Posts by Jeremy Kemp
Books in English with Italian translations: parallel texts
Starting might be the most difficult part, when you want to learn a new language. Many psychologists and professors have established that a fast and effective method that works for students, including self-taught, learn a foreign language, is to get several books and texts that are “parallel”, which allow you to read a novel, an…
Read MoreAmerican Romantic films: to help you learn American English. . .with love!
Alright, here we go: grab a box of tissues, some popcorn, and get comfy on the couch. Coming up is a list of films perfect for the romantics out there (especially for the hopeless ones), ranging from tearjerkers, to romantic comedies, but all with one common denominator: love, love, and more love. . . Here…
Read MoreBest American 60s films if you love the classics
Do you like older films -the important ones that have played a role in the history of American cinema and more? A great way to improve your English listening comprehension, especially when it comes to the American accent, is to watch American films in their original language. But if you’re not keen on modern slang,…
Read MoreBusiness English test: knowing how to prepare
Well, let’s say that you are getting ready in a certain way; Let us also say that you are ready to take the Cambridge Exam which reflects your level, and desperately want to be called for that famous interview in the international firm …the interview will strictly be conducted in English, Italian is not even…
Read MoreTen classic English books for children
It’s not easy for us “ordinary folk” to come up with a list of the best books children and teens ever written. So it should come as no surprise that this task was entrusted to a group of leaders in the book-publishing industry industry – world-reknown editors, writers, and literary critics. Some of the books…
Read MoreHow to learn English
Hi, my name is Jeremy. My mission is to help you to learn English. It won’t be easy and it won’t be quick. There will be lots of challenges and difficulties along the way. But I’m convinced that you can do it! Don’t worry. I’ll be your guide! Who is Jeremy? I’m English (from London)…
Read MoreLearn English grammar through online videos
Taking video-based English grammar lessons online is a great way to take advantage of your intuition and use a natural learning method. Just as children learn their first words by listening to adults in their environment, video lessons will turn your attention to whatever’s on the screen, so you don’t need to worry so much…
Read MoreBusiness English lessons and notes in PDF
Tell the truth: every time you have to talk on the phone with foreign clients, or participate in a video conference with the United States, or draw up a formal document in English, you feel lost in a world of words, technical terms, and customs that still is a little bit confusing at times. Do…
Read MoreDuolingo.com: the site that can teach you English from scratch
Ever heard of this neat online tool? It has a really intuitive structure, and guides you by the hand through learning English (or possibly even another language), building up gradually after you cover the basics, like “The pen is on the table!”. How Duolingo.com works This learning platform was created quite recently. The “beta” version…
Read MoreEnglish grammar exercises in PDF format: so you can study at any time
If you’re looking for a convenient way to study English wherever you want, and to see examples of English grammar being used correctly, you may want to download some PDFs that you can print or carry around on a memory stick, giving you the freedom to study anywhere. It’s the key to success: with portable…
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