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The Secret Ingredient for English Success: Stop Hiding

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 03, 2013 @ 08:03 AM

Are you hiding behind a native English speaker?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Daily Life in the US

How ESL Podcasts Can Give You a Confidence Boost in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 28, 2013 @ 11:03 AM

Want to know the best way to gain confidence in yourself as an English speaker?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English, Listening Practice

These 3 Students Will Teach YOU How to Learn English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, May 13, 2013 @ 08:05 AM

What makes a successful English learner?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Want to Be Awesome at English? Stop Coloring Inside the Lines!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, May 09, 2013 @ 09:58 AM

Do you remember that day in kindergarten when you got to color for the first time?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How to Learn English on Your 10-Minute Coffee Break

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Apr 18, 2013 @ 08:55 AM

In today's post, Lizzie Davey, an international traveler and language learner, will offer you some hints and suggestions about how you can maximize those ten free minutes that you get during your coffee break to improve your English.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

We're Feeling Generous! 1 Free English Lesson is Available Today

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Mar 12, 2013 @ 09:13 AM

Today I am reflecting on how fortunate we have been at English and Culture to be able to work with so many great students from so many different parts of the world.

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Topics: Advice for English Students

Advice and Support for International Professionals in Boston!

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 18, 2013 @ 07:47 AM

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Daily Life in the US, Cross Cultural Coaching, Life in Boston

One Change You Can Make Today to Speak English Better

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Feb 11, 2013 @ 07:19 AM

Do you know what a crutch is?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

When Is an English Class the WRONG Choice?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Feb 05, 2013 @ 07:23 AM

 Is taking a traditional English class always the right choice?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jan 28, 2013 @ 03:49 PM

Today you are going to hear some advice that probably goes against everything you have ever been told about fear. I want to share this little-known method to help you see real improvement with your English. Interested? If so, keep reading!

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

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