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Achieve your English learning goals

So, you’ve decided that you want to improve your English. The question is where do you begin? Learning English can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have any specific learning goals in mind. Here are some tips to help get you off to the right start, and stay on track as yo


How English improved my life

“It is never too late and you are never too old to start something new!” says EF English Live student Ellen Rema. Ellen began to learn English at the age of 50, and in just a few years, she has made amazing progress! Ellen chose to study at EF English Live because no evening cla


What’s the best way to learn English?

Online classes, one-to-one private tuition, in a group – there are so many ways to learn English these days. Learn English online [http://www.englishtown.com/en-gb/learn-english-online/] and you’ll learn quickly and affordably; learn in a group and you could have more fun, or may


Five Ways to Have Fun with English

They say laughter is the best medicine, and we’ve got just the prescription for you! Get the giggles with these fun word games you can play with your friends. Who says studying can’t be fun? BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS This game focuses on beginning and ending letters of words. The


English proverbs to keep you positive

Throughout the ages, proverbs have expressed well-known wisdom and advice. Take a look at these common English proverbs, and apply their truths to your English language learning [https://englishlive.ef.com/en/]. THE FIRST STEP IS ALWAYS THE HARDEST Sometimes starting something


Get some English word power!

Building your English vocabulary [https://englishlive.ef.com/en/] can seem daunting when there are so many words you don’t know. Feel like you’ll never get there? Here are some tips to help you boost your word power. Learn by doing! The body learns faster than the brain! It’s tr


Top tips to speed up your English learning

English is a fascinating and complex language. Learning it can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean it has to drag on or be impossible. There are lots of easy ways you can change your English practice to speed up the learning process and make it more engaging too. Try out these


Improve your English in 3 minutes a day!

Maybe you’ve been planning to study English. Or maybe you just want to improve your skills. But you’ve been putting it off. It takes so much work, and you don’t have the time. Or do you? What if it was possible to improve your English in just three minutes a day? Would you believ


English for lazy people

Just like there are countless reasons to learn English, there are plenty of excuses that stop people from actually getting down to doing it. If you have access to the Internet (and if you’re reading this article you probably do!) you don’t have to worry about many of those obstac


Use these techniques to take control of an English conversation

Conversation is supposed to be a two-way activity. There are times, though, when you might need to take control of a conversation. Maybe it’s because you only have limited time, maybe it’s to get an idea across, or maybe it’s because you are not comfortable with the topic of conv


How to succeed with your English journal

Writing a journal in English is a great way to practise your skills, reflect on your English learning [https://englishlive.ef.com/en/], and motivate yourself to keep learning more. It seems like a lot of work, though. If you’re struggling with your English journal, try these tips


TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge or IELTS? Which test is best for me?

Taking an English test [https://englishlive.ef.com/en/campaigns/efset/] is a great way to find out what level your language skills are at and might be something you need to do in order to reach your goals in the future. With so many English tests to choose from, is TOEFL, TOEIC,


What's your English learning style?

Everyone has a different way of learning. Many experts believe that we use one of our senses more than the others when we learn and that by learning in a way which suits us we can learn things faster and more effectively. The idea is that we learn best in one of four ways: visual


5 Fun ways to learn English faster with music

Music can have a dramatic effect on our emotions. It can affect our feelings and bring back memories from our past. As well as stimulating our emotions and memories, music can have a powerful affect on learning. Harness the power of music to learn English faster with these five f


How to learn English in three months

This blog will give you some simple tips on how to learn English in three months. Keep reading to start your English learning journey today!


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