English VS German: the surprisingly Germanic roots of English

While English and German at a first glance might not seem similar at all, they actually share common linguistic origins. Here we are going to tell a brief history of the two languages, and highlight the most common words of germanic origin in modern English. This English VS German comparison should help German students feel… [Continue]

April 16, 2019 | 0 comments

HOW TO START FORMAL EMAIL

HOW TO START FORMAL EMAIL Here are some pointers on how to start formal email Use the correct salutation. Always start a formal email with the persons name if you know it and always Mr, Mrs, Dr or whatever title they may have, remember to follow a title with their last… [Continue]

April 11, 2019 | 0 comments

Early morning start VS late night: the best times to study

Let me start with a disclaimer: there is no general consensus among scientific studies about what the most effective time of the day to study a new language would be. So as a general rule of thumb, it’s worth trying different options, and if an early morning start works best for you, then stick to… [Continue]

April 10, 2019 | 0 comments

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER

LANGUAGE LEARNER An English language learner must follow a set of rules when learning English as a second language. If you are a language learner in English here are 5 tips on what you need to do. 1. Do not be scared If you don’t believe in yourself you will find it hard… [Continue]

April 5, 2019 | 0 comments

Irish English: words and idioms of the Emerald Isle

I had the pleasure of living in Dublin for about two years: it’s a beautiful, friendly city. Ireland as a whole is a fantastic country, full of breathtaking landscapes and lovely small towns waiting to be discovered. While travelling to Ireland certainly doesn’t require learning the Irish language (in fact, Irish Gaelic is spoken by very few people nowadays),… [Continue]