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English books at the B1 level
If the title of this article leaves you a little bit confused, maybe a little explanation will help you understand more clearly. By now it should be clear that reading text and novels in English can improve your language skills and expand your vocabulary, both written and spoken, it is also true that there is…
Read MoreBooks 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 MoreEnglish synonyms and antonyms: improve your language
If you want to improve your English language skills; you should not lean solely towards having a bilingual dictionary; but more often, especially in the writing of texts in Business English; or even academic writings; you should also consider the monolingual English options. These versions give synonyms and antonyms of terms, which helps you to…
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 MoreItalian – English Dictionary HOEPLI
If you are looking for a comprehensive dictionary; an authoritative source, with many terms and definitions; written especially for Italian students; the English-Italian HOEPLI is definitely a wise choice and perfect as a support for your studies. The different versions of the bilingual dictionary HOEPLI 1. The full English-Italian Italian-English dictionary HOEPLI The complete edition edited…
Read MoreTechnical English Dictionary, a plus for your subject
Certainly a comprehensive dictionary and well written; bilingual, English-Italian; it is worthwhile in the study of English. But when you are looking for a complete text which is targeted to your technical material; the generic volumes do not always have the answer to your question. However, there are many specific dictionaries of technical English that…
Read MoreEnglish Pronunciation: Getting used to the English alphabet and sounds
Why do we Italians find it so difficult to get used to the English pronunciation? Good question … But the answers are there, and they are often right before our eyes. You just have to look at your own learning path: – In classrooms a lot of time is normally spent on grammar, rules, forms ……
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 MoreAmerican films to watch to improve your English
So you think your English level is as high as it can get? Can you get by in interviews, meetings, lectures, and conversations completely in English? If so, congratulations! But how are you holding up with the American accent? Surely you know by now that American English is different from British English, both in terms…
Read MoreHilarious American films to watch to improve your US accent listening comprehension
Finally your English is improving and you’re at the point where just the British accent is not enough. You’re more advanced – much more advanced, and want nothing more than to get your ears used to the perplexing sounds uttered by Americans! Of course watching a great American film in its original language is an…
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