Tips and advice shared by tutors for learning Languages

The very moment of deciding on the exact course of events usually involves a pressing decision: either to study at home or to relocate overseas. Both alternatives carry certain pros and cons that may affect not only the quality but even the very feeling of the learning process. The present article is going to discuss main differences in deciding whether to study a foreign language at home or abroad, presenting an exhaustive comparison which will...

How on earth do I pass this IELTS exam! Many of you who are wanting to go and study or work abroad needs to pass the IELTS exam.  Should you want to go study abroad, it is required for you to write the academic IELTS.  As someone who has taken it twice and as a native speaker, I have failed it twice. My third time will be my "lucky" one.  I'd like to call it lucky, however this exam takes loads of preparation.  Do not think t...

What are the benefits of learning a second language later in life? Through our younger years, we are forever learning and adapting to new situations. In our jobs, with our friends and family, as well as having to learn new things for work or tackle a new challenge with our kids.  However, when we get older, we slow down physically as well as mentally.  It is known that slowing down physically can affect our health such as our flexibili...

Imagine a baby mimicking everything you say in their own adorable way. Did you know this is exactly how children start to learn a language? If a child grows up in a place where multiple languages are spoken, such as Barcelona, where both Catalan and Spanish are official languages, they naturally absorb both without much effort. Catalan is also quite similar to French and Portuguese, making it easier for them to pick up those languages as well. A...

Are you looking for a place to visit where you can practice your English in real-world settings while enjoying breathtaking sights, culture, and friendly faces? You’re in luck! There are several destinations worldwide where English is spoken, but one country stands out for its warmth, friendliness, and willingness to engage with visitors regardless of language skills: South Africa.  P.S. I should know.... I'm South African and I love meetin...

A Guide For Learners in London Learning a new language is an exciting journey, but even the most hard-working learners can face challenges along the way. There are advantages and disadvantages of trying to learn a language in a big city like London. Here are some common mistakes learners make when taking language classes in London and how you can correct them: Speaking: Missing the Details of Pronunciation Confusing Similar Sounds: London's st...

Why are they important? Depending on when you use them, they can change the meaning and can affect the tone and politeness of a sentence. Online English tutors can provide targeted guidance to master these subtle but crucial aspects of the language. Let's look at the most common modal verbs: CAN WILL MAY COULD WOULD MIGHT MUST SHOULD OUGHT TO CAN Ability: “ I can speak Spanish”Permission: “You can use my phone to call your mum”Request...

Did you know that the younger you learn a new language, the better you become in its fluency as you get older?  Our brain structural network is also much stronger if we speak more than one language!  Some recent studies in neurology explore the benefits of speaking more than one language. It actually makes your brain much stronger! Have a look at a piece of writing I did on proficiency -  Another important factor that may affect ...

In the previous part, I was describing how your brain works and the most basic options you have to use your free time to improve your understanding of the Spanish language outside your lessons (this perfectly applies to other languages too). In this part, we’re going to explore other options that might pose a bigger challenge but will definitely give you increased interaction with Spanish, allowing you to improve your skills even faster: 1 - Vi...

Learning Spanish might be challenging at first, but as every single activity you do, it gets easier over time, and even (if you are just a little bit creative) entertaining, and thus the more you use it and enjoy it, the better. If you want to compare it with anything, learning might share similarities with muscles. Picture this: you see this big guy at your gym, and he is huge, he walks to the weights, and now he lifts 100 kilograms, the firs...

The language I am typing on: English - is renowned as the universal language of communication.  Native speakers will ask, "Why should we then learn a foreign language?" In this case, French as a foreign language. The futuristic industry that will remain at par with Artificial Integration (AI) is the world of multilingualism.  -  Join us at any level as we review guidelines for mastering la langue francaise. For beginners, there i...

The historical backdrop of the English language is a complicated and intriguing excursion that traverses more than a thousand years. It has gone through tremendous changes in regard to jargon, sentence structure, and elocution. Here is an improved on outline of the vital periods throughout the entire existence of English: English keeps on advancing with the impact of innovation, media, and social trade. New words are continually added to the la...

Starting something new, especially a profession where you have to speak in front of students, is a scary moment for many tutors. When you become a tutor, teaching your first class can be nerve racking. Here are some tips on how to start teaching Spanish classes! Why become a Spanish tutor? Choosing to become a Spanish tutor can be a highly rewarding experience. If you have decided to teach your own language, you'll discover the joy of transmitt...

People are always surprised when I tell them that I took 2 languages classes (Spanish and French) for GCSE and A-level because they assume that this is something excessively difficult or time-consuming or perhaps that requires an innate linguistic ability or extraordinary memory. Scrolling through pages of words may certainly make vocabulary learning seem incredibly alien and unwelcoming. But in truth, learning languages with their accompanying...