The ability to paraphrase is one of the most important speaking skills, so let’s consider what paraphrasing actually is and how we can use it effectively.​On a daily basis, we […]

One of the most important aspects of learning English is pronunciation. Without clear pronunciation, it is difficult to make yourself understood. First, we recommend that you start by […]

The first question to ask is what is fluency? Fluency is to speak smoothly without stopping or hesitating  There are 2 parts to fluency; physical and mental and […]

Here, you will find five important skills that you can improve to help you achieve this. These are some of the most important skills that you need to […]

A Better Way To Learn English!If you’re reading this then the chances are that you have wanted to speak English for some time now. Maybe you’ve even participated […]

Every day here at Online English Skills we receive lots of questions from English learners. Some of the most frequently asked questions are;How can I learn English faster? […]

The English language can be very confusing. Especially if you are learning British English. In Britain, we use a lot of slang. Slang is informal words, phrases and […]

If you asked any English teacher, what they think is the best ‘authentic’ reading material for you to improve your English, almost all of them would say a […]

One of the best ways to hear real spoken English and improve your English listening skills is by watching TV series, soaps and films.  If you don’t live […]

One of the things I’m going to experiment with in my language studies is using memory palaces to retain information. What is a Memory Palace? A memory palace […]

When I was training to become a translator, my language course was a pretty intense program. The pace was fast and I was expected to learn and retain […]

Some people view language learning as this mystical undertaking that only a select few people can do. One of my coworkers used to say that he didn’t have […]