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Practical, sourced guides to learning English from the internet you already use.

  1. How to think in English without translating

    Almost everyone starts by translating every sentence in their head. Research explains why, and what makes English start to come directly.

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  2. Chrome extensions to learn English: which one to choose

    There are extensions for series, for vocabulary, for writing and for taking your own language off the screen. Each type solves a different part of the problem.

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  3. How to learn English on your own at home

    Learning English on your own works when English stops being a class and becomes part of your day. Here is a simple plan to start small and grow.

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  4. How to turn off YouTube auto-dubbing

    YouTube now dubs videos with artificial intelligence. If you are learning English, that removes the very part that teaches you: the original voice.

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