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Why Your English Must Get Worse Before it Gets Better

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 @ 07:58 AM

Have you ever felt that sometimes, once you begin working closely with an English language teacher, your English actually seems to get worse at first?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Awesome Insight for English Learners! A Chat with Justin

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 @ 08:02 AM

Today I am excited to bring you an interview with Justin, one of our amazing English teachers!

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

How to Bring Your English to the Next Level with Music

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 @ 07:54 AM

Do you like music? Who doesn't?!

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Topics: How to Learn English, Listening Practice

5 Ways to Become a More Confident English Speaker

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 @ 07:37 AM

Are you a confident English speaker?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

What Should You Do When Your English Stops Getting Better?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Sep 17, 2012 @ 07:55 AM

Are you motivated by progress? I certainly am!

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Why Learning English for Free (or Cheaply) Is a Bad Idea

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 @ 07:28 AM

It's a simple and straightforward idea but we seem to forget it all of the time.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Why Slow and Steady Wins the English Learning Race

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 @ 08:09 AM

The process of language learning is not glamorous but sometimes we get fooled into thinking that it is.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Are You at Risk of English Learner's Burnout?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 @ 07:36 AM

You work hard at your English. You attend classes, you work with a private English teacher, and you meet a language exchange partner every week. You have a goal and you are willing to do anything necessary to accomplish it.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

What Is the Best Time of Day to Focus on your English?

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 @ 08:42 AM

What is the time of day that you are most effective and efficient?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

Why You Must Become an "Entrepreneurial" English Learner

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 @ 07:06 AM

There is one main difference between students who reach their English goals and those who do not.

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Topics: Advice for English Students, How to Learn English

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