How can I interrupt without being rude?
Have you ever tried to say something in a conversation but couldn’t? Maybe the other speaker didn’t stop talking? Maybe[…]
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Reflections and ideas on teaching English oral presentation courses
Doing oral presentations can be an effective way to improve learner confidence, spoken fluency, and delivery. However, class sizes, time[…]
Read moreEasy tips for predicting to improve your listening
Is listening in English difficult for you? Sometimes it’s because you are not prepared before you listen. One way to[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘It’s on the house’ mean?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘It’s on the house’? If you hear this at a restaurant, it’s good news.[…]
Read moreWhat English do I need to know for Halloween?
Do you celebrate Halloween in your country? Halloween is a day of parties and activities and is on October 31[…]
Read morePomaka Conversation Café
What is the Conversation Café? The Conversation Café is a live-online English speaking group. Learners can enjoy meeting other learners[…]
Read moreHad fun in this week’s Conversation Café class
Hi everyone! In last Sunday’s online Conversation Café we enjoyed talking about food and eating out. We also had a[…]
Read moreFive useful phrases where ‘touch’ means ‘communicate’
Did you know that the word ‘touch’ can also mean ‘communicate’? While ‘touch’ can have different meanings, it is often[…]
Read moreHow can I improve my IELTS writing score?
Are you studying for the IELTS test? Many students find it difficult to prepare for the IELTS test, especially the[…]
Read moreHow can I check when I don’t understand in a conversation?
What do you say when you don’t understand someone in a conversation? If you just say ‘I don’t understand,’ it[…]
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