This is the first post in a series about mistakes that native English speakers commonly make. Native speakers in any language can make these types of mistakes, and linguistics can help us understand why. Today we explore a phenomenon called […]
So you’ve been studying English for the last 10 years or more, and you still can’t really speak it? Actually, you’re not alone. In fact, of all the people who try to learn English (or any second language) at some […]
In my last post, I explained why regular reading – intensive reading – is so important if you want to improve both your writing and speaking skills. In today’s post I have prepared some extra strategies you can make use […]
Hello loverly English language learners. It’s Morksensei. Welcome back to my channel. What is reading in English so important? Most people who are learning English as a second or foreign language soon learn to speak English well enough to communicate […]
This post is part three of a short series about online language exchange. The first addressed where to go, and the second was about who to choose. If you haven’t read those yet, please check them out now! And now, […]
In my last post I shared ten websites or apps that you can use to find one or more partners for language exchange. In this post, we’ll look at who you should ideally choose as a language exchange partner and […]
Did you know you can learn to speak English well from home and through the Internet? Yes, it IS possible. What you need is a language exchange. For many people, it’s difficult to practice speaking and listening with someone if you […]
If you don’t understand a joke or humourous comment in another language, it can make you feel like a bit of an outsider. Engaging in humour, either by attempting to be funny or by reacting to someone else’s humour, can […]
If you’ve ever taken a foreign language communication class, chances are you’ve had to introduce yourself briefly more than once in that language. Usually you do it just to break the ice (or to help you get to know your […]
Learning English, like learning any other foreign language, is not rocket science, meaning it’s not actually that difficult. Human beings are naturally able to learn any language. We can even learn a second or third language to the same fluency […]