If you’re a Spanish learner, you’ve likely encountered the challenge of understanding and using the Spanish past tenses: preterite and imperfect. These two tenses are crucial for expressing actions and events that have occurred in the past in Spanish, but they can be confusing to differentiate and use correctly In…

As language instructors, we don’t promote the use of offensive language. However, it’s important to recognize that curse words are a part of every language, and it’s essential to understand them. That is why, today, we’re going to explore the world of curse words in Arabic. Swear words allow people…

Is it true that you can learn languages with Netflix? The answer is a resounding yes! While there are plenty of ways to improve your language skills, watching TV shows is an excellent method that offers a fun and immersive learning experience. Just think of all the great foreign TV…

Are you teaching your first lesson today? Do you already have an English lesson plan? For language tutors, the first day of lessons can be daunting. Where do you start? What language skills should you focus on? How will the lesson flow? More importantly: What will I do if I…

Language tutors are enthusiastic, passionate people who love sharing their love for their language and culture with other people, but this doesn’t mean that things always go smoothly for them!  Even for the most motivated of us, there are some teaching challenges that we will inevitably face in the virtual…

Learning a new language is a fascinating journey, one that can take you to places never before imagined, teach you to see the world with new eyes and turn you into a more empathetic person. However, as with most things in life, the challenges of learning a new language are…

Have you ever stopped to think what your learning style was as a student? As language tutors, we know that no two students are alike. And we’re not just talking about our learners’ unique personalities, but also about their learning styles and preferences: While one learner may thrive in a…

We all know the feeling. You’re in an important meeting or giving a presentation, and you suddenly realize that you’ve made a mistake in your grammar. Your mind races as you try to figure out how to fix it without drawing too much attention to yourself. But here’s the thing:…

Have you ever thought about learning a language abroad? Moving to a new country is often seen as a daunting prospect. But while it can be challenging, it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience – both personally and professionally  – and, of course, an invaluable opportunity to learn a…

What makes a memorable lesson? Is it the tutor’s ability to make a complex concept digestible? Or the ability to evoke an emotional response? And are innovative teaching strategies intrinsically better than more traditional ones? While there’s no one answer to what makes a great teaching moment, we can all…