Understand communication through culture
By Betty, March 30 2024
Global communication styles differ. Therefore, we have to know these styles if we want to communicate effectively.
Communication
Uptalk brings you down
By Di, May 30 2021
"Uptalk" is when you say everything with a rising tone like it's a question. It makes you sound weak and underconfident. Here's how to solve it.
The musical secret of intonation
By Diane, October 10 2020
Intonation is sometimes described as the music of language. Without it, our voices are flat and lifeless, but with it, even simple language can be funny, memorable or moving.
Train of thought
By Pamela, October 07 2019
We use the expression train of thought to refer to the process of thinking about a sequence of connected ideas. We often use this expression to refer to an uninterrupted flow of ideas, or the development of a line of reasoning in our mind.
Take a toll
By Pamela, September 02 2019
When something takes a toll on you, it has a negative impact on your physical or emotional state. The impact usually happens slowly over time.
Catch up with someone
By Pamela, August 12 2019
When you catch up with someone, you give them an update on recent events in your life. It is a friendly exchange of information, usually between two people who have not seen each other for a long time.
This expression is typically used to refer to social situations with friends and family. It can also be used in professional contexts if you are catching up about business subjects, or if you have a friendly relationship with the person. For example:
Take it easy
By Pamela, July 22 2019
If you relaxed over the weekend, then you took it easy. We use the expression "take it easy" in two ways. First, you can use it to say that you relaxed and did not do any difficult or tiring activities. Second, you can use it to say that you remained calm or avoided situations that could have caused stress or anger. "Take it easy" can be conjugated in the past, present, and future.
Kill two birds with one stone
By Pamela, June 03 2019
Have you ever accomplished two different tasks with one single effort? If so, you made efficient use of your time and killed two birds with one stone. This expression can be used in both personal and professional contexts. For example: