7 Common English-Language Interview Questions – Including Some You Won’t Expect
Feeling nervous before a job interview? Totally normal. Everyone wants to make a great impression and land the role — and it’s even more nerve-wracking if the interview is in English and you’re not 100% confident in your language skills. The good news? With some preparation and practice, you can turn your nerves into confidence. […]
How to Break the Language Barrier
No matter how many tests you’ve aced or how many articles and books you’ve read in the language you’re learning, nothing compares to actually talking to someone who speaks that language fluently. This helps you overcome the language barrier and enhances your conversational skills. You think they might laugh if you say something or wrong […]
7 Ways to Learn a Language Outside the Classroom
Bored of your textbook? Languages aren't just something you learn – they're something you live. To learn a language well, do your best to integrate it into your everyday routines. Here are a few easy ideas on how to do that! 1. Watch TV! Lots of it Pick a TV show or movie you have […]
Should You Attend University in the UK or US?
Daniela Alvarez is a current Oxford undergraduate student who also considered going to university in the US. She did all the research, so you don't have to! The UK might be right for you, if… …you know exactly what you want to study. When applying for UK universities, you have to choose your undergraduate course […]
Top Tips for Reading in a Foreign Language
Editor's note: Guillaume LP is a friend of the Langu blog who writes an excellent French-language blog about his adventures learning a variety of languages, particularly English & Dutch. Guillaume was kind enough to translate one of his posts about reading into English for us! How important is reading when it comes to learning a new […]
Algunas Consideraciones Para Aprender Un Nuevo Idioma
Cuando estamos dispuestos a aprender seriamente un nuevo idioma, lo primero que hacemos es buscar una buena escuela de idiomas y /o un tutor con quien nos encontramos a gusto y nos sentimos hasta emocionados de seguir un plan de estudios. Hasta aquí todo queda claro. Pero, hay más consideraciones que tener presente para lograr […]
Top 5 Tips for Learning a Language: Boost Your Proficiency and Fluency
Language teachers are often asked how long it will take to become proficient in a language. Learning a language is like going to the gym: there’s no overnight success. It takes hard work and sustained effort, but over time you’ll definitely start noticing results. Here are five language learning tips to boost your chances of […]