Reading and books

Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.it? The great dilemma.  Consider taking a look at amazon.co.uk for many different types of products: you can see for your own eyes comparing with the Italian platform that there are often advantages.  Mostly you will see the difference in the prices of textbooks, fiction, bestsellers and so on. And no need to…

To really learn English, and to earn one of the Cambridge University language certifications, developing a good understanding of the written language is crucial. Reading practice will indirectly help you improve in all of the other skill areas; you’ll widen your vocabulary, as well as deepen your understanding of English grammar and syntax. It will…

One of the best ways to learn English is definitely to enter into the world of the news, taking advantage of the multitude of articles you can find all over the internet. With so much selection out there you’ll have plenty of chances to read up on just about any topic; you can do a…

As I’ve said before, reading in English can be really helpful for improving your language skills – directly and indirectly – since it will help both your written and spoken comprehension, as well as your use of the language. So what better time to start than now, since you can download e-books for free and…

Have you been sweeping the internet in search of a good English grammar book? Looking for a way to learn English grammar quickly, from the comfort of your own home – and without having to spend a euro? While at first you may seem to be asking too much, I happen to have just what…

Just bought a new Amazon Kindle and want to try it out? Or do you have one of the latest generations of a tablets or smartphones and you’re itching to read a book in English, if nothing else, just so you can read while you’re in line at the post office or in the waiting…

John Peter Sloan definitely understands that learning a language must be enjoyable above all else. That’s why his books are always a huge success, and English in viaggio (Travel English) is no exception, teaching you English through the entertaining story of a couple travelling through England, who can’t seem to do much of anything except…

Here are five masterpieces – all quite different from one another, but all very important. The MUST HAVE (or in this case, must read) list of English classics is long, but this is a good starting point for getting used to reading in English. With these under your belt it will be even easier for…

Are you a doctor who wants to practice your profession in the UK? I suggest some important books, or if your English is already up to standard, you can use these recommendations to get some extra help before leaving to brush up. They can also be used as preparation for the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations…

Have you ever though of improving your English skills by reading books in that language? They say that it is the best way to enter the English mindset and understand all of the grammar and discourse rules.  Don’t know where to start? I will help you, I have compiled for you a group of notable…