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Novels in English: the best literature for learning the language
For your reading pleasure on cold winter afternoons, in front of a fire, lying comfortably on a couch, or in your room, also in the summer under an umbrella, I suggest reading some English; there are many best sellers of today and yesterday that can enrich your vocabulary and English skills. One of the…
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…
Read MoreAmerican TV Shows: a round-up of the best ones to improve your listening skills
Want to improve your American slang listening comprehension? Well make yourself comfortable and start watching some of these American TV shows in their original language: the speech you’ll hear is just the kind of thing you need. American TV shows from the 70s The Jeffersons with George and Louise, their son Lionel, and maid Florence. This was…
Read MoreEnglish books for Kids
If you’re struggling with English lessons at school and you cannot remember all those words, which are so different from your mother tongue,you may want to consider the idea of buying some English books, such as reading material specific to kids your age. On the web you really are spoiled for choice when it comes…
Read MoreEnglish books for children: Stimulate your child’s intelligence
It is a well-known fact that when they are of a very young age, children are like sponges: they can assimilate and absorb an indefinite amount of information, sometimes processing it alone and sometimes witht he help of an adult. The mind of the children must be stimulated and spurred to grow and connect everything…
Read MoreEnglish in the office: Phrases to use in business letters
In English, as is the case in Italian, the written language is much more accurate and follows the grammatical rules more than the spoken language. However, written texts are also divided between informal (such as emails to friends) and formal voices. This is where Business English comes in – there are a series of simple…
Read MoreBusiness English Certificate: the working world at your feet
The Business English Certificate (BEC for friends) is a University of Cambridge Exam and is recognized throughout Italy but also around the world in schools and working places. This could be the cherry on the cake for your CV. The course is highly specialised and aimed at Business English, as well as international commerce, and…
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