Self-Study: Why it’s Crucial When Learning a New Language

Language is the bridge that connects people, cultures, and ideas across the globe. Whether you want to travel, connect with people from different backgrounds, or advance your career, learning a new language is a valuable skill. While language classes and tutors are helpful, self-study is a crucial aspect of language learning that should not be …

Writing to help achieve Fluency – Part 2

Part 1: Writing a Text about your Life Keeping a Journal This journal is essentially a report of your day, work, and everyday tasks. Having a normal conversation is usually incredibly fast, requiring you to do many things simultaneously. You are listening, processing information, thinking about how to react and respond to what you have …

Writing to help achieve Fluency – Part 1

Part 2: Keeping a Journal Writing can be a great way to improve your fluency and confidence in English. Writing is, unfortunately, a skill that a person tends to neglect. When you practice speaking (by yourself or with a tutor), you recycle the same phrases, grammar, and words in various combinations. Your goal as an …

Signpost Language

Some common expressions you can use for your presentations and meetings: Introducing the TopicMy topic today is. . .My talk is about. . .The subject of my meeting/talk/presentation is … Beginning a new SectionNow, moving on to. . .I’d like to discuss. . .Why don’t we look at. . .The next topic/issue I’d like to …