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Language learning by videoconference: Coronavirus lock-down

Language learning by videoconference: Coronavirus lock-down

En inglés y español. ¿Estás perdido o, tal vez, estás buscando un nuevo interés? Ya sea que estés buscando una nueva forma de actualizar tus habilidades lingüísticas o apoyo educativo para tu familia, es posible que desees considerar clases particulares de inglés y ‘coaching’ (entrenamiento) por videoconferencia.

En estas semanas poco usuales de confinamiento debido a Coronavirus y la enfermedad COVID-19, todo lo que necesita es una computadora portátil, torre, o tablet, con una buena conexión a Internet para conectarse a través de reuniones en la nube. Las videoconferencias ofrecen varias ventajas y es una forma divertida de desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas, por interés personal, razones profesionales, el mundo de los negocios o futuros exámenes.
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Timetable: Self-Service Access

Timetable: Self-Service Access

Online Timetabling MiProfe students, writing tuition and consulting clients have direct online access to their timetable. Why? Several reasons: to boost efficiency, offer choices and cut time spent on administration. Discover how this service and other policies benefit students by reducing tuition fees here. Online bookings integrate with various calendars and are mobile-friendly, too. Will … Continue reading →

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Autumn timetable

Autumn timetable

Back to school (la vuelta al cole)—or work! From Monday 17th September, language lessons, English conversation, Business English coaching and written work support services resumed as normal. If you have not already booked your lessons, click here—be quick!

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Understanding English—and making yourself understood

Understanding English—and making yourself understood

What you should know: English pronunciation and how to improve comprehension. Why proper pronunciation is especially important for job interviews. How to ensure that you understand more when you listen. Read this for ideas, practise and progress to help you to get a good job with a major employer. Read an email with a professional opinion from an English Human Resources recruitment specialist who interviewed Spanish candidates who applied for jobs in England. Continue reading →

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New Year Resolutions

New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year! As we start 2018, some people like to make New Year resolutions—eat less chocolate, drink less beer, stop smoking, go to the gym every other day, learn more English vocabulary, and so on. Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? You might have more than one – or perhaps you think resolutions … Continue reading →

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December news

December news

This is the time of year when exams finish, the autumn term draws to a close and the Christmas holiday begins. For many, our thoughts turn to festive celebrations, decorations, presents, mince pies — and maybe some Christmas music and a carol or two: Understandably, we are probably all looking forward to a well-earned rest. … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for your English exam

Getting ready for your English exam

Here are some tips which many students have found helpful to revise for English language exams: Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the structure of the exam, and you know exactly what you have to do. Review your lesson notes and suggestions or feedback. As far as your spoken English is concerned, you can … Continue reading →

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Write and improve updated!

Write and improve updated!

Practise your English language writing for college, university, work or business. Get free feedback and improve with this exciting new web service. Also, options for personalised tuition from an experienced native English writer and teacher. Continue reading →

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Do you use a vocabulary notebook?

 Click above to watch If not, why not start soon?  Using a vocabulary notebook is a great way to learn, practise and memorise new words.  Be more autonomous in your language learning and start an alphabetic vocabulary book. Watch this short video clip, and then start keeping a vocabulary diary.  Whether you are studying for … Continue reading →

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Hurry! Free IELTS study materials

Cambridge ESOL are offering free Language for IELTS learning materials online until the end of March 2016 with a platform called Cerego.  Using this, you can learn, use and remember vocabulary for your IELTS test or academic study on your computer, tablet or smartphone. The free adaptive learning system tells you exactly what you need … Continue reading →

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