Learning a new language can open new career opportunities and act as a gateway to other cultures, but did you know that there also many mental health benefits of learning a new language? It can boost your self confidence, enhance empathy and cultural awareness, spur creative thinking and even alleviate symptoms of depression. Before we…
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How To Start An Online Book Club
If there ever was a perfect time to start an online book club, this is it. Everyone is looking for inspiration, distraction, anything to feel like life as we know it continues. We finally have the time to tackle books we “always wanted to read”, so no more excuses! Why not read a book together…
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The Pareto Law Applied To Language Learning
Most people have heard of the 80/20 rule. This law was coined by mathematician Vilfredo Pareto. The concept is simple: in anything you do, 20% of your efforts will yield 80% of the results. What is this 20% in language learning? What should you focus your efforts on to get 80% of the results with…
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5 Books ESL Learners Ignore at Their Own Peril
If you want to improve your English, the books on this list will contribute to your growth as an ESL learner. The best part? The books are actually interesting and you’ll improve your knowledge of English literature in the process. I’m asking you to read one of them. Just one Do it 🙂 1. The…
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Why We Learn, Write and Speak Hebrew Today
“I believe German will be our principal language.” What would you think if heard these words from a Jew today? It was 123 years ago when Theodor Herzl, the father of Zionism, considered it impossible for Jews to revive the Hebrew language and speak it in everyday life. He hoped that German could substitute this…
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6 Common Greek Idiomatic Phrases Or Expressions
Daily, Greeks use idiomatic phrases or expressions and you may be surprised when you hear them for the first time. If you literally translate them they do not make much sense! Weird, right? Now, you are thinking… if they don’t make any sense why do Greeks use them and how did they come to be….
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Cultural Concepts – Why Language Sometimes Isn’t Enough
German is the primary language of over 100 million people. There are plenty of good reasons for translating English into German and vice-versa. As a major global financial center, and with the largest economy in Europe, Germany’s need for translation of websites, video content, legal documents, and more is enormous. At least 83 million internet…
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3 Lessons on How to Learn & Speak Advanced English
My family emigrated from India to the US in January of 1995 when I was 8 years old. To successfully transition into American life, we all had to learn and speak English fast. In India, I went to an English-medium school, which is basically a school that uses English to teach all subjects. While I…
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IT Skills Each Online English Teacher Should Have a Firm Grasp On
Technology has slowly crept its way into almost every classroom, compelling teachers to gain IT skills and enhance their way of teaching, effectively engaging and empowering their students. More and more educational technology tools are being developed, helping teachers provide their students with as many learning benefits as possible. However, when it comes to teaching…
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6 Things You Think Are Helping You Learn English… But Are Actually A Waste Of Time
Have you been struggling to learn English for a while and don’t know why you can’t take the next step? A lot of articles talk about things you should add to your learning plan, but you only have so much time in the day. Instead, I want to focus today on things you should take…
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Is It Better To Work With Your Own Students, Work For A School Or Build A Profile On A Tutor Site?
When I started my business, I thought I’d be working for language schools. I did work for one briefly, but once I started learning about the world of online teaching, it’s not the road I decided to take. Now, five years later, I only work with my own customers. I’m not going to argue that…
