Language & Learning
Practical, evidence-based writing on how people actually learn languages — study habits that work, exam strategy, the mistakes worth fixing first, and how to keep going when progress feels slow. Written by the Lingua Nova teaching team.
Read, then go speak
Eight short reads you can finish over a coffee and use in your very next lesson.
How to Learn a Language Faster: 6 Evidence-Based Habits
Spaced repetition, speaking early and comprehensible input — the small daily habits that reliably speed up progress, minus the myths.
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IELTS Speaking Tips: How to Raise Your Band
Fluency vs accuracy, the traps that quietly cost you points, and what examiners actually reward in the Speaking test.
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10 Common English Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
The errors Russian- and Hebrew-speaking learners repeat most — articles, prepositions, tenses — with a simple fix for each.
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Learning English as an Adult: Myths vs Reality
You are not "too old". Here is what the research really says about age — and the advantages adults have that children don't.
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IELTS vs TOEFL: Which Exam Should You Take?
Format, scoring and who accepts what — a clear side-by-side to help you pick the test that fits your goal and your strengths.
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Staying Motivated: Beating the Intermediate Plateau
Why progress stalls around B1–B2 and the habit systems that get you moving again — without relying on willpower.
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English for Kids: How Parents Can Help Without Pressure
Support young learners at home the way that actually works — play, routine and zero pressure. No flashcard drills required.
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Business English Essentials: Meetings, Emails & Small Talk
The phrases that actually matter at work — running a meeting, writing a clear email, and surviving the small talk before it.
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