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Try a different way to improve your listening skills. You can listen to some podcast for free, whereas others require membership.

https://lnkd.in/ePUEAPdE New article available to help you talk about the spring and the allergies and symptoms that come with this beautiful season. An Ed App training is also available.

Ed App : new subject available - How to talk about sports in English With the olympics coming up in just a few months, everyone will be talking about sports... A new ed app micro-learning session is available to help you learn the correct verbs to use, and to give you some suggestions about what sports related topics you can discuss with colleagues and clients. If you do not have access to my micro-learning courses, please contact me.

https://lnkd.in/eUE-wvE3 C’est la saison du ski, mais comment parler du ski en anglais avec vos collègues anglophones ? Il est parfois difficile de trouver les mots corrects pour parler de sport et d’activités. Voici quelques conseils simples que vous pouvez suivre... To speak about sports use the verbs: Do + an individual sport - I DO taekwondo on Tuesday nights Play + a team sport or a sport with equipment - I play rugby/ I play golf every weekend The verb / go + verb ING - I ski every year / I go skiing every year The verb practise is only used when you talk about a specific action in the sport - I must practise my serve during my next tennis lesson

https://lnkd.in/eatscn9s To help you prepare for Toeic tests or even to refresh your grammar and professional vocabulary, this application has both free and paid versions. A little bit of practice everyday goes a long way!

https://lnkd.in/eyMkyCWX If boring grammar exercises aren't your cup of tea, you can try a night of laughing instead. You can find English stand up comedy shows in the heart of Paris, a much more interesting way to learn and test of your abilities!

Expand your vocabulary by reading an English classic adapted for language learners. If you get frustrated reading books because the vocabulary is too difficult you can try reading a range of books that have been specifically adapted for English learners. There are different levels to choose from, ranging from beginner to more advanced levels. With Valentines day coming up soon why not try one of the most passionate love stories ever written ; Wuthering Heights, by Emilie Brontë. The adapted book is available here: https://lnkd.in/e88dxvVj

https://lnkd.in/ex_zmr5S Ted talks are a great way to practice your English listening skills and develop a greater understanding of leadership practices in a global context.

https://lnkd.in/ej4FQmMs A short article with some ideas to help you integrate English learning into your lifestyle using " a little but often" approach... 10 bonnes habitudes pour améliorer votre anglais. Idées pour vous aider à utiliser une approche « un peu mais souvent » de l’apprentissage des langues Learning a language is difficult, it takes time patience and perseverance. In order to keep yourself motivated, it is important to adopt a “little bit often” (un peu mais souvent) approach to language learning. Here are 10 tips to integrate language learning painlessly (sans douleur) into your life. Tip 1. The Golden Rule – whatever you choose to do, make sure that you enjoy it! Grammar activities will certainly help you to improve your level. However, if every time you pick up a pen you want to cry (pleurer), perhaps you should do something else. 2.When you are walking the dog, driving to work, doing the household chores (taches ménagères), taking your children to school or waiting to collect them, listen to a podcast. All music platforms have a wide range of podcasts to choose from. From true crime to science or podcasts specifically for language learners you will surely find something to suit your tastes (selon vos goûts). 3.When you're drinking your coffee in the morning watch or listen to the news in English, you can choose from the BBC World Service, the radio, CNN or even France 24, which gives the news of France in English. 4.Spend 5 minutes a day on a language learning app. There are many free applications available, some applications allow you to compete with colleagues, friends or even your children. People who take courses with me have access to vocabulary microlearning training via Ed app. 5.Commit to watching English TV with English subtitles at least 2 times per week. There is no excuse not to watch TV shows in English now that you can change the language on TVs and stream via numerous platforms. 6.Nominate one day per week, where everyone speaks English at the dinner table. 7.Make a date to speak English at least once a week with a colleague, family member, friend or conversation partner. Several websites exist (such as Conversation Exchange) where you can find a partner. 8. If you don’t like podcasts, when you do the household chores try to listen to English music and after check the lyrics (paroles) of your favourite songs. 9. Read a book every night, even if it's one page. Books that are specifically adapted to English learners or digital versions reduce frustration. 10. If you don’t like reading before bedtime, you can try listening to a meditation in English to help you fall asleep The little and often technique should help you practise and improve your English level in a way that is easy to integrate into your life and is a source of enjoyment rather than pain!

https://lnkd.in/duQrHmRZ Are you a resolution quitter? If you want to keep your resolutions this year why not make them SMART? New article available with vocabulary and tips to help you keep your resolutions