Why Read Books in One Sitting?

Why Read Books in One Sitting?

Why Read Books in One Sitting?

Binge watching TV is a common pastime for people wanting a break at the end of a long day or week. We can also apply this intensive style to our reading. Check out these 5 reasons for diving into a book and not stopping until we reach the last page. It trains our focus. The modern world is obsessed with multi-tasking, so it takes effort… Read More

Questioning Sources

Questioning Sources

Questioning Sources

‘Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.’ – Voltaire Does unlimited data at our fingertips mean we’re better informed than we’ve ever been? Unfortunately, it can bring us closer to misinformation as well as the content we need. Accepting data without questioning it is like drinking without first looking into the glass, so it’s important to develop the right critical thinking… Read More

Fun with Idioms

Fun with Idioms

Fun with Idioms

Idioms are colourful phrases with secret meanings! They are a fun way to spice up your English, so I always make sure my students learn and use them whenever they can. Here are three tips to help you get the ball rolling with idioms! Be all ears It may be difficult to wrap your head around idioms at first because their literal meanings are rarely helpful at all. Instead… Read More

Improving Your IELTS Writing Grade

Improving Your IELTS Writing Grade

Improving Your IELTS Writing Grade

Writing is one of the most challenging tasks in language tests, and Task 2 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is no exception. Having worked with both young and adult learners, I have developed three steps to helping anyone improve their band score in IELTS Writing Task 2: Fast and furious  Unlike other exams that test endurance through long essays, IELTS writing is… Read More