How can I speak more politely to customers?
Do you have to use English to speak to customers at work? Like many other languages, when speaking English[…]
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Five tips for speaking English while wearing a mask
Do you have to wear a mask because of the COVID-19 virus? This often makes face-to-face communication more difficult,[…]
Read moreHaving trouble with IELTS writing? Four quick-and-easy tips
Do you have to take the IELTS writing test? This can be a difficult part of the test, especially if[…]
Read moreTen resources for improving your research presentations
Below are some links/downloads that can be useful as research presentation resources (for both teachers and students). While the links[…]
Read more5min idiom quiz: Money and spending
Want to brush up on your money idioms? Try this 5min quiz to test your knowledge. Then download the following[…]
Read moreHow ‘focus words’ can help you become a better speaker
Do you know what a focus word is? It is a word that has more stress in speech. It is[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘put your foot in it’ mean?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘put your foot in it’? What do you think it means? Do you think[…]
Read moreTen recommended TED Talks on language learning
Looking for tips on language learning? Or, looking for useful video resources for your classes? TED talks can not only[…]
Read moreSix tips for speaking tests
Do you have to take an English interview test? Maybe it’s part of an end-of-course English exam. Maybe it’s part[…]
Read moreThree tips for improving your speech delivery
Having problems with people undersanding your speaking? While things like fluency and vocabulary are important, your delivery (how you speak)[…]
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