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Cheap Used Textbooks – Introduction In this short article, I would like to warn you of the negative consequences of buying cheap used textbooks, especially online. Cheap used textbooks have become a saving grace for many students burdened by the high costs of education. With the rising prices of new textbooks, more and more students […]

Does Tunnelbear work? – introduction This articles looks at using a VPN for language learners and answers the question, “Does Tunnelbear work?”. Introduction to TunnelBear For the tech-savvy among you, you’re probably wondering why a VPN product is being reviewed on a language learning site. All I can say is, “Read on …” What is

Does Grammarly work? – introduction This post looks at an increasingly popular writing tool and answers the question, “Does Grammarly work?”. What is Grammarly? Grammarly is an online error-detection and correction tool that improves communication by helping people find and correct their writing mistakes. Not only does Grammarly suggest corrections, it explains the reasoning behind

Ways to improve English – introduction Before I start, I would like to say that although the focus is on ways to improve English, most of what I say about modern language learning aids could apply to any language. When I think back to when I first started learning German, there wasn’t much in the