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My Review Of The Language Habit Toolkit
“Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life.” Gretchen Rubin The internet houses a bizillion habit quotes (just Google the expression “habit quotes” and you’ll see what I mean). I chose that one because: It’s poetic I like architecture It’s...
How To Have A Conversation In English Thanks To Movies
Want to have a conversation in English? A lot of people are simply looking for some to speak to in English. Does that sound like you? No matter where you are in the world, that’s quite an easy problem to fix. You can go on an app or website like Tandem or iTalki where...
How to Boost Your Listening Skills with Interactive Video Transcripts
Updated March 2021. One of the most powerful tools for developing your listening skills could be hiding under your favourite videos: the interactive transcript. I’ve talked quite a lot recently about transcripts on this blog, especially in the context of podcasts....
5 Reasons To Improve Your Advanced English Listening Comprehension Skills With Online Conferences
Updated February 2021 Want to improve your advanced English listening comprehension skills? Ever been to an online conference? Wondering what on earth the connection between them is? An online conference is basically a traditional conference, with talks and speakers...
5 Movies In English To Make Sense Of 2020
How can we make sense of the most difficult year of our collective lives? Through the magic of cinema. Going forward with Leo Listening in 2021, I want to focus not only on helping you understand movies in English and native English speakers without subtitles, but...
How to Make English Fun with Game Shows and TV & Movie Games
Would you like to inject some fun into your English learning? And do it while watching TV? Well, you're in luck - Vickie, from yesstilltalking.com helps adult English learners use speaking games to feel more at ease in English. Vickie became passionate about using...
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