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How to speak English fluently: 7 teacher tips to improve your English

How to speak English fluently? We’ve put together some advice from English teachers to help you to do just that! Here are our 7 top tips to improve your English speaking skills

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Why you shouldn’t be afraid of flying!

Many people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but they shouldn't be. Flying is actually one of the safest ways to travel. In fact, when measured per mile, flying is actually far safer than driving, or travelling by train.

Why Learning English is Essential in Today’s Globalised World

English might not be the most widely spoken language in the world (that honour goes to Chinese), but it is the world’s second most spoken language. It’s spoken as a foreign language by a massive 603 million people - more than double Arabic, in third place.

What is IELTS? An introduction to the most popular English Test

Do you want to study or migrate to an English speaking country? If so, then you may need to think about taking the IELTS exam. So what is the IELTS exam? In this article we give an introduction to the IELTS exam, its different sections and its structure and how you can apply to take the exam.

What is Brexit and What Does a Leave Vote Mean?

On the 23rd of June 2016, British people voted to leave the European Union. This has become known as ‘Brexit’, a combination of the words ‘Britain’ and ‘exit’.

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Tips and Topics for the IELTS Speaking Test part 2: the ‘Long Turn’

The second part of the IELTS Speaking Test is called ‘The Long Turn’. If you would like to get a very high score like Band 7.0 and above then you must do well in this section.

The Top 7 Phobias People Have

We are all afraid of something, but a few things are more widely feared than others. Let’s take a look at the world's top seven phobias, and also some interesting unusual fears people have.

The origins and meaning of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States and Canada. Unlike many other American holidays, Thanksgiving isn't about gifts, fireworks shows, or games, it’s about being with family, and giving thanks and celebrating your blessings.

The importance of English: 7 great reasons to learn English today!

We know that learning to speak English can be tough. However, we can clearly see the importance of English when we look at our global economy and the key role that English plays

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Ten Ways to Say Someone is Beautiful or Sexy in English

There are dozens of ways to say someone is beautiful in English, and they all have subtly different meanings. If you read a lot or watch English-language television then you will surely have come across at least some of these.

Phrasal verb Test

Take a test to see how well you know the Phrasal verbs in English. Do you know what are Phrasal verbs and what they are used for in English? Let's take the test and find out!!

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Past Tense Test

Test your knowledge of the Past tense endings in English. How well do your know them? Let's take the test and find out your English level

How to succeed in the IELTS Speaking Test part 3

In this article, you will learn more about the IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 including common topics and questions the examiner could ask and helpful IELTS speaking tips so that you can do well in the exam.

Everything you need to know to prepare for the IELTS Speaking Test Part 1

In this article, you will find out more about the IELTS Speaking Test Part 1; common IELTS Speaking topics; and helpful IELTS speaking tips so that you can prepare better for the exam and get the score you deserve.

English Vocabulary Test

Take a test to see how well you know some common and important English vocabulary. Building English vocabulary is important in order to become more fluent in the language. Take this short test of 25 questions now!

English Level Test

Take a General English test Now. See how you score on a test that covers many different aspects of English. Take this Online English test for free.

English Idioms Test

Take a test on English Idioms. Idioms in English can be confusing because they have 'non literal' definitions, but they are very important and are used all the time by native English speakers. Take this short test of 25 English Idioms now!

Business English Vocabulary Test

Take a test on Business English Vocabulary. English has become the business language of the world and essential to learn for people who want to work in an international company. How good is your Business English Vocabulary? Take this short test of 25 common business terms in English now!

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An English teacher’s 7 tips to improve your English listening skills.

You can easily combine improving your English listening skills with other fun and enjoyable tasks. If you make it fun and interesting it will become a habit! A lot of students don’t do enough English listening practice and tend to focus too much on Grammar.

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Adjectives and Adverbs Test

Take a test on English Adverbs and Adjectives. Adverbs and Adjectives can be confusing in English but learning some of the important ones help you to express yourself more clearly. Take this short test of 25 English Adjectives and Adverbs now!

A Brief History of the Olympics

The modern Olympics began in 1896, but the first one was drastically different than the Olympics we know today. Only 14 countries and 176 athletes, all of them men, competed in the games, which were hosted in Athens.

5 places you need to visit in Europe

Bruges is packed with people exploring its narrow lanes and ancient buildings, but don’t let that stop you from checking it out. Stepping into this city is like stepping back in time.

25 Essential Business English Vocabulary Words You Need to Know

Learning the business vocabulary in this article is a good way to start your journey to becoming fluent in Business English. We have put together a list of 25 key business English vocabulary words for you to study to get you started…...

11 different ways to Say ‘Toilet’ in English

Slang or informal words for “toilet” are common and students have difficulty knowing which words are rude and which words are not.

10 Unusual Foods People Eat in Europe

Just about every country, region, and culture has its own unusual foods. Often, these foods can seem gross or weird to people who are not from the region. Yet in many cases these unusual foods are actually tasty delicacies.

10 Common Business English Idioms you can start using today!

There are lots of common English idioms that native speakers use everyday in conversation and there are also a lot of common business English idioms that people use in more formal ‘business English’. Nearly all global businesses...

10 Classic Chat Up Lines in English

Chat up lines are usually intended for men to start talking to women in bars, although they’re famous for being completely useless. They’ve become more of a joke than a real conversation starter