Choose your words carefully
november 9, 2020
English is spoken all around the world but it’s not the same English all arond the world…
In music, when new artists appear, we talk about one-hit wonders and real stars with long-lasting fame and recognition. It’s the same with new words in a language. New words appear, we start using them, some of them become part of our most frequently used active vocabulary, other words become popular for some time and then disappear for good.
Prepare for this year’s spring cleaning and boost your vocabulary. Spring has sprung and we have a blog entry for you with essential spring cleaning vocabulary, with clear explanations, images and examples.
This is our DST reminder for those who get too busy with Easter (and April Fools’ Day) preparations this weekend. For those who don’t know, DST stands for ...
It’s officially spring. By the meteorological calendar, it started on 1st March, as it always does, and astronomical spring, which is based on the position of Earth's orbit in relation to the Sun, considering equinoxes and solstices, started on 20th March this year...
Whether it’s a friend from another country, a foreign business partner or a curious student, you may find yourself looking for words when they ask you questions about a national holiday...
For some, it’s common knowledge in 2024. For others, it’s still hard to believe that you don’t necessarily have to type in what you want your translation app to translate. It’s enough to take a picture...
Angolul a munkahelyen: kommunikációs hajlandóság és szorongás, avagy miért nem merünk megszólalni angolul?
november 2, 2020
A legutóbbi, Fast English-en belül végzett kutatásunk azt mutatja, hogy hiába beszél valaki magas szinten angolul, a kommunikációs hajlandóságát jelentősen befolyásolja a kommunikációs szorongása és az önbecsülése.
Dive into history and traditions
november 1, 2020
Every year, on 1st November, All Saints Day is observed around the world. If you haven’t ever found out about the history and traditions behind this holiday today might be the day for you…
They are back
október 31, 2020
You think you know everything about Halloween? There’s only one way to find out…
25 engaging games for language learners
október 25, 2020
Learning a language most often takes discipline and hard work. Except when you find a bunch of great games: board games, apps and online games that help you learn and practise…
Learn with blogs
október 23, 2020
3 reasons why: More and more high-quality language blogs are appearing and developing; Improved mobile technology makes it even easier to enjoy blogs on the go; Language learning options can be overwhelming – blogs help you narrow down resources and techniques…