Laura Jones

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.

Latest posts by Laura Jones

A woman on her balcony learning with Lingoda this summer

May 12, 2023

Sprint into summer with Lingoda 

You’ve probably heard that language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. And while that’s often the case, sometimes you...

A fit elderly man doing a workout representing the high life expectancy in Germany

Apr 28, 2023

What’s the life expectancy in Germany?

Germany is known for its high standard of living and, with that, one of the longest life spans globally. Life...

Colorful houses in Buenos Aires, one of the best places to live in Argentina

Apr 28, 2023

The 5 best places to live in Argentina

Argentina is a fascinating and diverse country. It boasts stunning natural landscapes: from the flat grassland of the pampas to...

Woman laying on a couch upside down listening to a business English podcast with headphones on

Apr 18, 2023

The 7 best podcasts to learn business English 

Why listen to podcasts to learn business English? Firstly, podcasts are an excellent way to develop your listening skills. Business...

Young woman using her laptop sitting on a couch studying the personal pronouns in English

Apr 18, 2023

English personal pronouns: A guide for you and me

Personal pronouns are words that we use to refer to people or things without using their proper names. In English,...

Welcome sign saying

Mar 30, 2023

The Florida accent: Speech in the Sunshine State

In the latest edition of our American Accents series, we’re heading to Florida to bask in the speech and slang...

Young woman at a stall at a Christmas market in Switzerland

Mar 30, 2023

What it’s like to celebrate Christmas in Switzerland

If you’re dreaming of spending the holidays in a place that looks like it should be on a postcard, Switzerland...

Cherry blossoms in Bonn, Germany

Mar 20, 2023

The 4 best cherry blossom spots in Germany

When springtime arrives in Germany, the snow melts, the Biergärten open and cherry blossoms decorate the country’s streets and parks...

Family walking in the forest with a dog representing the birth rate in Germany

Mar 10, 2023

What’s the birth rate in Germany?

Germany, along with most other European nations, faces challenges associated with its declining birth rate. The most recent data from...

A hiker in the Swiss mountains as a representation of bank holidays in Switzerland

Mar 06, 2023

What are the bank holidays in Switzerland?

Whether you already live in Switzerland or plan to move there, it helps to know when the Swiss bank holidays...

Lichtenstein castle, one of the many castles in Germany

Mar 02, 2023

How many castles are there in Germany?

Among Germany’s vast forests and impressive medieval towns lie its enchanting castles. Thousands of them. In fact, there are around...

Female traveller next to a Lisbon tram wondering about the cost of living in Europe

Feb 17, 2023

What’s the cost of living in Europe? 

Are you thinking of moving to Europe? Do you dream of spending a month practicing French in Paris, or a...