When you get to a certain level of English (especially intermediate level) it can be hard to see real progress, and you don’t really feel motivated to keep studying. You might think “I can communicate well and people understand me. Why should I keep studying when I can’t see concrete results?” This seems logical. ButContinue reading “How To Stay Motivated”
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Native Speaker Phrases – Summer Holidays
A quick way to sound more like a native English speaker is to use phrasal verbs in conversation. You don’t need to use them all the time, but one or two in a conversation makes you sound more natural. Summer Holidays – 10 Phrasal Verbs If you’re planning your summer holiday, here are 10 phrasalContinue reading “Native Speaker Phrases – Summer Holidays”
Your English Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect
Don’t let fear of making a mistake get in your way. In my article on LinkedIn, I argue that there are only four things you should worry about when you speak or write in English. Of these, the most important is what happens as a result of what you say. Does the other person understandContinue reading “Your English Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect”
The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Speaking Wins
So far we’ve looked at how the 1% coaching method can help you get quick and easy wins in English grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. In this post, I’m going to show you some ways it will help you when you speak English. Typical speaking problems Often, there are two main things that make you less confident aboutContinue reading “The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Speaking Wins”
The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Vocabulary Wins
One area of English where you can ALWAYS make quick, effective improvements is vocabulary. With English vocabulary, a great place to start making improvements is “collocations”. These are words which naturally go with other words. So, for example, we say “apply for a job” (not “ask for a job”) or “a dream job” (not “aContinue reading “The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Vocabulary Wins”
The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Pronunciation Wins
Following on from my post about quick grammar wins, I wanted to share with you some ways that you can quickly improve your pronunciation to make a big overall impact. Pronunciation is a huge area of English, and it’s also an area where people feel most anxious. But first of all – remember that havingContinue reading “The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Pronunciation Wins”
The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Grammar Wins
Last week I published an article on LinkedIn about how the 1% coaching method works for non-native English professionals. You can read it here: The 1% Coaching Method And Why It Works For Non-Native Professionals How the method works is by improving small details by 1% rather than focussing on doing one thing 100% better. SoContinue reading “The 1% Coaching Method – Quick Grammar Wins”
What Should You Improve First In English?
If I asked you what you should improve first in your English, you might say “Everything!” Or you might say “You tell me – you’re the coach!” Both answers are equally correct – but neither address the real problem. The real problem is time. If you believe, like me, that learning a language is aContinue reading “What Should You Improve First In English?”
How Can You Be Fluent In English Faster?
When you have a busy life, you just don’t have hours and hours of time to dedicate to learning English. This is why long, traditional English courses can be so frustrating. An hour a week for six months is a big time commitment – but also not long enough to make a big difference inContinue reading “How Can You Be Fluent In English Faster?”
3 Expert Strategies For When You Make Mistakes In English
Mistakes are an inevitable part of learning a language. Or, in fact, learning anything at all. We learn something new, test it by using it, make a mistake, test again – this time succeeding. That’s fine for the theory, but when it happens to us, it can feel very different. Language and communication are suchContinue reading “3 Expert Strategies For When You Make Mistakes In English”
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