I believe reading is the best way to improve vocabulary, but, reading is not enough! You need to look up new words in a good dictionary like the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, which has good sample sentences that help you understand the word better. Then, you need to keep a record in a no

When I work with a student who wants to improve pronunciation, or sound more like an American, I think it's important to explain exactly how to position or move the tongue, the teeth, and the lips and how to use the breath and the voice - the mechanics involved in making a sound. Then I explain tha

If you are interested in improving your intonation, I would definitely go for audiobooks. Audible might be a good (though paying) resource.

As an online English Coach to students all over the world, I work to understand what learning techniques are best for each student. Not everyone is the same, of course. Some students can gain a lot from the "listen and repeat method". For a few, it's just a waste of time. Some students have lea