Do people speak too quickly for you?

Sometimes natural speaking can sound very fast, making it difficult to understand. One reason is that words in natural speech[…]

How can word parts help me understand new vocabulary?

There are many ways to learn new vocabulary. One way is to know about the different parts of words. Sometimes[…]

Trying to motivate your students to read more outside class? While there are numerous studies on the benefits of extensive[…]

Are you afraid to disagree with people in another language? It can be difficult. But, sometimes you need to say[…]

Are you nervous about presenting to a large audience? Having problems with content that is clear and easy-to-understand? To help[…]

Presenting in another language is difficult, especially in front of large audiences. While your English doesn’t have to be perfect,[…]

The endings can be one of the most difficult parts of conversations. It’s important not to finish too suddenly as[…]

A gallery of our weekly idiom images (click image to enlarge). Related links: 5min idiom quiz: Travel 5min[…]

Ever had trouble explaining something? It can be very difficult, especially in another language. Being able to explain things clearly[…]

Like to spend time shopping and eating when traveling abroad? Me too, even more when things are cheap or free[…]