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5 Tips to Improve Your English Speaking Skills
Have you listened to this week's listening lesson yet? Crazy English, a fairly crazy method for practicing English speaking, but effective for the following reasons: \- It removes the fear of making m...
The Benefits of Dictation Practice for Learning a Foreign Language
1. Fully Supports and Enhances All 4 Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing \- Listening. Because you listen and write at the same time, you'll know the vocabulary precisely, or you'll need...
Common Struggles with English Dictation Practice (Part 1)
When doing dictation practice, do you often run into this situation: (1) Lots of new words you can't hear, (2) The listening passage is long and hard so you get discouraged, (3) You can't listen close...
Common Struggles with Dictation Practice (Part 2)
Continuing on the topic of difficulties in dictation listening, this week I'll share methods for dealing with the remaining 3 difficulties, which are: (3) Not being able to catch every word clearly; (...
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 1)
--- In this part I'll share about 2 apps for listening and speaking skills, and next week will be reading and writing skills. Everyone stay tuned! 1. Listening Practice App: WELE Web-App As you alread...
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 2)
3. Reading practice apps: Kindle This is a book-reading app that has a mobile app version letting users read and take notes. When you come across a new word, you can look it up in English or Vietnames...
How Dictation Practice Helps Beginners Overcome English Learning Challenges
I. Introduction Imagine you're sitting in a classroom, surrounded by classmates who seem to pick up English with ease while you struggle to understand even the simplest phrases. This situation is all ...
Why Do Vietnamese Struggle with Listening? 3 Causes and Solutions
Many Vietnamese learn English for years but still cannot understand spoken English. Discover the causes and solutions.
5 Types of English Podcasts for Each Level (A1-C1)
Not sure which podcast to listen to? Guide to choosing the right podcast from beginner to advanced.
Does Listening to English While Sleeping Work? (Science Answers)
Many believe listening to English while sleeping helps learn faster. What does science say about this?
Vocabulary in Context: Why Learning Through Listening Beats Flashcards
Flashcards are popular but not the most effective way to learn vocabulary. Learn why contextual learning is better.
How to Understand British vs American English
Used to American accent but struggle with British? Learn the differences and how to practice both accents.
TOEIC Listening: 7 Tips to Score 400+ Points
TOEIC Listening 400+ is not hard if you have the right strategy. 7 practical tips to help you reach your goal.
Shadowing Technique: The Method of Imitating Native Speakers
Shadowing is a technique of speaking along with native speakers with very short delay. Learn how to combine shadowing with dictation for comprehensive improvement.
Learning by Topic: How to Choose Podcasts for Your Level
WELE has hundreds of podcasts across many topics. How do you choose the right one for your level and interests?
How Busy People Learn English: Just 15 Minutes a Day
No time to learn English? With the right method, 15 minutes a day is enough to make progress.
Connected Speech: The Secret to Understanding Fast Native Speakers
Why do native speakers say "gonna", "wanna", "lemme"? Understanding connected speech so you're never confused again.
Is Learning English Through Movies Really Effective? (The Harsh Truth)
You watch English movies every day but still can't improve? You might be making a fundamental mistake.
Why Dictation Is The Most Effective English Learning Method
Discover the history, science, and application of the dictation method - used by military and schools for over 100 years.
5 Common Mistakes That Keep You From Improving Your English
Been learning English for years but still can't speak? You might be making one of these 5 common mistakes.