Tag: motivation

Introduction When you’re learning a new language, it can be easy to get discouraged. You might feel like you aren’t making enough progress and think that the time you put in isn’t worth it. This is especially true if your goal is something big or difficult to achieve, like using English in professional contexts or reaching a C1/C2 level. The solution? Celebrate your small wins along the way! People tend to focus on their big goals. People tend to focus on their big goals. They want to get the job, climb the ladder and be successful. But it can be ... Read more

In this post you'll learn whether or not you should use subtitles when watching content in English if you're a learner.

Foto de Mollie Sivaram en Unsplash Introduction I’m sure you’ve heard of the term “temptation bundling.” It’s a strategy that was popularized by Australian entrepreneur Zoe McLeod, who used it to help her quit smoking. The basic idea is that you take something you want to do (like practice English) and combine it with something you want less of (like watching TV). By doing so, you trick your brain into thinking that practicing English will satisfy both desires—and before long, practicing English becomes habit. Watch your favorite series in English (Keeping up with the Kardashians, anyone?) Temptation bundling is an ... Read more

Foto de Siora Photography en Unsplash Introduction This question is one that I get all the time. Many clients want to know how much time they should spend learning English and what types of activities will help them get better at it. In this article, I’ll answer both questions and give you some tips to get started. Ten minutes a day but the more you practice, the better you’ll become. You should spend time practicing English every day, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer on the exact number of hours you should devote to studying. Instead, you need to find ... Read more

Foto de Andrew Neel en Unsplash There’s no doubt that learning English takes a lot of time and effort. Introduction You need a special kind of motivation and determination to overcome the difficulties you will encounter on your journey to fluency and being able to speak like a native. And it isn’t just about having enough willpower to sit down with your English textbook for hours every day. You need to have a clear goal, make a plan for how to achieve this, and find ways to motivate yourself along the way. So if you are struggling with keeping up ... Read more