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28/06/2023

How Important is Feedback?

"If students or teachers can learn to take an honest moment to think about what worked and what didn’t then it will be much easier to recognise mistakes, and hopefully self-correct."

Read my blog post on the importance of giving meaningful feedback.

Link: https://charlvdwalt.wixsite.com/flimmflammm/single-post/how-important-is-feedback

30/11/2022

Do learning styles exist? If they exist which they do according to me, why do they matter?

Read my blog post on the importance of knowing your learning styles.

Link: https://charlvdwalt.wixsite.com/flimmflammm/single-post/what-s-your-learning-style

21/11/2022

You are probably familiar with the proverb, slow and steady wins the race. Well, it’s never been more true for improving your English through reading.

Read my blog post on the importance of reading.

Link: https://charlvdwalt.wixsite.com/flimmflammm/single-post/a-case-for-reading

28/03/2022

The criteria for IELTS Speaking is available on the official IELTS website, but it's not really user-friendly.

Read my blog post on how to interpret it.

Happy Learning!

IELTS Speaking Grading Criteria The criteria for IELTS Speaking is available on the official IELTS website, but it's not really user-friendly. They use a lot of jargon, and complex language in the official document which makes it somewhat difficult to interpret as a teacher, let alone a student. You...

24/03/2022

Contact me if you're looking for some one-to-one help with your language goals. Let's start your language learning journey with a an assessment call.

Whether you’re looking for help with preparing for an English proficiency test (IELTS and TOEFL), or want to improve your academic skills, there is nothing more effective than being taught by a reliable tutor. Flimm Flammm will give you the personalised attention you deserve.

22/03/2022

Have you ever liked the same person as your best friend?

Unfortunately, Bobby and I have.

18/03/2022

British English vs American English

Bobby has a lovely British English accent like myself 😁, but I represented my North American friends in this video.

17/03/2022

Tips and Tricks for IELTS Speaking

Staying cool, calm and collected before a test is something that some students find almost impossible. It's perfectly normal actually. Feeling a little bit nervous before an important test is a sign that you're human.

Take a deep breath, try not to rely on memorisation for everything, use answer structures, and remember questions determine tense.

Staying cool, calm and collected before a test is something that some students find impossible. You might look like you have it all together, but deep down inside you are a bundle of nerves. I'm here to tell you that it's ok to feel nervous, and it's perfectly normal actually. Feeling a little bit n...

16/03/2022

Don't be like me. Use synonyms like my friend, Bobby here!

15/03/2022

Memorising & Remembering Vocabulary

Does it take you a long time to recall things? You're not alone, a lot of students are in the same boat.

Here are 3 ways to help you learn and remember vocabulary. Use mnemonics, learn language in context and recycle language.

Does it take you a long time to recall things? Have you ever gone into a room to get something only to forget what it was you wanted by the time you got there? You're not alone, a lot of students are in the same boat. Let’s look at 3 ways to help you learn and remember vocabulary. 1. Mnemonics A m...