Are you struggling with learning English? Just can’t seem to pick up the language no matter how hard you try? We’re here to give you 3 of the best tips so you can master the English language in no time! It is known that when learning a new language it

Are you ready for the Junior Summer Vacation Study Program this July through August in beautiful New York City? Well, you should be! We are planning on having our best vacation study program ever this year. Our Junior Summer Vacation Study Program enables international students ages 14 to 18 to

Time came to a standstill as the Earth stood back and observed the weeping clouds shed tears on the tops of the calm pine trees, lightly showering their leaves, as the midnight rain danced to the ground. In this sentence, we gave the nonhuman objects like the Earth, clouds, and

If you want to learn English, the best way is by fully immersing yourself in the experience. To do this, you’ll need to step out of your comfort zone and get ready for an experience of a lifetime.  Studying abroad through a summer study program can help you grow a

First off, what is a paradox? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a paradox as one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases, or a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true Paradoxes in the English language can

The dictionary definition of irony is “ the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning” or “the use of words that mean the opposite of what you think especially to be funny”. There are four different types of irony: Dramatic Irony

As we get closer to the start date of our Junior Summer Vacation Study Program, here are a few things to know about COVID-19 vaccination requirements before attending. The CDC recommends making sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to another country, including receiving a

What is alliteration? By definition, alliteration is when the same letter or sound at the beginning of words is repeated. Most often, alliterations contain the same letter to begin the word (crazy cats) but if the word begins with a letter that makes the same sound, it is also an

First off, what is an idiom? An idiom is a word or phrase that means something different than the literal meaning. Idioms are commonly used in English conversations, so non-native speakers should understand their meaning to avoid confusion and have more natural speech patterns. Idioms are an essential part of

When you decide to study English for the summer, choosing the right school can be a bit tricky. There are a lot of options out there, and you might not even know what to look for when you compare schools.  At Access to Language Studies, we help students from around