Blog - Pronunciation and Accent Training

English Grammar: How Its Strange Rules Can Make Language Learning a Challenge

20 April 2021

To conquer a new language, you ideally need to remember all sorts of grammatical rules and regulations – including ones that make your written and spoken communications as accurate and effective as possible, which is especially important in business.
One way to help you make sense of grammar when learning a new language is to deepen your baseline understanding of your native language, which for many of us in the UK means tackling English grammar. In this article, we look at a few unusual English grammar rules head-on.

Roll Your Rs Like a Pro! Making Sense of Spanish Pronunciation

13 April 2021

Learning Spanish can have your tongue-twisting as if it is limbering up for a limerick competition. However, with a little practice, you can perfect your pronunciation in no time. In this article, we share a few useful tips to help you get your Spanish pronunciation sounding just right.

Do Language-learning Apps Work – or Do You Need a Tutor?

03 November 2020

We have seen time and time again how quickly and effectively people can learn a language when working one-to-one with a language tutor or in small and sociable conversational groups. Both scenarios can be achieved in person or virtually, using technology to facilitate teaching rather than do the teaching.

However, app-based language learning saw a surge in interest during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, so might apps offer an effective alternative way to learn a language? In this article, we consider the limitations of language-learning apps.

Pronunciation and Accent Reduction – Teaching Tips

26 February 2019

Pronunciation is a notoriously tricky part of language teaching and learning no matter how experienced a trainer is. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rookie right out of a teaching qualification, tackling pronunciation can be a daunting and overwhelming task. However, once you take the leap, you’ll see that ‘little and often’ really does make a difference when it comes to pronunciation.

Famous English Quotes

08 November 2018

Writers, thinkers, leaders, creators and artists are just some of the people who contributed to a plethora of quotable one-liners.

Understanding the Differences Between British and American English

19 July 2018

English is a great language to learn if you want a head-start in the business world. It is widely regarded as the language of global business (plus a common language for internet content), and it is spoken widely around the world.