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Here, you’ll find articles, tips, and mini-lessons to help you improve your skills, discover British culture, and deepen your understanding of the language. Plus, it's a great opportunity to practise your reading.
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What are collocations and why are they important?
Collocations are common word pairings that native speakers use instinctively. Unfortunately, for non-native speakers...
Catherine Jones
Mar 213 min read
Balancing English Skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
When learning English, it’s important to practise all four key skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Catherine Jones
Nov 29, 20242 min read
1-to-1 English lessons or study in a group? - Which is right for you?
Unlike many other classroom subjects, language learning is a skill that requires both theory and practice.
Catherine Jones
Oct 25, 20244 min read
How to Learn English Like a Native: The Power of Language Acquisition and Immersion
Think about how you learned your first language. Did you use a translator or follow a textbook? Probably not. Instead, you learned it natura
Catherine Jones
Jun 28, 20243 min read
"Not your average English Course - It's so much better!"
Whether you are a junior or adult learner, my English in Shropshire courses are designed to help you make significant progress in your Engli
Catherine Jones
Apr 26, 20242 min read
5 ways to make your English more natural
Are you looking to improve your English language skills and sound more like a native speaker? Achieving natural, fluent English involves...
Catherine Jones
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Overcoming a Fear of Speaking
A GUEST BLOG: I’ve always found it hard to speak to someone - especially to strangers - even in my first language, so try to imagine how ...
Francesca Di Filippo
Aug 25, 20232 min read
How long does it take to learn English?
Students often ask me how long it takes to learn English, and of course the answer is always - it depends! It depends on many factors, but..
Catherine Jones
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Vocabulary Meaning, Form, and Use - How to Really Level up your English
Understand meaning, form, and the real use of lexis in order to use it naturally and communicate well.
Catherine Jones
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Self-study English
Let's talk about some ways to self-study English, but first... is it even possible to learn a language through self-study?
Well, if you're
Catherine Jones
Aug 27, 20224 min read
How Much are English Lessons?
Here are a few questions to ask before you book your lessons in order to ensure you are getting good value for your money.
Catherine Jones
Apr 22, 20224 min read
Countdown to Christmas: How to practise your English this festive season.
What better way include some English practise into your daily routine than by doing one small English activity every day.
Catherine Jones
Dec 1, 20215 min read
A message to anyone who is homeschooling
A blog about homeschooling! Metalanguage is just the names we give things.
Catherine Jones
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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