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English for Adults

How to Improve English Speaking as an Adult: The 2025 Guide

“If you're going to learn a new language, you can't try to be perfect. You'll stop yourself from talking. You just have to let g...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

English Grammar

What is the Difference Between “Who” and “Whom”? The Complete Guide

Understanding the proper usage of “who” versus “whom” is an essential element of communicating clearly and professionally in English. Howeve...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

English Grammar

Step-by-Step English Grammar for Beginners: The 2025 Guide

Did you know that even native speakers make grammar mistakes every day? For beginners, mastering English grammar is like building a house—on...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

Learn English

Setting Effective English Learning Goals: The Ultimate Guide

Learning a new language like English can seem like an intimidating endeavor. With so many skills to master—reading, writing, speaking, liste...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

Learn English

Neuroscience-Backed Methods for Learning English in 2025: The Definitive Guide

"The brain's capacity for language learning is virtually limitless, making every human a potential genius." —Michael J. Gelb ...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

Learn English

From Hello to Fluency: My 8-Year Journey to English Proficiency

It was the summer of 2012. I was 16 years old, sitting in my high school English class in Vietnam. As my teacher scribbled unfamiliar words ...

Kenvin Long 27 Jun, 2025

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