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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.
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.
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!
Tereza Kucera
Apr 7, 2020
Czech Teachers’ Day
Czech Teachers’ Day
Celebrating the Life and Work of John Amos Comenius
Vojtech Janda
Mar 28
May or Can?
May or Can?
Some differences between two modal verbs that are *almost* interchangeable.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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
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.
Engramo Team
Oct 19, 2020
How New Words Emerge
How New Words Emerge
or, About Innovation in Language
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engramo Team
Aug 10, 2020
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Test the water of one of the most curious ways of speaking English!
Engramo Team
Aug 5, 2020
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