Learning happens in any way, at any time.
How to expand your vocabulary. Get fluency practice. Have fun. Listen and read.
Think of your words as living beings. Writing down a word or expression in your notebook is like planting a flower or buying a beautiful fish for your aquarium: You want to keep them in ideal conditions so they lead… Read More »Looking after your vocabulary
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. ∼ William Morris The same rule goes for the vocabulary that you collect in your notebook. It should contain language that is… Read More »Recording new vocabulary: 9 guidelines
Do you use your language notebook outside class? Or is it like a jungle in which you get lost? This post shows you how to turn your notebook into a useful, relevant learning tool. In order to create this tool,… Read More »Setting up your notebook as a learning tool
Is your language notebook organized and useful? Or is it a big mess of random notes on vocabulary and grammar? Discover what features will turn a simple language notebook into an effective learning tool. What should a good language notebook… Read More »Take your notebook to the next level
Reviewing words and expressions is fundamental and will boost your vocabulary. Here are ten tips on how to review effectively. 1. Use a notebook. Make it your tool and your treasure chest. 2. Don’t mistake quantity for quality. It is… Read More »10 tips on how to review vocabulary
“Watch films in English”. “Read English books”. “Listen to English”. These are the classic recommendations learners of English get in order to work on their English outside class. But how useful are they to lower level learners, and what are… Read More »The right kind of fun for lower levels
Not long ago, a very good and wise friend and colleague of mine said: Learning happens in any way, at any time. — A. F. S. This is what this blog wants to show you. You will learn the… Read More »Quote: Learning
In Part 1 you took the first step towards expanding your vocabulary by observing the world around you and collecting words that are relevant to you. Step 2: Collect and group In your language, write the words that you would… Read More »Grow your vocabulary | Part 2
In Part 1 I gave you 8 reasons why you should talk to yourself. However, I know what you might say now: “I can’t do this. It’s embarrassing!” Yes, you can! Begin by saying just a few words or phrases.… Read More »Talk to yourself | Part 2
I love hearing myself talk. It is one of my greatest pleasures. — Oscar Wilde You have learnt some really useful and interesting expressions. But what can you do to practise them outside class, or after you have finished watching… Read More »Talk to yourself | Part 1