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What Karl Bushby Can Teach Us About Learning English

Today saw our wonderful student Andres from Chile finish his last class before heading off for further adventures in the UK. His thirst for venturing into the unknown reminded me of someone similar from the UK, someone most people won’t have heard of...

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Why ‘Project Hail Mary’ Might Just Save Your Next Teen Lesson

If you’d told me last month that a science fiction novel about astrophysics, extremophiles, and interstellar diplomacy would lead to one of the most heart-warming lessons I’ve ever taught, I might’ve raised an eyebrow. But Project Hail Mary by Andy...

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Ed Atkins, Post-it Notes, and the Fluency We Can’t Fake

At Ed Atkins’ new show at Tate Britain, I found myself standing in front of a wall covered in Post-it notes, thinking about language learning. Not the kind of thought I expected to have, surrounded by creepy CGI avatars and immersive sound design. But...

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Boost Your English and Explore London in Just a Few Weeks at ABC School of English

Ever thought about improving your English while experiencing one of the world’s most exciting cities? At ABC School of English, you can do just that—even if you only have a few weeks to spare. Our immersive English courses let you explore, learn, and...

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Breaking Barriers in the Classroom: The Unexpected Power of Break the Mould

I came across Break the Mould by Sinéad Burke purely by chance one weekend, while picking up some books from the local library with my daughter in the young readers section. I immediately saw the potential this book could have in the classroom, and...

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Listening Your Way to Fluent Conversations: Tips from Leil Lowndes’ How to Talk to Anyone

I’ve seen firsthand how crucial listening skills are to becoming fluent in English. But let’s face it, improving your listening can sometimes feel like a bit of a mystery. So, what if we looked at it through a different lens—like the advice from How to...

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

This morning, while listening to the shortened version of The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck on the tube, I couldn’t help but reflect on how the principles of a growth mindset have impacted my own work and life—especially during moments of...

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Valentine’s Day: Love, Language, and Learning

Love is in the air this February, and no, we’re not just talking about the chocolates and roses. Valentine’s Day isn’t only a time for hearts and flowers, it’s also a great opportunity to show your love for learning—especially when it comes to...

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Call and Response: The Confident Speaker’s Secret Weapon

At our school, we offer free meditation classes and the students love them. However, we ask them to do something a little unexpected for your average meditation class. As part of the practice they close their eyes and speak. It’s part of a simple...

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Singing Your Way to Success: Luna’s One Direction to English Fluency

After discovering Luna’s natural approach to learning using Active Recall (see previous blog) I thought I’d better ask her how she first got into learning English. To my surprise she told me the moment she first heard What Makes You Beautiful by One...

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