Laura is a freelance writer and was an ESL teacher for eight years. She was born in the UK and has lived in Australia and Poland, where she writes blogs for Lingoda about everything from grammar to dating English speakers. She’s definitely better at the first one. She loves travelling and that’s the other major topic that she writes on. Laura likes pilates and cycling, but when she’s feeling lazy she can be found curled up watching Netflix. She’s currently learning Polish, and her battle with that mystifying language has given her huge empathy for anyone struggling to learn English. Find out more about her work in her portfolio.
Apr 18, 2024
When you think of Thanksgiving, images of turkey feasts, pumpkin pies and big family gatherings probably come to mind. But...
Apr 18, 2024
Are you familiar with words like “myself” and “ourselves”? These are reflexive pronouns, which we use to reflect the action...
Apr 11, 2024
Reading is a fundamental (and often free) aspect of learning a language. Not only can it increase your vocabulary, but...
Apr 11, 2024
How are you feeling today? Are you happy or sad? Chances are, you’re experiencing something a bit more specific —...
Mar 26, 2024
We’ve written a lot of language guides here at Lingoda, but this one might be the crème de la crème....
Mar 26, 2024
Do you want to learn about interjections in English? If your first thought is, “huh?”, you’re already on the right...
Mar 26, 2024
So, you’ve checked your passport to ensure it’s valid, exchanged some dollars for euros and even bought travel insurance. You’re...
Mar 25, 2024
From the crisp blues of the morning sky to the reddish shades at sunset, from the bright yellows of the...
Nov 10, 2023
The Sorbian language is part of the West Slavic group of languages. Comprising two major dialects, Upper Sorbian (hornjoserbšćina) and...
Nov 03, 2023
The Frisian language is not one of the best-known in Europe. But Frisian is a fascinating language that’s spoken across...
Oct 27, 2023
The United States is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. With a rich history dating back to the 17th...
Oct 20, 2023
The Amish are famous for their simple way of living and deeply rooted traditions. Their distinctive dress and penchant for...