Insider advice for professional speaking: Part 3 Holding attention
By James, March 20 2021
Find out how to hold the audience's attention and have a strong presence on stage.
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Insider advice for professional speaking: Part 2 Speaking up
By James, March 14 2021
In the previous post on professional speaking, we focused on managing nervousness. This post will look at how to project your voice and speak clearly.
Insider advice for professional speaking: Part 1 Appearing confident
By James, March 06 2021
As a theatre actor, I was so nervous at the start of nearly every show. But over time, I learnt to be confident in front of audiences. Now, let me help you with your speaking.
Vocabulary for formal meetings
By Di, March 01 2021
Formal meetings have a special vocabulary. Many of the words seem simple, but the meanings may be different than what you expect.
Sushi is not "raw fish"
By The English Farm, February 20 2021
Communicating in English means you have to communicate not only in a new language, but also across a culture. That means more than just translating words and phrases.
When to say ANY and EVERY
By Jin, February 14 2021
At first glance, sentences like, "Anyone can try it" and, "Everyone can try it" seem to mean the same thing. What's the difference?
Worth it or deserve it?
By Pamela, February 06 2021
You’ve probably heard your teachers say, “Keep studying, it will be worth it in the long run!” Or, “Congratulations, you deserve it!” But what do these expressions really mean, and how can you use them in your own life?
The danger of false friends
By James, January 31 2021
False friends are words from different languages that seem similar but are, in fact, not. The French president Emmanuel Macron made a famous mistake in 2017.
Think outside the box
By Di, January 23 2021
Can't find the answer? Then get creative—think outside the box!
Cool, eh? Show culture with question tags
By The English Farm, January 16 2021
A question tag turns a simple word, phrase or sentence into a question. Simple, right?
While some question tags are universal, other tags are specific to cultures around the world.
"Sorry to" is not an apology
By The English Farm, January 09 2021
There is a good chance you've said or heard someone say, "Sorry to be late!" But that's a mistake. Using sorry to + verb is not for an apology. It's used to express sympathy for an action you will do or are doing.
Study without getting tired
By The English Farm, January 03 2021
Head coach Firas Zahabi recently shared a fresh take on how to meet your goals. He talked about physical exercise—see the picture above, but his advice is useful to meet study goals as well.