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Covid-era Neologisms in English


Languages are alive; they change and evolve constantly. Due to the situation we have been living for the past year and a half, the new norm has given us new words that we have never heard before, or that had a different meaning from the one they have taken on today. This has happened in …

Callan Activities — Callan School Barcelona
From 18th to 21st of January 2022


English Activities — Callan School of English Tuesday, 18th of January Seminar: Curriculum Vitae in English This seminar focuses on How to write an English CV with useful language, verbs and phrases. Practise interview questions and techniques and how to write a cover letter. 16,00 — 17,20 h. (Online) Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 …

New year, new language


New year, new promises — sound familiar? Yes, it’s that time of year again when people make resolutions for the new year and, of course, learning English. Joining the gym and learning English are two of the top resolutions for the New Year. While joining the gym exercises your body, learning English with Callan will …

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Why do I find it difficult to learn English?


Why is it so hard for me to learn English, while my friend finds it easy? Although we know that making comparisons is not good, it is a question we ask ourselves. The answer is not a simple one. Today we will discuss some of the possible reasons.   The reasons Environmental reasons: Being exposed …

Christmas Holidays 2021-2022


Christmas Holidays — Callan School of English   «On behalf of the management, the teachers and all the staff of Callan School, we wish you all a wonderful festive season brimming with Yuletide cheer and trust that 2022 will bring you everything that you have been hoping for»    

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The benefits of Intensive English Courses


With the new year comes good resolutions, and one of the most recurrent is to learn English. Many people often put off this desire due to lack of time. However, in this case we have an alternative that we often overlook: intensive courses, with the advantages and benefits of which we are analyzing today.   …

The most common pronunciation mistakes in English


Today we want to review some of the most common pronunciation errors when we speak in English and some tips on how to eliminate them. It is important to make an effort to pronounce the words correctly to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.   The most common pronunciation mistakes in English · Words that start with …

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How we can correct our mistakes when speaking English


When it comes to learning English, we all make certain mistakes more than others. This is what we know as «fossilization», a process by which the student internalizes an error in such a way that it remains “embedded” as if it were a fossil. These errors or mistakes, of course, are difficult to get rid …