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Using English subtitles in film
In Portugal we have always had a habit of subtitling our films, series, or any other type of program, whether in film or television. When there was some novel or series recorded, it sounded bad to our ears; the voices … Continue reading
Imparare l’inglese vivendo con una famiglia nel Regno Unito
June 14, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family, learn English in England, learning English, Speaking English
Sia che abbiate una conoscenza di base della lingua inglese, sia che siate in possesso di certificati ottenuti in Italia, scoprirete ben presto che l’unico modo per imparare una seconda lingua, qualunque essa sia, è vivere sul posto e dialogare … Continue reading
The British way of life
June 13, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, Interesting facts from around the world, learn English in England, Speaking English
Notice we said British, not English. A native of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall or Northern Ireland would not enjoy being called English and there are important differences between areas, as there are between old and young, rich and poor. However, some … Continue reading
Come imparare una seconda lingua
June 13, 2011 in cultural visits in the UK, English host families, find host family, learn English in England, Speaking English
Viviamo in un mondo globalizzato dove merci e persone si spostano di continuo da un capo all’altro del mondo. In un mondo senza barriere, la conoscenza delle lingue straniere è non solo una forza, ma soprattutto una necessità se si … Continue reading
Trova una famiglia ospitante in Inghilterra
June 7, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family, learn English in England, learning English, Speaking English
Se state cercando di organizzare una vacanza studio o un corso di lingua inglese in Inghilterra non avrete che la difficoltà` della scelta di fronte all’incredibile ricchezza di possibilità a vostra disposizione. Ma, nonostante questo, fare una scelta che sia … Continue reading
Colloquial English – How to get to grips with speaking English
Using informal English will make you sound more fluent, but it has to be current (not out or date) and appropriate to the region and age group. An Iraqi acquaintance used to say something was “awesome” when he meant very … Continue reading