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Duolingo vs. Engramo

Duolingo vs. Engramo

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning service in the world right now, but it’s not the only one, neither it is suitable for all.
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Vojtech Janda
Jun 1, 2020
Engramo — now Charles University Faculty of Arts-approved

Engramo — now Charles University Faculty of Arts-approved

Engramo English has been created and is maintained by experts. Now, we’re also certified by a prestigious higher learning institution.
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Vojtech Janda
May 4, 2020
An interview with David Heřman, Engramo´s CEO

An interview with David Heřman, Engramo´s CEO

Ever wondered how learning apps are born? Then read along and find out on your own!
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Tereza Kucera
Apr 7, 2020
Czech Teachers’ Day

Czech Teachers’ Day

Celebrating the Life and Work of John Amos Comenius
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Vojtech Janda
Mar 28
May or Can?

May or Can?

Some differences between two modal verbs that are *almost* interchangeable.
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Vojtech Janda
Mar 1
Multimodal: Learning with the sound ON

Multimodal: Learning with the sound ON

“The more senses are employed in the learning process, the more pathways there are for the signal to reach the brain.” -Zelinková 2005…
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Vojtech Janda
Feb 23
RTFM — Read the F#@%ing Manual

RTFM — Read the F#@%ing Manual

An article on the importance of reading the instructions, in Engramo, language tests, and elsewhere.
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Vojtech Janda
Feb 15
23 Love Idioms + Exercise (love story gap-fill)

23 Love Idioms + Exercise (love story gap-fill)

Saint Valentine’s Day is hear and you may be wondering how to compose a correct love letter in English or how to understand all those love…
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Tereza Kucera
Feb 14
Did I buy a new car or have I bought it?

Did I buy a new car or have I bought it?

Learn about the semantic nuances of Past Simple vs. Present Perfect.
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Vojtech Janda
Feb 1
Why Learning English is the Best Investment You Will Ever Make

Why Learning English is the Best Investment You Will Ever Make

Not only is English the language of a growing community, but it is also the language of global institutions and trade… and of success.
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Vojtech Janda
Jan 19
The New Year’s Resolution How-To

The New Year’s Resolution How-To

+ 5 new useful English phrases for advanced readers
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Vojtech Janda
Jan 12
Gender in Language

Gender in Language

The word has been popping up more and more frequently. Here is an introduction to how gender works in language(s).
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Vojtech Janda
Dec 14, 2020
Educational Revolution Starts with a Single Brick

Educational Revolution Starts with a Single Brick

Traditional education systems have had their run, and though they still work, they are falling behind in the 21st century.
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Engramo Team
Dec 7, 2020
Differences Between Studying Languages and Linguistics

Differences Between Studying Languages and Linguistics

For many people, there is little difference between studying languages and linguistics. As enthusiasts, we explain both these fields.
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Engramo Team
Nov 30, 2020
Escaping the Plateau: How to Keep Climbing When Your Language Learning Goes Flat

Escaping the Plateau: How to Keep Climbing When Your Language Learning Goes Flat

An introduction to strategies in avoiding the sudden halt of your learning progress in language acquisition — or any other skill.
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Engramo Team
Nov 23, 2020
How Beyoncé’s Lemonade Introduced the World to More African American English

How Beyoncé’s Lemonade Introduced the World to More African American English

People can be amazingly creative with words! Read about the origin of some colloquialisms and how Beyoncé helped spread them.
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Engramo Team
Nov 16, 2020
Premium service: ASK A GRAMMAR-RELATED QUESTION

Premium service: ASK A GRAMMAR-RELATED QUESTION

We proudly introduce a brand new option for our premium clients :)
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Tereza Kucera
Nov 4, 2020
Distance Learning — (Dis)advantages

Distance Learning — (Dis)advantages

There is a new phenomenon in the world of mainstream education. Let’s take a look at some of its pros & cons.
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Vojtech Janda
Nov 2, 2020

Engramo gets featured on and reviewed by a YouTube channel

A review by Irena Hulkova, an English teacher and YouTube creator
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Engramo Team
Oct 26, 2020
Frequency Illusion

Frequency Illusion

Though we think ourselves rational beings, we humans often fall prey to many illusions and biases. It’s good to know about them.
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Engramo Team
Oct 19, 2020
How New Words Emerge

How New Words Emerge

or, About Innovation in Language
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Vojtech Janda
Oct 12, 2020
Have You Plagiarised Today?

Have You Plagiarised Today?

An introduction to plagiarism checker software. Learn how it works and what to look out for.
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Engramo Team
Sep 23, 2020
Languages of the US

Languages of the US

Read about the rich world of US languages. Did you know, for example, that English isn’t an official language in the States?
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Engramo Team
Sep 14, 2020
Why Global Business Speaks English

Why Global Business Speaks English

A look at some of the figures surrounding the ever-increasing dominance of English on the global markets.
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Engramo Team
Aug 31, 2020
The Languages of the United Kingdom

The Languages of the United Kingdom

What languages other than English are spoken across the United Kingdom and its dependent territories? It’s a mix of the European branches.
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Engramo Team
Aug 24, 2020
How to Learn Good English from India?

How to Learn Good English from India?

Learning languages online is a solid and often cheap alternative accessible to a lot of people around the world. You only need a phone.
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Engramo Team
Aug 17, 2020
Languages on Brink of Extinction

Languages on Brink of Extinction

Read about the dynamics of languages and their vitality, and how that relates to learning English.
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Engramo Team
Aug 10, 2020
Cockney Rhyming Slang

Cockney Rhyming Slang

Test the water of one of the most curious ways of speaking English!
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Engramo Team
Aug 5, 2020
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