Common Student Challenges – 2 – Confidence

“My grammar/ speaking/ writing etc. is bad”   “Is it? Really? Are you sure? Who told you that?” These are the questions I ask my students (or anyone) who say such things. The first point is who are you to judge your grammar, speaking etc....

Common Student Challenges – 1 – Time

“I don’t have enough time.” This is one of the most common problems students face. It’s interesting, though, that almost everyone says this. We have met students who do 3 jobs, have young children, and have to study for a test. We have also met...

Improve Your Speaking – Know The Answer

So, you want to improve your English speaking skills. Honestly, you should stop reading this, and find an opportunity to speak with a native speaker. I know…. I know… that’s difficult… and when you finally DO speak with a native speaker, the...