Using TV sitcoms to build your conversation skills
Do you know what a TV sitcom is? It is a kind of comedy you watch on TV. Sitcoms are[…]
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How can I manage awkward topics?
What do you think good conversation topics are? Be careful with topics when talking with people you don’t know well.[…]
Read moreFour phrases you need for casual conversations
Causal conversations can be difficult for language learners. One reason is they often use short phrases that you may not[…]
Read moreWhat does ‘Do you get the picture?’ mean?
If someone asks you ‘Do you get the picture?’, they are checking if you understand something. So, here, ‘picture’ isn’t[…]
Read moreHow 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[…]
Read moreConversation Café Course 1 (live-online)
This is a small-group course aimed at helping you build your English speaking fluency and conversation skills. I hope you[…]
Read moreBuild your conversation skills with tag questions
Do you know what tag questions are? They are questions made by repeating the subject and auxiliary verb at the[…]
Read moreFive 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 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[…]
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