Yes, there is \u2014 but let\u2019s start from the beginning. You\u2019ve decided to study English,
\nprobably because you need it for work, travel, or simply because you have realised how important it
\nis these days. Perhaps you are a beginner, or maybe you can get by with the language, but would
\nlike to speak better.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re already a student at SLA-Basel, then well done! \u2014 you\u2019ve already taken the first
\nstep. If not, it\u2019s important to know that everybody has their own way of learning, so take a moment
\nto choose the best course format for you. An intensive course, or only once or twice a week? In a
\ngroup or a private course? These are all choices that will depend on the kind of learner you are, and
\nwhat level of English you already have.<\/p>\n
Then book a free trial lesson and let one of our teachers suggest a course plan which suits your needs!<\/p>\n
Now that you\u2019re taking classes, what else can you do to make sure you hit the level of
\nfluency you\u2019re looking for as fast as possible? The answer is quite simple: just try to have as much
\ncontact with the language as possible! The longer you spend in contact with English, (speaking,
\nlistening, reading or writing), the faster you will learn. Today English is probably one of the easiest
\nlanguages to learn, not (just) because its structure is relatively simple, but because it literally is
\neverywhere! In a multicultural city like Basel I\u2019m sure you can find English-speaking people to
\nhave a chat with. Plus, the Internet is an amazing tool that will give you access to English
\nanywhere: reading the news, watching videos and just generally accessing websites that interest you
\nare great ways to boost your vocabulary.<\/p>\n
And my personal favourite way of learning:<\/p>\n
how about choosing one of the hundreds of TV series available in English today and watching two (or five)
\nepisodes a day?<\/p>\n
Small price to pay for fluent English in a short time, isn\u2019t it?
\nGustavo Grandi<\/p>\n