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Does speaking another language cause anxiety?
For some people—most people, actually, the data say around 70%—speaking another language makes them feel anxious, silly and uncomfortable. I am one of those people, and also a language teacher, so I have some insights on this topic. The holy grail, from a learner’s perspective, is feeling at ease when speaking to other people in…
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What do good language learners have in common?
Everyone is totally different with a lot in common. In my experience as a teacher, for more years than I care to mention, the following are some of the key things that the good language learners do. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, simply some of the key features that have stood out for…
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We all have a superpower
We all have a superpower: our ability to learn whatever we put our minds to. And we all have kryptonite: self-doubt, mental blocks, stress, conflicting values and priorities—good days and bad. My one-to-one English courses recognise your superpower and manage your kryptonite. Together, we focus on the exact conversations you need to have, building your…
Mark Walker
Executive English