British English is the official language of the United Kingdom and is sometimes referred to as “classical English”. Continue reading
When is the best time for children to start taking Skype English lessons for kids? You may find the answer to this surprising. Continue reading
Preparing for a job interview can be daunting at the best of times but when the interview isn’t in your native language the challenge is far greater. Continue reading
If you are interested in improving your current level of English, then it may be time to start looking for an English tutor by Skype. Continue reading
Ambition is the power which drives our personal and career development and helps us to succeed. For many people, working for an international company is their ultimate career goal. Continue reading
Do you know your ‘ons’ from your ‘ins’ or your ‘ats’ from your ‘tos’? If you experience difficulties with English prepositions, then you are not alone. Continue reading
One sure way to improve your educational and career prospects on a global scale is to study for one of the prestigious Cambridge English examinations. Continue reading
English is a fascinating and constantly evolving language. As with other languages, the use of idioms adds character and life to English. Continue reading
Passing exams is a fact of life if you want to progress in your studies or improve your career prospects. Continue reading
Leading educationalists agree that children learn best when tuition is both effective and fun. OTUK Skype English lessons for children support this principle. Continue reading
E-learning represents the future of education and the internet is rapidly changing the way we communicate, find information, work and study. Continue reading
Words form the building blocks of any language and the more you know, the more freedom you have when expressing your thoughts and ideas. Continue reading
There are thousands of great places to go on holiday in the world but the locals there will often lack fluency in your native language. Continue reading
If you want to be understood when speaking English, then correct pronunciation is vital. Russians tend to mispronounce English words that are similar to those in their native language and share the same origins. Continue reading
False friends (also called “false cognates”) are Russian words that look or sound similar to English words but have different meanings. In this guide, you will find a list of common false friends with definitions and examples to show the differences between the words. Continue reading
Relaxed pronunciation is common throughout the world’s languages and occurs when syllables of common words are mixed (or slurred) together to make their pronunciation easier. Continue reading
Silent letters in English cause difficulties for both native speakers and those learning the language. Continue reading
Our mother tongue plays a key role in the errors we make when learning a foreign language. Continue reading
