Have you seen the movie ‘Rocky’? If not, have a look at this clip on youtube. It’s a movie about a boxer who comes out of retirement for one last fight. The part of the movie where he starts training for the fight is accompanied by some really inspiring music. It’s Rocky’s theme tune. I …
If you are reading this, your English must be good already. You are able to understand complex sentence structures and, if you are a regular reader, you already have a solid vocabulary and know a variety of idioms and expressions. I very often meet students whose skills are at this level in my classes. They …
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We’ve seen the expression ‘the early bird catches the worm‘ before on the World of Words. But how can getting you up early help you learn a language? I’ve mentioned before that I’m an early-riser. In the past, I’ve used my extra time in the mornings for a number of things, including learning a language. …
Do you ever feel a little bored when studying English? Maybe just a tiny bit? Learning a language is hard work and takes a long time so it’s natural to feel bored or frustrated occasionally. Here are some ways to make learning fun again: 1. Watching movies – Teachers really often mention this as a …
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A piece of advice language teachers often give their students is ‘learn three new words every day‘. This is a great idea but only if you can actually remember the words and make them part of your active vocabulary. Here’s a simple tip on remembering new vocabulary so you will actually be able to use …
How much time do you waste in a day? Have you thought about it before? Most people waste time commuting to work, waiting for people to turn up to meetings, waiting in lines, the list is endless. Why not use that time to practice English? For this simple tip: you don’t need a teacher you …
Many people think that speaking more quickly in their second language will make them sound more fluent. These people are wrong! Speaking too fast has exactly the opposite effect. It makes people sound nervous and unsure of themselves. Have a look at these examples: