Films (or movies) in English are a good source of authentic and varied English language use, and can be a motivating and enjoyable way to practise and develop your English language skills. Peter Song, co-founder of AppsAsia, has written a guest post for me about the iPhone app SpeedUpTV. SpeedUpTV lets you view videos and [...]
How can I learn English with Twitter?
May 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Have you heard of Twitter? I expect you have. Perhaps you and your family and friends already use Twitter to keep in touch with each other. I use Twitter almost every day to contact and chat with friends, business contacts, other teachers, and English language learners. I find it a quick, easy and very useful [...]
Tips for one-to-one English language lessons
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Are you thinking about taking a one-to-one English language course? Or wondering how to choose a suitable teacher for your one-to-one lessons? One-to-one English language lessons and courses are a very popular way of learning for many students. Here are some tips for deciding if one-to-one is the best option for you, plus some useful [...]
Top tips for learning English
November 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
In order to lean English successfully, you need lots of motivation and you have to work hard. Here are a few tips to help you learn effectively A good English teacher is vital for your success, and a good teacher will provide excellent lesson content and help you with homework, resources, and strategies for learning; [...]
Making and keeping notes
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you have a favourite way to make and keep notes during and after your English lessons? One of the most important things you can do to help you learn English well is to have a good system for making and keeping notes. If you have folders full of many loose sheets of notes and [...]
