Use the singular "they" to include everyone
January 18, 2020Linguists in America have voted the singular "they" as the word of the decade.
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Pronunciation as sport
January 11, 2020Pronunciation is completely different from other language skills–pronunciation’s a muscular skill.
How to talk about confidential projects in English
January 4, 2020How do you maintain confidentiality without being rude?
Study tips: Learn like Einstein
December 28, 2019What is effective learning? While each person is different, we can still look at ideal examples for inspiration. Let's take a look at one of history's most renowned geniuses, Albert Einstein.
Student writing: What would I change about Japan?
December 21, 2019As you have more time off over the holidays, why not take time to write in English? You can use the questions in our discussion posts for inspiration.
Idioms: 10 ways to use your "nose"
December 14, 2019There are a lot of idioms in English that use the word "nose". Apparently, we like to talk about our noses a lot! Here are just 10 to add to your phrasebook (plus a bonus one to amaze your friends and colleagues with).
Common mistakes: Say or tell?
December 7, 2019The verbs "say" and "tell" are commonly confused. Just remember that you say something, but you tell someone something.
Know the difference between strong and weak goals
November 30, 2019To achieve a mountain-top goal, you need to set a path, choose your steps and maintain a good pace.
Understanding G.B.C. scores
November 23, 2019To understand how to score high on a test, you need to understand the scoring system. G.B.C. scores are a little mysterious, but they are based on a system used by the U.S. government.
How long should a G.B.C. answer be?
November 16, 2019One of the most frequent questions I get is, "How long should my G.B.C. answer be?"
My immediate thought is always, "How long is a piece of string?"* But this is not a helpful answer! What follows is the actual answer I give to students who ask me this.
All you should know about the G.B.C. test
November 15, 2019I have been teaching consultants for the G.B.C. test since 2011. I have learned a few things about it that I would like to share with you to help you better prepare for the test.
The fastest way to go nowhere with G.B.C.
November 6, 2019I have been teaching consultants since 2011. In that time, I have seen a lot of different approaches to studying for the G.B.C. test. One study method fails every time.
