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Date: 23 November 2021 - 2:19pm

Ace the IELTS test with these tips and strategies

You have decided to take the IELTS test and work towards getting your dream job or studying on a course abroad.

Tags: English for adult learners, English for the workplace, Learn English, Vocabulary, English language

Woman practising with IELTS Coach on a laptop

Date: 23 November 2021 - 1:04pm

Top tips to get a better IELTS speaking score

Have you registered for the IELTS test and are you worried that you need a high band score? Have you taken IELTS in the past but could not get the desired band score in speaking?

Tags: English for adult learners, English for the workplace, Learn English, Vocabulary, English language

Date: 26 October 2021 - 11:12pm

Learn English online with these tips and resources from the British Council

Learning English fluently involves learning the four skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also includes vocabulary, grammar and several features of pronunciation.

Tags: Learning resources, Learn English, English for adult learners, English language

Date: 20 October 2021 - 1:20am

Improve your English vocabulary with these great tips

‘How do I improve my vocabulary?’

Tags: English for adult learners, English for the workplace, Learn English, Vocabulary, English language

Date: 19 October 2021 - 5:30pm

How to write the perfect cover letter

What is a cover letter?

Tags: English for adult learners, English for the workplace, English language, Learn English, Learning resources

Date: 18 October 2021 - 5:58pm

Seven simple ways to improve your speaking skills

Speaking English confidently is an important goal for many. Often, we hesitate because we are afraid of making mistakes or embarrassing ourselves in front of others.

Tags: English for adult learners, English for the workplace, Learn English, Speaking, English language

Date: 18 October 2021 - 4:33pm

How to improve your English pronunciation skills

For learners of English, perfecting the pronunciation of English sounds can be quite challenging.

Tags: English for adult learners, Pronunciation, English for the workplace, English language, Learn English

Date: 31 August 2021 - 12:16pm

How to improve your English writing skills

How to improve your English writing skills by Rajul Goveas

Tags: English for adult learners, Learn English, English language, Writing, Vocabulary

Date: 20 August 2021 - 11:00am

Best ways to improve your English speaking skills

‘What can I do to be more fluent in English while increasing confidence in my ability to communicate effectively?” Many who want to speak to impress have asked this question.

Tags: English for adult learners, Learn English, English for the workplace, English language, Education, Professional development, Performance

A pre-teen schoolgirl in her school uniform

Date: 9 April 2021 - 5:10pm

Guide to develop citizenship skills in kids and teens

Tags: English for kids and teens, Learn English, English language