There are a ton of phrases that native English speakers use without a second thought. Most are self-explanatory, but there are plenty of common expressions that tend to trip up (or “confuse”) language learners. How do I put this? Let’s …
When you’re trying to identify online communities where you can work with fellow English-language learners, you should check their community rules. Strong, genuinely helpful groups will clearly state that they do not allow disrespectful language, discrimination, religious discussions, advertisements, etc. …
Given that so many online education resources have popped up in the last decade, it really seems like – as long as you want to learn – you can learn just about any skill on the internet. I’ll give you …
Personally, I spent 7 years studying Spanish in high school and college, but I almost never spoke Spanish outside of class. I would stutter and clam up anytime I did happen to meet a native Spanish speaker. I would spend …
Here’s a few tips to help you get comfortable speaking whichever foreign language you’re learning: Nail down the pronunciation and grammar. After all, they form the basis of language learning. Next, learn from the real world: Download 20 minutes of …
[Language ★★★] (P1) Whether you are a foreign student or a native speaker, English skills can always be improved. There are many tried and true tips for learning English. These are five English tips that are often taught to the …
[Places & Travel ★★★] (P1) The home of the Swedish royal family is apparently “spook central”. But Queen Silvia says not to worry, the “small friends … ghosts” that haunt the 17th-century halls of Drottningholm Palace mean no harm and …
[Education ★★★★] (P1) China will open the first Russian-Chinese university jointly with Moscow State University (MSU) in Shenzhen in 2016. All the costs of construction, equipment and management fee of the university will be covered by China. (P2) MSU Rector Viktor Sadovnichii …
[Music ★★★] (P1) Few people might consider how today’s modern rock music evolved and where it began. By tracing rock music to its historical roots, we can discover that rock music evolved from an African American art form known as blues music. (P2) Early …
[Environment News ★★] (P1) The company called Dyson has made an air cleaner for the home. It is called the Pure Cool Link. It catches up to 99.95 percent of dust, pollen, and smoke in the home. The cleaner needs …
