Originally posted on janecronin:
Before I go any further, mine is appalling. Like a lot of people, I sometimes wonder whether I am at the early stages of Alzheimer´s, I get embarrassed because I forget someone’s name or something important they have told me and my speed of recall would automatically disqualify me from any…
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
Football and English language learning
Learn English with this free football smartphone app! Cambridge English FC is for students at levels B2–C1, suitable for Cambridge English: First, First for Schools and Advanced (CAE). Learning English is now even more fun if you like football, the world’s favourite game. This FREE app is for the English language game – Cambridge English FC Answer … Continue reading
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
Examination technique: Cambridge Exams (PET, First etc.)
This week, here are some tips that you might find useful for preparing for the day of a Cambridge Exam. Firstly, make sure you are completely familiar with the structure of the exam and you know exactly what you have to do. One way to check your answers, especially if you are not sure is … Continue reading
Spelling is important
One of the foundations of good English is learning how to spell words correctly, especially the basics and those which you use regularly – at work or for your studies, for example. Remember, it is not always possible to use an automatic spelling checker – especially in examinations! Some words below are the most common … Continue reading
Telephone English for busy people
Here is an amusing and slightly irreverent ‘conversation’ (watch it and see why that’s in single quotation marks!) with some good ideas for telephone English for busy people : There is also a transcript below and on the page you can click to. Many thanks to Vicki Hollett for her kind permission to share this … Continue reading
Build your child’s vocabulary with library books and free learning games
Does your child often visit a library? If so, are there English books to read there? When helping your child choose a book, it’s usually best to avoid stories that are very difficult. The most important thing is that they should enjoy reading. Many children’s books have audio recordings that your child can listen to … Continue reading
The British Isles
The British Isles includes Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) as well as the Isle of Man and the Channel islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney Sark and several others). Britain was called Great Britain to distinguish it from the similarly named landmass of Brittany in the north west of France (Bretagne). Together, Great Britain and Northern Ireland … Continue reading
Cursos de verano | Viajes al exterior etc.
Ya que va llegando el verano (bien sea el verano meteorológico el día 1 de Junio, o el verano astronómico el día 21 de Junio este año), mucha gente está pensando en las vacaciones. Muchos quieren ir al extranjero para practicar su inglés. ¡Qué buena idea! Ir a un país donde se habla de forma … Continue reading
