15 applications that will help in learning English

Learning English is a rather laborious process and many cannot find a free minute to visit a tutor or even sit and study on their own. In such situations, mobile applications save, they can be used on the road, walking the dog, or cleaning the house. Edition…

The mistakes in English that each of us makes

It doesn't matter what level you have. Even native speakers are sometimes confused in these words, says Lifehacker. 1. Lay and lie This is the pearl of all grammatical mistakes. Precisely because the words are similar in meaning and sound. But the nuances still exist. To lie is translated by the Cambridge Dictionary: ...

The mistakes that Americans most often notice in our speech

Mistakes in the speech of Russian-speaking people studying English arise not only due to confusion in grammar or insufficient vocabulary. It is also difficult for us because our speech apparatus was formed in a different way and "sharpened" for a different pronunciation. And besides, we perceive many ordinary things differently from native speakers of English. Bright Side has systematized ...

135 most useful phrases in English

If you speak English, you will not be lost anywhere. Lifehacker has prepared a selection of phrases that will be useful to all travelers vacationing abroad. 1. Phrases for all occasions 2. For communication at the airport and on board 3. Phrases for communication at the hotel ...

Unusual Ways to Learn Any Language: Polyglot Tips

Translator and writer Kato Lomb knew 16 languages, she learned almost everything on her own and constantly got acquainted with new ones - for example, she took up Hebrew at the age of 80. At the same time, she was sure that people should not be divided into those for whom new languages ​​are easier to learn, and those for whom it is not available. "Theories and Practices" published ...

20 language errors that will be issued abroad

Few speak a non-native language perfectly. And there are mistakes that make people abroad understand that you are most likely from Russia. These mistakes are natural and predictable and are usually explained by the habit of “thinking in Russian”. Online English School Skyeng has prepared a list of the most typical ...

Interesting facts about the English language

Lifehacker collected fascinating and sometimes unexpected facts about the English language. Statistics Although English only ranks 3rd on the list of most popular languages, the total number of English speakers is over a billion. This is about every 7th earthling. However, one should not think that ...

A terrible disease that threatens 'ours' after moving to the USA

The author of the Telegram channel "Behind the Bugrom" shared his observation about the strangeness of some Russian-speaking immigrants in the United States. Someone was terribly indignant and offended, saying that only someone who has never lived in America can write this. And someone, looking the truth in the eye, agreed: this ...

At what age do you need to start learning a foreign language to succeed

If you want to have knowledge of grammar of English or any other language, as a native speaker, you must start learning it before the age of 10. People have a high ability to learn until the age of 17 or 18, after which it gradually decreases, writes the BBC. ...

How to learn English words quickly: 15 simple tricks

Replenishment of vocabulary is a prerequisite for improving the English language. The more vocabulary you have, the better you will understand the language and speak it, the more literate your speech will become. Englex has compiled tips on how to learn English words quickly. ...

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