The number of times we were asked about accent adjustment is mind-boggling and if it is the same challenges you have, please read on. Click on the buttons below to see our replies to the most common questions. a Is there a difference between improving your...
You need to find your starting line before beginning your learning journey. So, you know your CEFR level in English. And now? If you’re reading this, you may have already tested your English level (if not, you can do it here – it takes about 15 minutes),...
How and when should you start a pronunciation course Learning a new language is a challenging endeavor by itself. You’ll need a good teacher, friends to practice with you, and perhaps a really good memory to learn all the new vocabulary. Fortunately, most native...
Learning English as a second language can be a challenging task. But once you get the hang of it, every effort and time you spend studying the language will be worth it. By being fluent in English, travelling will be more fun. Also, you don’t have to wait for the...
Do you feel discouraged? Embarrassed? Or doubtful? And asking yourself am I too old to learn English? Well, the answer is NO. It is never too late to learn English. Or any other language for that matter. Language learning has no age limit. While it is true that...
English language is the most studied second language in the world, widely used everywhere and for a variety of purposes – for example in international business, trade and commerce, and as the official language of world organizations. English is also the default...
In business and elsewhere, everything you do and say sends a message. You cannot avoid communicating. People form an opinion of you within seconds based on how you’re dressed and how you speak, sit, walk, sit and gesture. Folks spend lavishly on clothes to communicate...
Verb future Verb tenses In previous editions of English Excellence we explored various forms of verb past tenses. Now we will look at verb future verb tenses. If you find the following complicated, dear reader, do not despair. Well, at least not immediately. The good...
At the heart of the perennial nature vs nurture debate on human development is language acquisition. Two schools of thought exist to convince us how we attain language proficiency. Are we imbued with an inherent ability to excel in a language we choose to learn? Or...
English Excellence II In a previous blog, we discussed the various verb past tenses – simple past, continuous past, past perfect and past perfect continuous – and the verb forms required for each. A chart laid them out in logical order. If you missed it, you can...
