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🧐 A creative space for English hacks and learning in action. 🚀 English for real-world projects—from pitches to expert talks — B1–C1 adults. 🤖 DM @HelensEnglishLabBot for questions/ideas or to book a free 15-min diagnostic.
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доля реакций к просмотрам- 11 февр.📩 New message received: It all began on the first of September. I came to the university, saw my schedule, and understood that English here was a different world with its own rules. Right away, we were told about a lot of homework: long retellings, projects, and presentations we had to do. And during the lessons, we had quick quizzes and tasks we had to do right away, without any time to prepare. The other students did it easily, but I felt nervous inside. I had not practiced English much before university, because I was busy preparing for other exams. I was so afraid of making a mistake or looking stupid that at first, I just tried not to be noticed. My help was a friend in the group. We were in the same situation, both finding it a bit difficult to keep up. We started to do our homework together: we learned new words, practiced retellings, and checked each other's work. It quickly became easier and less scary. I didn't feel alone with all that work anymore. But if the homework was something we could handle, the lessons were different. Those surprise quizzes, when the teacher set a timer and asked questions about a text we just listened to, really confused me at first. I couldn't prepare for them because they were unexpected. You just had to think quickly. At first, I didn't know what to do, I got lost, and I blushed. But after some time, it got better. I understood that the most important thing was not to translate every word, but to understand the main idea. I learned that I could answer with mistakes in my grammar, but if my answer was correct in meaning, it was okay. I learned to listen not to every word, but to the general message. The hardest part for me was the first presentation. It wasn't a big project, just a normal task, but I was very scared. I was afraid I would forget my words, stop talking, or say something wrong. I prepared a lot, but I was still nervous. But when I started speaking, I realized that the fear was only in my mind. Nobody was judging me, and if I forgot what to say, I just took a breath and continued. It was an important moment. I showed myself that I could do it. By the end of the term, I saw that I had changed. I didn't spend whole nights trying to make my retellings perfect anymore. I did them faster because I wasn't afraid of small mistakes anymore. The quizzes in class even started to feel like an interesting challenge. English stopped being a scary subject and became a difficult, but clear task. A task where mistakes are okay, where sometimes you are in a hurry, and where you can sometimes find real interest. I didn't learn to speak perfectly, but I stopped being afraid to speak. And for the first months at university, I think that is the most important thing. #Nastya26,85%
- 16 дек.📚 Find Your Perfect Grammar Cheat Sheet! All this week, I’ll be posting cheat sheets created by you — each one tackling a different grammar topic. Your job? Like the ones you find: - the clearest - the most helpful - or just beautifully designed. This isn’t about choosing one winner — it’s about finding what works for YOU: • Struggle with a topic? Pick the one that makes it click. • Visual learner? Choose the best layout for your brain. • Need simplicity? Go for clarity that sticks. 💡 Let’s crowdsource the ultimate grammar toolkit! 🛠 Want yours featured? Send it via the channel bot or email me directly. #CheatSheet #Showdown17,97%
- 17 дек.🚀 Mastering COMPLEX SUBJECT (Cheat Sheet #3) #CheatSheet #Showdown11,33%
- 1 мая🎉 Proud moment! We have created and launched our own course I’m happy to share that Daria Baturina, Anastasia Danukova, Daria Romanova, Maria Silvestrova, Sophia Shevchenko, and Daria Derevnina have developed and published a course on Stepik titled “Business English: Companies, Culture, Securities, M&A” — and it’s now open to everyone! 📚 This course mirrors the program of the first assessment (attestation) of the 4th semester for 2nd-year students and will help you: - revise key topics from the syllabus - practise with real tasks, exercises, and tests - prepare more confidently for your exam 💡 What makes it special? It’s created by students, for students — with a clear focus on what really matters for understanding the material and successfully passing assessments. 👏 Huge credit to everyone involved in developing the course — great work! 🚀 And to those who are preparing for exams: you’re very welcome to join and start learning! #Tool #Project #Link #Practice11,01%
- 17 дек.🚀 Mastering COMPLEX OBJECT (Cheat Sheet #2) #CheatSheet #Showdown9,85%
- 23 дек.🎤 Dragons' Den: Our Students Conquer the Pitch! 👥 Just wrapped up an intense "Dragons' Den" investment game with students from MGIMO, FinUni, MISIS, and MGSU. A big round of applause for Sofia Shevchenko, Anastasia Danyukova, and Natalya Vorobieva! You tackled the tough questions, defended your ideas, and gained incredible experience. 💪 This is how theory turns into practice. Keep rising to the challenge! 🔗 BMSTU summary #Competition8,82%
- 28 нояб.🏆 Results of the 3rd International Contest “The Language of Economics and the Economics of Language” The 3rd International Contest of Student Research and Creative Works, “The Language of Economics and the Economics of Language,” has come to an end. The event is held annually by the Department of Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication. This year, the jury evaluated 52 submissions from universities across Russia — from Moscow and Tyumen to Rostov-on-Don and Siberian cities. The broad geography shows the growing student interest in the relationship between language, communication, and economics in today’s world. ✨ Among the winners, special attention goes to Viktoria Karpova, awarded 2nd Place Nomination: “Professional Communication in the International Environment: The Linguistic Portrait of a Modern Specialist” Project: “The Hybrid Financier: A Linguistic and Communicative Portrait of a Specialist for Risk Management under Sanctions.” 🎉 Huge congratulations to Viktoria on this impressive result! And warm congratulations to all winners and participants! #Award7,59%
- 11 авг.Когда шоколад реально работает на экзамене 🍫 Многие считают, что если съесть перед экзаменом шоколадку, мозг заработает быстрее. Есть и обратная точка зрения: сахар всё испортит. Кто прав? Правда посередине. Какао-бобы богаты флавоноидами. Эти вещества способствуют расширению сосудов и притоку крови в нужные отделы нашего мозга. Но есть подводный камень: это работает ТОЛЬКО в условиях достаточной гидратации. Если вы обезвожены (а утром перед экзаменом мы часто пьём мало), кровь становится гуще. Кроме того, сахар и молоко в шоколадках убивают весь эффект. Вместо ясности ума мы получаем инсулиновые качели, на которых вообще может клонить в сон. Поэтому важно: 🔹Не путать десерты — батончики и шоколадки — с настоящим шоколадом. Берём только горький шоколад (не менее 75% какао), обходим стороной молоко, сахар и растительные жиры. 🔹Пить достаточно воды. 🔹Есть шоколадку за 40–50 минут до начала экзамена, чтобы флавоноиды успели усвоиться. А злоупотреблять сладким — с точки зрения работы мозга — нельзя ни в коем случае.6,98%
- 22 дек.🚀 Mastering INFINITIVES (Cheat Sheet #4) #CheatSheet #Showdown6,36%
- 13 дек.🚀 Mastering BESIDES, EXCEPT & BUT FOR (Cheat Sheet #1) 😉 My dear Grammar Warriors — you might want to bookmark this one… (Read: you absolutely should.) 💥 Struggling with BESIDES, EXCEPT or BUT FOR? Don’t stress — this cheat sheet breaks it down crystal clear. No more guessing. Just knowing. ☝️ Check out the guide by Yasmina Galiullina and master the differences once and for all! 🎯 Ready to test yourself? Take the challenge below — but there’s a catch! •Quiz 1 unlocks after 10 players •Quiz 2 unlocks after 20 players •… •Quiz 5 unlocks after 50 players The faster we play, the faster we unlock! 👇 Let’s see how far we can go together! #Challenge #Hack #CheatSheet #Showdown5,88%
- 25 апр.🚀 From Insight to Impact: ESL Week Video Competition 2026 🌟 A huge congratulations to everyone who took on the challenge: “Paradoxes of Preservation: An Economic Dilemma” — where economics meets culture, and every choice comes with a trade-off. This year, our students dove into real-world heritage dilemmas, balancing cultural soul with economic logic — through sharp data, bold creativity, and powerful storytelling. 🏆 1st Place — Analytical Depth That Shines A special spotlight on our first-place winners, Darya Baturina and Ivan Nikomarov — second-year students who delivered insights well beyond their years. Their video impressed with: 📊 Deep, well-grounded data 🎬 Confident, polished use of video tools 🎥 Clever storytelling that turned complex dilemmas into clear, memorable moments Truly next-level thinking. 🥈🥉 2nd & 3rd Place — Where Creativity Meets Tech Big applause to Anastasia Kstenina (2nd place) and Ivan Khvostikov (3rd place) for their originality and fearless creative choices: 🤖 Imaginative use of AI-generated visuals 🎭 Transforming themselves into engaging, cartoon-like characters Fresh and unforgettable. 👏 Thank you to all participants for your hard work, creativity, and courage to tackle tough global issues. 🔗 And don't miss the winning video — watch it here! #Challenge #Commentary #Performance3,57%
- 4 мар.🤔 Why does studying sometimes feel overwhelming? Sometimes a course feels difficult not only because of the material itself, but because of how we approach the work: when we start tasks, how we organize them, or what we expect from the learning process. 👇 Below are a few short situations. There are no right or wrong answers — this is just a way to reflect on your own study habits. Just read and notice which option feels closest to what you usually do. 1️⃣ When a large assignment appears, my first reaction is usually: A — I break it into smaller steps and start with the first part. B — I spend some time thinking about how to approach it. C — I postpone it because it looks too big. 2️⃣ When I feel that “there is too much studying”, it usually happens because: A — several deadlines fall close to each other. B — the task looks complicated at first glance. C — some tasks were postponed earlier and accumulated. 3️⃣ After receiving an assignment, I usually start working on it: A — the same day or the next day. B — a few days later. C — close to the deadline. 4️⃣ If a topic was difficult during class, later I usually: A — come back to it (notes, materials, internet, examples). B — hope it will become clearer during the next class. C — don’t usually return to it unless necessary. 5️⃣ If I look at the whole week, studying usually feels difficult because: A — the topics themselves are challenging. B — sometimes it’s not clear where to start. C — tasks accumulate at the same time. 🔍 You might notice a pattern. 🔹 Mostly A The difficulty probably comes from the actual complexity of the material. This is normal in university — understanding often develops gradually. 🔹 Mostly B The challenge may be uncertainty about how to begin a task. When the first step becomes clear, the work often becomes easier. 🔹 Mostly C The feeling of overload may come from tasks accumulating over time. Even manageable assignments can feel overwhelming when several appear at once. 💡 A useful question to ask yourself: What exactly makes studying feel difficult for me right now? -the material itself -uncertainty about how to start -accumulation of tasks -something else Sometimes just identifying the source of the difficulty already makes the situation more manageable. #SelfReflection2,27%