How we learn has been studied a lot, there are books and books on the theory of learning and the best methods of teaching. But one Soviet psychologist in 1935 came up with a theory that is taught to teachers all over the world. Let me introduce Mr. Lev Vygotsky. I was walking through the
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I was talking to a friend the other day who decided now was the right time to tell me about a moment I had said something completely inappropriate in a meeting. I had no idea I had done it until he mentioned it. The meeting was a year ago and I have no memory of
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It was a warm Monday morning as I parked the car-share vehicle and walked into the co-working offices in the center of Barcelona. I had been asked to help two workers of a global marketing company improve their English. What I was not expecting was to walk away with two additional clients. I coach a
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Make learning a natural part of your life – not an add-on. Does learning English feel like hard work? The thought of getting out the books, removing distractions and focusing on learning English can feel like a big task, something that’s not natural or part of your everyday life. However, learning can be a natural
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I am regularly asked this questions, but many don’t like the answer! I’ve read a lot about how to learn a language. I’m learning Spanish. So when it comes to knowing how to learn, I have two very important foundations to speak from, one as learner and one as a teacher. Right from the word
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Growing up in the United Kingdom I was always told that learning a second language was important, not for any other reason than it opened up more doors for better employment. When I was 14, I was not interested in French class and my potential employability, but now as an English Language Teacher all I
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