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What’s the time? Understanding How Time Influences the Way we Learn Languages

Two renowned linguists found that “…people who speak two languages fluently think about time differently depending on the language context in which they are estimating the duration of events.” In this article I use some examples to illustrate the concept of time versus language.

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An English learning Taboo: Tenses

No teacher or student is surprised when tenses become a point of frustration in the learning process. Notorious for being difficult to apply, tenses are dreaded my most ESL learners. The most complicated part is that there are a lot of rules and when we look at all of them in totality, the task of remembering all of them seems impossible.

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Break This Habit if You Want to be Fluent in English

Teaching English to foreigners has been one of my biggest investments of my time for eight years now. I have worked online, and I have worked on the ground in Zimbabwe and Vietnam. Every culture I have encountered as a teacher has been different in the way it affects students’ attitude to studying. However, one habit that permeates all cultures is this: students denigrate and belittle themselves – constantly!

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Common Mistakes of French and Spanish Speakers when Speaking English

This article has been written as a kind of cheat sheet (fiche de revision / hoja de repaso) for your convenience. It has not been written to criticise or belittle anyone. Most of my students are from France or Spain, so I have had a lot of time to observe common mistakes made by speakers from these countries.

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What Challenges do English Language Learners Face?

Anyone who makes the decision to take classes and learn a foreign language deserves admiration. It is not an easy ambition to undertake. Learning a new language demands a lot of your time, determination, and humility. Here is a short discussion of the key areas of English students struggle with the most.

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Learning English Online – Why You Should Still Choose Online Teaching

Online language schools are everywhere these days. Are they still a viable option that provides the best results? In this article, I will be discussing why you should still choose online teaching (with a reputable company) and what makes Foreign Friend your best option.

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How to Learn English Effectively - What Should I Include in my Daily Studies?

Before you begin to think of how to approach your studies and from what angle, the first thing you need to get clear on is your goal. Why are you learning English? What is it going to help you achieve, reach, experience?

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