviewing for international companies, moving to an English-speaking country, or may have English-speaking colleagues. An important part of learning business English is the vocabulary and phrases used […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: business vocabularyHow To Write Chinese Characters: A Beginner’s Guide
by NatalieDo you want to learn Chinese? We have lots of tips and advice to get you off on the right foot as you work to develop your speaking skills and learn to write Chinese characters. This article will […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabulary writingMagic Words: How to Say Thank You in Different Languages
by AbbeIf you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country, you know that a simple “please” and “thank you” can go a long way! These ✨ magic words ✨ should be among the very first vocabulary you learn in any […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: vocabulary15 Fun Facts About French (#11 Isn’t Fun At All!) [VIDEO]
In celebration of International Francophonie Day, we wanted to share a few fun facts about French and what makes the language so unique and interesting! Our instructor Lisa Joy has put together a list of 15 things you […]
Read MoreMandarin Chinese Numbers from 1 to 999 & How to Use Them
As you may already know, we’ve recently begun offering Mandarin Chinese on our app and in our courses. Just like in any other language, knowing how to say Chinese numbers is a very important skill for beginners to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: pronunciation vocabularyChop Chop! 30 Must-Know English Abbreviations [VIDEO]
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieMany students studying English tell me that they understand everything when they are in their English lessons. But when it comes to watching English TV programs or movies or chatting with native English speakers, they struggle to understand […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: video vocabularyValentine’s Day Vocabulary + Foreign Pick-Up Lines
February 14th is just around the corner, and love is in the air. This time of year is a great opportunity to learn some specialized foreign-language vocabulary. We’ve got all the most important V-day vocab for you, from […]
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