Are you among those who plan to travel around the world? Are you eager to live an adventure abroad? Do you wish to discover what other cultures offer? Would you rather study your master’s degree overseas? Perhaps it is time to stop wondering at the idea of travelling abroad and... Continue reading

Most human beings believe their purpose on life is to be happy. But what does happiness encompass? According to www.dictionary.com this term refers to the quality or state of being happy –delighted, pleased or glad as over a particular thing-. Positive psychology defines a happy person as someone who experiences... Continue reading

The Conversation Club is back! We are starting this term sessions on Thursday, when we will be talking about dream jobs. We know that some occupations require a degree certificate and others don't. Some of them demand specific skills while others are easy to carry out or just depend on... Continue reading

As a teacher I have seen many students struggle when they have to write a paper, it doesn´t matter if it is a letter or an essay. That is why I want to suggest some tips you could use when writing. The first aspect to take into account is what... Continue reading

Today, we are suggesting a very handy tool to practice ESL -English as a Second Language.English-attack is a whole package website which offers different options to acquire and get a better command of the language, its main purpose is using authentic English and motivating learners through interactive and entertaining exercises.... Continue reading

When learning a second language there are many aspects and features we must take into account, vocabulary, grammar, phonetics, spelling, functions, among many others. However, learners main aim is getting to speak and communicate their ideas in a fluent way, using appropriate pronunciation and getting to interact without difficulty with... Continue reading

Our quote -taken from The Economist March 5th 2009- for this session entails a controversial topic: drug legalization or decriminalization. Drug use is prohibited in many countries since it is still considered a crime. According to the website www.dictionary.com a crime is an action or an instance of negligence that... Continue reading

Why do people pierce? The answer could vary depending to whom you ask. Some people do so for self-expression, others for cultural identity, many do it for spiritual reasons, while others want to rebel against religion or their own culture. Piercing started thousands of years ago, ancient civilizations believed ear... Continue reading

Chances are you have heard about expressions such as British English, American English, Indian English, Globish, the three circles of English, Aussie English, etc. If you haven´t, join us and find out what they are and learn some stuff and tips about them. What kind of English do you speak?... Continue reading

In April’s first week many national and international TV news, websites and newspapers included the following headlines ‘Colombia highest court paves way for marriage equality in surprise ruling’, ‘Colombia says ‘I do’ to gay marriage’, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalizes same-sex marriage’. These are great news for the LGBT community since... Continue reading

This coming Wednesday April 13th we are dealing with cultural aspects from different countries. If you are eager to join us on this ‘trip’ make sure to bring information you may know about any culture. From our home country, Colombia, - to the furthest country, city, or island you may... Continue reading

There is a high chance that music has been present in your life since you were a baby, right? Have you ever wondered why music is such a powerful force which has accompanied human kind since ancient times and keeps evolving nowadays? Some authors even argue that music is the... Continue reading

When a couple decides to spend their lives together, most of them are actually planning to start a family and having children. However, sometimes they are not lucky and they cannot conceive. It can be due to different aspects. Most of the time these couples turn to medical treatments and... Continue reading

Are you always rushing to do your tasks and never seem to finish? Don’t you accomplish what you want to do before deadlines? Do you feel you procrastinate a lot? Do you wonder how some people seem to have enough time to do everything they want to? If you have... Continue reading

Every single culture develops its own traditions and customs, which sometimes are revealed and expressed in different ways. Some of them include, holidays and festivals, which can last one day, a weekend, or even weeks. These events are commonly local, although some are so popular that they have crossed borders... Continue reading

Most human beings have always felt the need of having a companion from ‘mother nature’, so they decide to get one as a pet. Are you one of those? Well, we are having a full session devoted to those fluffy ones that make us very happy with their paws, purrs,... Continue reading

The 88th Oscar Academy Awards ceremony is a few days away! What recent movies do you remember most? Have you seen movies such as The Revenant, The Martian, Mad Max or Bridge of Spies? Is there any memorable soundtrack coming from these or any other movies? Who is your candidate... Continue reading

Hey folks, this coming session on Wednesday Feb 17th we are talking about celebrities. Are you fan of any writer, businessman/businesswoman, scientist, actor, musician, painter, politician, sportman, etc.? Then, come and share with other participants all the insights you may have about these people. We are also having a thought-provoking... Continue reading

The Talk/Show Conversation Club welcomes back students and alumni with our first session this coming Wednesday Feb 3rd. We are pretty sure there are many 'Konradistas' who would like to improve their speaking skills and meet more people in 2016. Well, this is the space for you! Our New Year's... Continue reading

When we make the decision of learning a language it is because we actually want to communicate through it and understand what others say using it. But how can we do that? Well, it definitely requires a lot of commitment and discipline to become proficient in the target language. That... Continue reading

Making the decision of living or studying abroad implies many changes in your life. However, many people don’t realize that until they start living in the arrival country. This experience can be pretty harsh if you don’t speak the language because you cannot understand people and they cannot understand you. What a nightmare! Continue reading

From the creators of such frightening creatures as KET, PET, IELTS, BULATS, BEC, etc., Cambridge University Press amazes English language learners with the most thrilling monster, its English Monstruo app. This exhilarating app takes you in a funny way to identify the most common mistakes made by Spanish speakers who... Continue reading

Have you ever wondered why sometimes it is hard to understand or learn about a specific topic, subject or skill? There could be many reasons or just one and it is about time to find out. Experts say each individual has got a learning style which is like a package you are equipped with to acquire knowledge or expertise through your senses.For some people it is easier to learn and remember things by hearing, other learners understand better if they see pictures or read and probably may have trouble dealing with spoken instructions, and last but not least important, are those who prefer to learn through physical movement or touching things. Have you identified your profile yet? Continue reading