The Break Into English Blog
Our blog for learning English contains a collection of articles that will allow you to improve your English in an efficient way thanks to varied topics such as grammar, vocabulary, technical English, English for fun, idioms & expressions, and many more!
Whatever your level and interests, hereunder you will find engaging content adapted to your needs and many student tips that our years of teaching experience have shown to be effective in helping students learn English faster.
So enjoy! And don’t forget that we also offer online English lessons with great native teachers!
How Recording Yourself Can Help You Improve Your English?
Mastering spoken English may seem daunting, particularly when you lack conversation partners. An often-overlooked strategy is to frequently record your own voice. Initially, this may seem peculiar, yet it's an effective method for self-review. Recording equips you...
Tips for Students to Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English is an expedition that reveals gateways to a universe of literature, language, and creative expression. This academic journey not only sharpens your comprehension of the English language and its literature but also furnishes you...
Addressing Disparities in Access to Technology Among Students
In the digital age, access to technology has become increasingly vital in education. However, not all students have equal opportunities to harness the power of digital tools for learning. This article explores the pervasive issue of the digital divide in education and...
9 Best TV Shows to Watch for Learning English
Among many ways that exist to learn a language, watching TV is the most engaging and easiest way to achieve your learning goals. If you already enjoy watching TV shows and you want to learn English, it’s a great way to pick it up. You will listen to native speakers...
How to Write an Effective Essay on Any Topic?
An essay is a fine piece of writing that develops ideas using evidence, analysis, and explanation. Writing an essay can be a routine task for students, teachers, or academic writers. The content of the essay depends on your study level and topic requirements. By...
The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Learning English
In an increasingly globalized world, the English language emerges not just as a tool for communication but as a key to unlocking a myriad of opportunities across various fields, including education, career advancement, and personal growth. The goal of this article is...
Real Estate Slang
Are you working in the real estate industry? Ever have to deal with international clients? We have content about formal essential real estate English terms you should master, but if you need to close a deal it can also be very useful to know the street lingo or real...
Grammar for Scientists: Navigating Sentence Structure in Chemistry Writing
As a chemist, it's very important to know how to use the English language properly because clarity and accuracy are very important. You should know more than just the periodic table and complex reactions. You should also know how to write about your ideas,...
English for Auto Enthusiasts: Essential Conversational Phrases for Car Lovers
The car is symbolic of many things in life. Therefore, it is probably not surprising that the English language is replete with innumerable phrases related to cars and auto-related activity. There are so many, in fact, that the prospect of learning them might seem...
Bird expressions and idioms in English
Are you a bird lover and a learner or enthusiast of the English language as well? Then why not kill two birds with one stone (achieve two aims at once) and read this interesting guide to the best bird expressions and idioms in English. To fly the nest (to learn how to...
Practical Ways to Improve Learning in Your Language Program
Improving learning outcomes within a language program involves a multifaceted approach that combines diverse strategies tailored to the needs of learners. Here are several practical ways to enhance learning within a language program:Use Authentic...
Internet Slang and Abbreviations in English
Based? Yeet? HMU? If you’ve surfed the English internet for even a minute, the chances are that you came across an expression like one of these. Neologisms are newly coined words and abbreviations, and are a standard part of language evolution. The internet, as it...
How to Use Articles in English
A man walks into a pub with a dog. The barman says to the man, ‘what can I get you?’ The man says ‘a pint of lager please’, and the dog says ‘and a glass of your best white wine for me’. This is not a great joke, although the idea of a talking dog who has expensive...
Introduction to Perfect Tenses in English
When we look at our lives and the world we live in, we see that the past and the present are intimately connected. Things which happen in the past have consequences in the present, and situations we find ourselves in today often started long ago. English recognises...
The Digital English Classroom: 10 Tools to Enhance Online Learning
Every parent and teacher knows how important it is for kids to learn English. It's not just about reading and story writing; it's about understanding the world, expressing ideas, and connecting with others. But let's face it, traditional English lessons can sometimes...
Learn English quickly
How to Learn English Fast: Practical TipsLearning English can be a valuable skill in today's world, whether for work, travel or simply personal enrichment. In this article, we explore effective strategies for learning English quickly and sustainably.Why Learning...
Using Present Tenses to Talk About The Future
In English, talking about the future isn’t as simple as saying ‘will’ before the verb. We use ‘will’ (or ‘shall’) to make predictions, promises, offers, threats and to talk about spontaneous decisions. But most of the time when we talk about the future, we are talking...
What do you do for fun? Hobby vocabulary and expressions
Taking a moment to have fun, in between the stresses of the world, helps positively improve your mental health, and even your physical health. It is important for everyone to have a hobby, no matter what they choose. Hobbies are activities that you do regularly in...
English Idioms with Action Verbs
Pull and push, put and pass : these four verbs account for a healthy number of English idioms demonstrating the active nature of our everyday expressions. In this article, we shall look at some of the most popular and interesting ones used in British and American...
The Pros and Cons of Learning a Language Online
The digital age brings a profound transformation of education, redefining how we learn and acquire knowledge. As traditional classrooms give way to virtual platforms and textbooks are overshadowed by multimedia resources, learning is no longer confined within the...
Mastering Marketing Expressions and Vocabulary
Marketing is a dynamic field that relies heavily on effective communication. However, navigating and mastering the vast array of marketing expressions and vocabulary can be challenging, especially for second language English speakers. In this blog post, we will...
The Past Continuous Tense
The past continuous tense is… well, the older sibling of the present continuous tense, and we probably use both on a daily basis without even realizing it! Eager to discover more about it? Keep on reading our latest article!Present Continuous VS Past ContinuousWhen...
The Wonderful World of Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb that has two or three words instead of one, and there is a whole dictionary of these types of verbs in the English language. Not only are there many different phrasal verbs but some of them also have multiple meanings. In this article, you...
English Vocabulary for Engineers
Proficiency in the English language is an indispensable requirement for engineering professionals due to various reasons. Firstly, engineers must articulate intricate technical information and ideas to their colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, necessitating an...
Active and Passive Voice
Understanding the difference between the active and passive voices and how to use the two forms in the right way. The active and passive… what? Even if the definition of an active voice or passive voice may seem new to you, trust us, you are already very much familiar...
How Do Students Become Good Writers?
Do you want to be a skilled writer? You can! Writing is a skill and learning a skill takes time and practice. Being an academic writer for the past 7 years, I have gained enough knowledge on how to train students in writing. In today’s discussion, I will provide you...
How to meaningfully support your students
Online teaching, although a far more contemporary industry than traditional teaching, has also become somewhat of a saturated industry in the last couple of years. Reputable online educators know that the internet is polka-dotted with a multitude of English-speaking...
Survival guide to social media abbreviations and slang
Navigating the world of social media slang is hard enough for native English speakers, so don’t panic if you feel lost as a non-native speaker! The internet is proof of how quickly language use evolves, especially for efficiency, humour and emotion when we are not...
How to Choose a TEFL Course
Are you thinking of studying for a TEFL qualification? When it comes to choosing a TEFL course, there are many different points to consider to make sure you pick a course that’s right for you. As your TEFL qualification will be the stepping stone to a new job or...
An Introduction to Idioms and Expressions
There’s no doubt that idioms and expressions, which seem to be abundant in most or all languages, play an important role in colouring the language and creating interesting images. An idiom is typically a group of words (though it can sometimes be a single word) that...