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If you have been searching for an effective English Course or product, then you know what it is like to suddenly discover a NEW course or service.

(You feel excited, and hopeful that THIS will be the course that makes you a bilingual MACHINE!!)

Hopefully it is not a promise to be bilingual in 7 days (if so please read my up-coming article on the life long process of learning English).

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What would you do if you heard something about a new academy or CD course?

How do you make the decision to remove your credit card from your wallet and make a purchase?

Wouldn't it be nice if you knew someone who had already taken the course, or someone who had first hand experience teaching with or learning with that service or method? I would like to be that person for you.

I have worked with a couple of well known academies in Spain, Vaughan Systems and Pueblo Ingles, and I have also taught with materials such as Speakup Magazine, Hot English Magazine, and various language learning materials and websites.

Here you will find opinions and recommendations from me (a professional teacher) who knows what kinds of English courses work and which don't. I advise my students regularly on; courses that really work, and others to stay away from.

I'd like you to have the same access to this information as they do.

Courses

"It's English Time!" by Diana Tower
Finally an interactive video and audio course that allows you to learn spoken English including useful expressions, phrasal verbs and vocabulary simultaneously.

"English Harmony 2.0" by Robby Kukurs
Discover English fluency as you build your confidence. This 3 DVD program imprints natural English speech patterns in your mind with revolutionary speech exercising technology!

"Effortless English Lessons" by A.J. Hoge
Learning English is not all about grammar. This audio course provides 30 audio lessons which include vocabulary lessons, mini stories, point of view lessons and audio articles.

"Best Accent Training Mp3s" by Charles Becker
An mp3 based course that will help you improve and refine your English pronunciation from the comfort of your own home. Use these mp3s while at the gym or during a bus ride. You are in control when you follow this course.

"5 Simple Steps to Better Writing" by Diana Tower. This quick e-course makes writing interesting and fun for all learners. (Now includes free audio book so you can listen as you learn!)

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