Author: morausky

If you want to learn a new language and need a place to start, your phone or tablet are as far as you need to search. There are lots of ways we can use our devices to learn and practice: Language learning apps The most obvious way to use one of your devices to learn […]

Traveling is supposed to be fun . But it can be stressful if you don’t speak the same language of the others. Whether you dedicate your vacation to resting or exploring new places, it can be super helpful to learn a language (even just a few words!) before you go. In some cases, like with Americans […]

When I tell people that I speak French and Spanish they often say, ‘Oh I’d love to learn a language’. To which I usually say, ‘Go on then’. They then normally say something like, ‘Oh I don’t have the time’ or ‘I’m not a languages person’. Two things; You do have the time. You are […]

Language learning is not my forte, no matter how much I really want to be a polyglot to speak the language of most places I visit. These past few years I’ve based myself in cities such as Milan and Chiang Mai, and manage to learn a few words or sentences in the local language, to […]

It’s always a pleasure to share advice with my students that can really make a difference. ​3 Tips To Improve Your Listening SkillsYou might be surprised to know that almost half of the students that already have an intermediate to advanced level of English are having problems with their listening skills. Being exposed to ‘Real […]

At school, exams were the bane of my life. They required hours and hours of tedious study. They were always on the horizon, and no sooner had you passed one, than it was time to start preparing for the next one. Moreover, they actually restricted my learning. Got something you wanted to ask the teacher? […]

Learning English is fun, but it can also be challenging at times. It’s these times when your motivation can be at its lowest. Many English students reach a point, where they see little or no improvement and can feel like they are getting nowhere.  So, I would like to share five ways to help you keep […]

There’s no doubt about it, English is a challenging language to learn, and that’s largely because it’s full of bizarre idiomatic expressions that, when you stop and think about them, they don’t appear to make much sense to anybody.As native speakers, we use them without even thinking about where they come from; but if you […]

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 all find ourselves in situations when we can’t find the correct word to say. You know what you want to say, but it just won’t come out! […]

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 learning individual sounds. After that, focus on the music of the language. This next statement might surprise you; Pronouncing every word correctly leads to poor pronunciation! Good […]