How learning English can help you expand your social reach

In an age where there is more competition than ever before for top jobs, your social network can be a powerful asset. Learning English [https://englishlive.ef.com/en-gb/] can help you expand your social reach and make yourself more competitive at work. It’s also great fun to have

What’s it like to meet an online student face to face for the first time?

One of the best things about learning (and teaching) a language online is being able to meet people from all over the world every day without even needing to leave your home. Learners get to know teachers, teachers get to know learners, we all make friends and find out interestin

How to speak English like a native speaker

Nobody wants to speak ‘textbook English’. The dated expressions and formal phrases you may remember from school can be entirely different from the real-world English used by native speakers. While achieving native-level fluency is a lofty goal, there are many small steps you can

6 English words and expressions for supporting your favourite sports team

Going to watch live sports can be great fun but sometimes it can be difficult to know what to say in your second language. If you are learning English, these words and expressions will be useful to help you get started supporting your favourite sports teams in English. COME ON

What’s the Best English Accent to Learn?

THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU! When new students join EF English Live [https://englishlive.ef.com/], they often come with an idea about what correct English sounds like, even if they’re just beginners. In most countries around the world, it’s common to hear spoken English on telev

5 Ways Our Classes Will Help You in the Real World

One of the best parts about learning English is that the language has an immediate practical application—you can use it straight away. Of course, to build confidence, most people want to practice speaking and listening with others before heading out into the ‘real-world’. It’s n

Breaking cultural diversity barriers with English

Whether it’s in the workplace, on vacation or for everyday life, most people who learn English [https://englishlive.ef.com/] do so to speak with someone from another cultural background. Think about it – if you just wanted to speak with people from the same cultural background, t

What would Shakespeare make of Harry Potter?

Shakespeare is the most celebrated English writer of all time. He’s invented words and expressions that have helped shape the language as we know it today. What would he make of modern English, though? When it comes to modern writers in English, few can match the fame of JK Rowli

Learning English is a safe haven for next economic crisis

As the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 reached its peak, people all over the world had to cut back on spending and think carefully about how to secure their employment in the future. One result of this was increased economic migration, another was increasing competition for

Social media terminology: Troll, hater, meme...

Social media can be a minefield to navigate. Especially in a second language. There are always new terms to keep up with and other people are never afraid to point out things that are wrong. Don’t fear, though. Make sure you know these simple pieces of English social media vocabu