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.
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Catherine Jones
Aug 293 min read
Practical Tips for Online English Lessons
Welcome to a guide on making the most out of your online English lessons. Whether you're new to online lessons or looking to enhance your ex
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Catherine Jones
Feb 232 min read
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe
Victoria Sponge Cake, also known as a 'Victoria Sandwich' is a quintessentially British treat.
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Catherine Jones
Jan 262 min read
What to study for Key Word Transformations - Cambridge B2 First
Key Word Transformations. Here's my check list of areas to study which will help you master this part of the exam:
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Catherine Jones
Nov 24, 20234 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...
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Catherine Jones
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Shrewsbury's Rich History
Why studying in this historic town is a unique and rewarding experience. Shrewsbury is a charming medieval town located in the heart of...
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David Mitchell
Jul 25, 20236 min read
Resilience
A GUEST BLOG: David Mitchell reflects on a conversation with his daughter about combating boredom and fostering resilience in life.
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Catherine Jones
Jun 29, 20233 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..
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Catherine Jones
Apr 3, 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.
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Catherine Jones
Oct 1, 20223 min read
Is this River the Reason you're Learning English?
Just 15 miles from Shrewsbury lies the small village of Coalbrookdale on the river Severn. Read about its link to your English studies.
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Catherine Jones
Aug 26, 20224 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
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Catherine Jones
Apr 21, 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.
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Catherine Jones
Dec 1, 20215 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.
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Catherine Jones
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Biscuits! - An innocent alternative to swearing.
During a recent visit to some friends of ours for the weekend, I was lucky enough to be entertained by their delightful children aged 6...
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Catherine Jones
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Top Tips for Learning New Vocabulary
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by vocabulary? Do you have lists and list of new words but remember nothing? Here are my top tips.
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Catherine Jones
Feb 11, 20212 min read
A message to anyone who is homeschooling
A blog about homeschooling! Metalanguage is just the names we give things.
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Catherine Jones
Dec 9, 20203 min read
Christmas Flora and Fauna
A blog about Christmas vocabulary - Flora and Fauna.
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Catherine Jones
Oct 30, 20203 min read
Making a Breakthrough
Improve fluency, accuracy & confidence. Study structural English functional skills to ensure balanced learning & accelerated progress.
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