Let me tell you a secret. You can learn English without a textbook or a teacher!
You can learn from the English that is around you every day. All you need to do is look for it.
Think about all of the “teachers” you have:
friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, waiters and waitresses, cashiers, taxi and bus drivers, flight [...]

Do you get nervous when you think about giving a presentation?  Most of us do.  Do you get nervous when telling a story to a friend?  Most of us think this isn’t so difficult. I’d like you to know that giving a presentation should be as easy as telling a story.
When you tell a story, [...]

Listen to the difference between the pronunciation of iPad and iPod in American English.
アイパッドとアイポッドの英語の発音の違いです。聞いてみてください。

iPad
iPod

/ɑɪpæd/
/ɑɪpɑd/

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When you attend a lecture, conference, or trade show, do you feel comfortable starting conversations with the strangers around you? It’s not an easy thing to do, even for native speakers. (See Michael Arrington’s TechCrunch post about how to interact at events.) Talking to people is an important business skill because meeting new people and [...]

Clients often ask me which is better, private lessons (1-1) or classes? My answer always depends on what the client wants to learn. I often ask two questions, “What do you want to improve?” and “What kind of classes have you taken before?”
Regarding the first question, if the client wants to learn how to speak [...]

Do you know when to use the, a, & an?
Use “the” before a noun when…

the listener knows the exact thing you are talking about “The speech was really long.” (The listener knows the speech you are talking about.) “The car that drove by was speeding.” (The listener saw the car.)
there is only one in the [...]

I read a blog post today from Chad Fowler called “How Learning a Second Language Changed My Life.” I think it’s a great story, and I would like to share my own thoughts about how people can learn a second language on their own.
First, find out what kind of learner you are. Answer these questions [...]

We are very excited to announce the opening of registration for Ovient English Club!  This is a new program for professionals.  Here are the basics:

Classes start May 4
Come as often as you like
Learn as much as you can
Classes daily, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Topics include English pronunciation, American Accent, public speaking, grammar, [...]