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[...] is that we have the chance to create a new personality for ourselves when we learn a second language. We can be like actors performing a role. If we are shy in our first language, we can choose [...]

[...] . Correct grammar is more important than good pronunciation. The only way to truly learn a second language is to go to that country where it is spoken. Adults cannot become fluent speakers of a second [...]

[...] languages, but the specific language and communication strategies you use to speak in your first language may not work as well in English. In this...read more [...]

[...] to improve your English is to immerse yourself in the language and stop communicating in your first language. Secondly, we can express a cautious or reluctant opinion when we show that we are not [...]

[...] for this effect. The reason for this effect is that we have an emotional attachment to our first language, because it is the language we used as a child. Our deepest and oldest memories, the ones we [...]

[...] or completely disagree. The only good English teachers are native speakers, teachers whose first language is English. British English is superior (better than) American English. Correct grammar is [...]

[...] ideas. The post How to make sure you don’t forget new words in English appeared first on British English Coach. [...]

[...] . The post Is your perfectionism stopping you getting better at English? appeared first on British English Coach. [...]

[...] frightens the life out of you? The post How to express fear in English appeared first on British English Coach. [...]

[...] to English-language radio while you’re doing the housework. How about listening to the British English Coach podcast every day? Have you thought about buying an Audio Course in English? Have you [...]

Listen to the podcast first then read the article A strange sound makes you up one morning. The sound of something tiny, moving around quickly. You w [...]

[...] verbs one of the most frustrating things about the English language. It’s so easy for native speakers. We use phrasal verbs without thinking. In fact, most native speakers – except for [...]

[...] , partly agree, partly disagree or completely disagree. The only good English teachers are native speakers, teachers whose first language is English. British English is superior (better than) American [...]

[...] exercises than actually communicating in English? Do you only want to speak English with native speakers? Do you ask your teachers to correct every mistake and then feel discouraged when they do? Do [...]

[...] to communicate as equals with other adults. When we communicate in a foreign language with native speakers of that language, we notice the difference between their sophisticated use of language and [...]

[...] . Make sure you check word type (noun, verb etc.) and make a note of the meaning. Read the example sentence which shows how the word is used in context and refer back to the text you read in which you [...]

[...] I will ever feel 100% comfortable speaking Spanish. The truth is I feel like I have a different personality when I speak Spanish. What about you? Do you feel like you have a different personality [...]

[...] language and you can practise English. If I were you, I would go to a small town in an English-speaking country and immerse yourself in the language and the culture. Find a job working in an English- [...]

[...] I’m not sure there is a best way to improve your English. I suppose that going to an English-speaking country to study English might be a good way. I’m no expert but if I had to say, I guess that [...]

[...] Most of you probably find phrasal verbs one of the most frustrating things about the English language. It’s so easy for native [...]

[...] Listen to the Podcast here Read the article below Have you heard of the Vocabulary Graveyard? It’s the place where words go to die. Many years ago, one of my teaching mentors told me [...]