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English for Specific Purposes: Vocabulary for 12 Industries and How to Build Your Own Career Roadmap
A definition of English for Specific Purposes, core vocabulary for 12 common industries, and a three-stage formula for building your own roadmap plus how to find learning resources for your field.
How to Read English Words: Guess Pronunciation from Spelling
English spelling isn't uniform, but it's not a lottery either. Rules for guessing how to read an unfamiliar word from its spelling, with IPA, real examples, and where the rules break down.
The English Alphabet: 26 Letters, How to Say Each One, and How to Spell Things Out on the Phone
Knowing the alphabet from A to Z and knowing how to say each letter's name correctly are two different things — and only the second one saves you when you have to spell out an email over the phone.
IT English: Vocabulary, a Roadmap, and How to Follow Meetings
IT people read English documentation all day, then lose track the moment a standup starts. Vocabulary grouped by job function, a three-stage roadmap, and curated self-study resources.
Daily English Listening Practice: A 20-Minute Routine That Actually Sticks
Listening every day and still stuck in place usually isn't because you haven't listened enough — it's because you're listening in a way that doesn't make your brain work. The 20-minute framework below fixes exactly that.
How to Do English Dictation the Right Way, Step by Step
Most people quit not because the method doesn't suit them, but because they drop the last step. Here's the correct process, plus the specific mistakes Vietnamese ears tend to trip over.
Typing French and German on a QWERTY Keyboard
A French and German typing method for QWERTY keyboards
5 Steps to Effective Dictation Practice
Today I'll suggest a short 5-step process for the most effective listening dictation with WELE Vietnam. Step 1: Listen and Transcribe At this step, you should read the WELE admins' introduction to the...
5 Tips to Improve Your English Speaking Skills
Have you listened to this week's listening lesson yet? Crazy English, a fairly crazy method for practicing English speaking, but effective for the following reasons: \- It removes the fear of making m...
The Benefits of Dictation Practice for Learning a Foreign Language
1. Fully Supports and Enhances All 4 Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing \- Listening. Because you listen and write at the same time, you'll know the vocabulary precisely, or you'll need...
Common Struggles with English Dictation Practice (Part 1)
When doing dictation practice, do you often run into this situation: (1) Lots of new words you can't hear, (2) The listening passage is long and hard so you get discouraged, (3) You can't listen close...
Common Struggles with Dictation Practice (Part 2)
Continuing on the topic of difficulties in dictation listening, this week I'll share methods for dealing with the remaining 3 difficulties, which are: (3) Not being able to catch every word clearly; (...
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 1)
--- In this part I'll share about 2 apps for listening and speaking skills, and next week will be reading and writing skills. Everyone stay tuned! 1. Listening Practice App: WELE Web-App As you alread...
Effective English Learning Apps (Part 2)
3. Reading practice apps: Kindle This is a book-reading app that has a mobile app version letting users read and take notes. When you come across a new word, you can look it up in English or Vietnames...
How Dictation Practice Helps Beginners Overcome English Learning Challenges
I. Introduction Imagine you're sitting in a classroom, surrounded by classmates who seem to pick up English with ease while you struggle to understand even the simplest phrases. This situation is all ...
Why Do Vietnamese Struggle with Listening? 3 Causes and Solutions
Many Vietnamese learn English for years but still cannot understand spoken English. Discover the causes and solutions.
5 Types of English Podcasts for Each Level (A1-C1)
Not sure which podcast to listen to? Guide to choosing the right podcast from beginner to advanced.
Does Listening to English While Sleeping Work? (Science Answers)
Many believe listening to English while sleeping helps learn faster. What does science say about this?
Vocabulary in Context: Why Learning Through Listening Beats Flashcards
Flashcards are popular but not the most effective way to learn vocabulary. Learn why contextual learning is better.
How to Understand British vs American English
Used to American accent but struggle with British? Learn the differences and how to practice both accents.