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Leaving Preply…(for now?)

After almost four years on Preply, my life situation has led me to step away from the platform (at least for now). This wasnโ€™t a quick decision; itโ€™s something Iโ€™ve been thinking about for quite some time. In fact, discoveringโ€ฆ

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B1 โ€“ Beyond the CV: Writing a Cover Letter

When youโ€™re applying for jobs, writing a great CV is only half the battle. Many companies also expect a cover letter…and this is where a lot of candidates go wrong! A cover letter isnโ€™t just a copy of your CV.โ€ฆ

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B1 – Applying for Jobs (Beating the ATS)

Applying for jobs today is very different from ten or even five years ago. Most companies donโ€™t start by having a person read your CV. Nowadays, they use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System), a piece of software that scans applicationsโ€ฆ

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B1 – Decode the Dream

Teeth falling out? Flying? Being chased? This B1 dream interpretation lesson dives into the mysterious world of dream interpretation, a fascinating topic that gets students thinking, speculating, and speaking. If youโ€™re looking for an original listening and speaking lesson thatโ€™sโ€ฆ

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B1 – Why is Eurovision so popular?

Lights, costumes, controversy โ€“ whatโ€™s not to love? This B1 Eurovision ESL lesson dives into one of the worldโ€™s most outrageous events and gets students talking and reminiscing. It helps learners explore the fun and eccentric world of Eurovision whileโ€ฆ

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