We are communicating with others all the time. We do that through social media, texts, letters, calls, meetings… When it comes to electronic communication though, email is the most popular way to communicate. It is fast, easy, and it works for all purposes. You can email a friend, you can email your boss, you can…
Being able to use punctuation marks correctly is essential for anyone learning a language. The reason why is because punctuation can change the meaning of your sentence according to where it is placed. A good example is a sentence like “Let’s eat, grandpa”. When written in that way, Grandpa is invited to eat with us….
You have probably heard that one of the best ways to learn English is by watching movies and TV shows. There’s no doubt that it is very effective, but you should also look into another way that combines culture and entertainment with learning English: listening to podcasts in English. Maybe you already love them and…
It is essential for anyone learning English to know how to express contrast in a sentence, like in this example: He wants to buy a new car, but he doesn’t have enough money. The most common way to do this in English is with the use of but in English. This very popular word is also…
Any English as a Second Language student dreads talking on the phone in English. Some of the aspects that explain why this normal activity can be so difficult for an English learner is that you have to rely only on your listening skills –– there’s no body language to help you understand what someone is…
More than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world every day. People drink coffee in the morning, after lunch, in the middle of the afternoon, and even at night in order to pull an all-nighter before taking an, for instance. The thing is: if you like coffee, you definitely need to know…
What if I told you there’s an app hidden in your phone’s App Library that can help you improve your English speaking skills? I mean, maybe you use this app quite often, but I know I didn’t even realize I had it installed in my phone until recently. I’m talking about the Voice Memos (iPhone)…
 There’s always somebody in a group of friends that is known for giving good advice. You know the type…a person who doesn’t mind listening to others and always knows exactly what to say. Are you that person in your group of friends? If you are, this article is perfect because it teaches you more…
Did you keep a diary or journal? We do! Not only is it great for recording memories, but it will completely transform your English skills. Read a few entries from our friend Julia’s journal. Julia has been journaling for almost one year now and she tells you all the reasons why she believes journaling can…
Maybe you have been through this situation before. Somebody asks you ‘How are you?’ and you do one of these: you don’t know exactly how to answer this in a unique way, so you just nod or end up saying something like ‘fine, thanks’. First thing you should know: there are other ways to say…