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 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...
Learning English Made Easier : Tips To Follow
Embarking on a journey to learn English can feel like setting sail on a vast ocean, with grammar reefs, vocabulary waves, and pronunciation tides to navigate. But fear not, fellow language adventurers, for I bring you a treasure map of tips to make your English...
Cooking Vocabulary and Idioms
Cooking and eating make up a large portion of our everyday lives. Whether you are dining out in London, taking a cooking class in Bangkok or inviting a foreign friend over for a home-cooked meal, vocabulary and idioms related to cooking are vital to have in your...
Animal expressions with Adam: Pig Idioms in English
One farmyard regular, the pig, has often come in for unwarranted criticism though it’s super clean and super sociable. It keeps its waste far from where it lives or feeding area and is much more tolerant of colder temperatures than heat. It also displays an elaborate...
English for Sales
English for sales is a specialized language that is essential for anyone working in the sales industry. Whether you’re a sales representative (sales rep), sales manager, account manager, customer success manager (CSM), sales engineer, director of sales, sales...
Medical English Vocabulary
Mastering medical English is an indispensable skill for medical professionals, regardless of their native tongue, in the globalized world of medicine. The ability to communicate effectively in English has become a prerequisite for medical professionals to navigate the...
The Past Perfect Tense
The past perfect what? Even if you do not know its name, you may already be familiar with the tense we are talking about. The past perfect tense is quite an important tense, and many of you probably use it already on a daily basis without even realizing it.First...
8 Scientifically Proven Tips for Effective Studying
Eight wonderful and scientifically proven tips that you can easily employ during your academic life to ensure that you attain the most desirable outcomes as you perform your studies.Many students need help finding an approach that works best for them when it comes to...
The Language of Cinema
For many people, talking about movies is just as much fun as watching them. When movie lovers, or film buffs (fans), discuss their favourite flicks (movies), they often use lots of jargon. It’s no fun to be left behind in any conversation, especially not when it’s...
4 Assignment Writing Tips for College Students
Writing a good assignment is something that a lot of college students can struggle with. If you’re one of those students, read this post till the end. We will be sharing some valuable tips that you can act on to make sure that the next assignment you write comes out...
How can I learn English quickly and easily?
How can I learn English quickly and easily? This is one of the most common questions I've been asked throughout my years of teaching English, I have come to the conclusion that learning English quickly and effectively is one of the most important demands of most...
Travel Vocabulary and Expressions
Travelling is a great way to boost your language skills, and especially your English! So before you go abroad, brush up on the essential English travel vocabulary and expressions. It will prove very helpful and allow you to make the most of your stay.The preparation...
Different Types of Students in the Classroom and How to Respond
Are you wondering how to navigate students' unique personalities and learning styles? It can be challenging to know how to respond to or understand students as they are all different. They have different needs, learning styles, and abilities. Some students might talk...
Why You Should Still Choose Online Teaching
Online language schools are everywhere these days. Are they still a viable option that provides the best results? Here is an article from an insider’s perspective discussing why you should still choose online teaching with a reputable company.After all my years of...
Animal expressions with Adam: Horse idioms in English
Hold your horses, horses for courses and horse-trading. It’s no surprise, for such has been our interdependence, just how many phrases for our equine friend have crept into our day-to-day language: be they metaphors, similes, idioms or expressions. In this article,...
Tips for Writing Engaging and Unique English Essays
In this fast-paced world, we need exceptional communication skills to impress people with our writing and convince them to believe our words. Therefore, having the ability to write engaging, informative, unique, and exciting essays is a must these days. If you have...
4 Tips to Learn English When you Think it’s Impossible
You are either good at learning languages or you aren't, right? You either have the language learning gene or you don't. That's what most people think. Here are 4 Tips to Learn English When you Think it’s Impossible.I never had that gene, and at school I dreaded...
How to get from intermediate to advanced level in English
The beginning stages of learning a language are often filled with excitement and determination. We go from knowing absolutely nothing in terms of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, celebrating each new acquisition of knowledge, to slowly being able to express...
Why is English Spelling So Crazy ?
Compared to most other languages, English verbs are relatively easy to conjugate. For regular verbs, there are a few simple rules to learn, and you simply have to get to know the odd irregularities of the irregular ones. English spelling, however, is quite mad! Many...
First-class tips for English teachers and students
First of all, did you notice the ‘pun’, also known as a ‘play on words’, in the title? Hopefully, you did, as I attempt to offer some good advice about the initial class with a new student. Anyway, let’s proceed… I can hardly imagine how much time and energy I spent...
Practising English On Your Own
One of the biggest difficulties we face when learning a foreign language is keeping our skills sharp in the days, months, and years after completing a course. It is especially difficult when there are few people with whom to practice. Losing one’s ability with a...
Similes and Metaphors in English
Today we will talk about similes and Metaphors in English. “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.” Everyone knows this one, from the Oscar winning movie, Forrest Gump, written by Eric Roth and spoken by the eponymous title...
Animal Expressions with Adam: Cat Idioms
‘Look what the cat dragged in’, ‘curiosity killed the cat’ and a ‘dead cat bounce’. These are just three English expressions with cats of many examples of how our feline pet has characteristics sufficient to enrich our language with metaphors and imagery over many a...
Fun English idioms to sound like a native
Maybe you have been studying English for a long time, or maybe you have just started learning this new language. Perhaps you are watching some TV series or movies in English and you feel like you will never be that fluent, even if you already have a good level. Would...
The Use and Power of Technology in Education
Some of the most in-demand, high-paying jobs are fairly new because they deal with technology. As technological advancements drive digital transformation in all areas of our lives, education has become one of the most talked-about areas where technology can make a...
Animal expressions with Adam – Dog Idioms in English
The English language is full of colourful idioms to spice up our discourse. In this article we're going to have a look at expressions with animals in English, namely dog idioms. ‘Dog in the nighttime’, ‘a hot dog’ and ‘sick as a dog’ are familiar phrases to many of...
How You Can Ensure a Classroom-Like Environment for Your Children to Learn English at Home
Experts often claim that online learning is not suitable for children, especially when you ask them to learn a language like English. As far as experts are concerned, not every child will be willing to accept the at-home learning environment as the ideal type. That...
A Complete Guide to Punctuation Marks in English Grammar
Punctuation adds to the cadence and emphasis to the sentences that we write. However, most native English-speaking people and people getting used to English as an additional language are not confident about punctuation marks. There is no need to worry if you are not...
Adverbs of Frequency
Let's look at adverbs of frequency and time, how to form them, where to position them in a sentence and some examples in some famous songs. Have a look at our article about other types of adverbs.Adverbs of frequency describe how often actions happenSome adverbs can...