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This short blog post shows how language learners can learn language from language by verifying patterns in grammar, vocabulary and everything in between, which they notice in their reading reading and listening.

Yesterday, I received the cover. Check it out!

The subtitle of the book, which you can see on the cover, of course, points to the fact that it is not just a language book, but a course that prepares students for academia.

STARTING IN TWO HOURS. The first webinar for potential students of my After IELTS course. See the website for info about the course: afterielts.com. To register for the webinar, click the link below. https://forms.gle/L59pYQrccMjRfesF8

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A webinar introducing AFTER IELTS

After IELTS is a 12-week course for students transitioning into university. Written and created by James Thomas. Join me for the very first After IELTS event: a 30 minute introduction to the course and a Q & A session. Webinar: Sunday 15th March 2024…

An interesting Guardian long read on disappearing languages. There is an interesting section on monolingual arrogance tho they don’t name it so brutally. I know many ns of English who can’t even count to ten in another language. Incredible Anyway, this article makes for great listening practice and discussion. Enjoy!!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/the-audio-long-read/id587347784?i=1000652214958

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‎The Audio Long Read: Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Audio Long Read, Ep Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis - 11 Apr 2024

On Sunday, I'm holding my first webinar for potential students of my After IELTS course. See the website for info about the course: afterielts.com. To register for the webinar, click the link below. https://forms.gle/L59pYQrccMjRfesF8

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A webinar introducing AFTER IELTS

After IELTS is a 12-week course for students transitioning into university. Written and created by James Thomas. Join me for the very first After IELTS event: a 30 minute introduction to the course and a Q & A session. Webinar: Sunday 15th March 2024…

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Today I am opening my After IELTS private Facebook group. It is intended mainly for students who are transitioning to university or college. They will be studying in English which is not their first language.

If you know anyone who fits this profile, would you mind sharing the news with them that this group exists? https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterielts

Other interested persons are welcome, of course.

Thanks in advance.

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If you have passed the IELTS Academic exam and are transitioning to university, After IELTS is the group for you. AfterIELTS is a 12 week e-course and coursebook which prepares you for academia...

Phrasal verbs are notoriously difficult to learn. Studying them with their typical subjects and objects (part of a verb's cotext - not context), is more helpful and efficient than studying them with just their L1 equivalents.