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I have to come clean about something: English language schools have been selling business English for a long time. But "Business English" is not real.

Some English words seem simple, so students overlook them. Many students—even high-level students—have trouble talking about where they live.

Some English words seem simple, so students overlook them. Many students—even high-level students—have trouble talking about where they live.

Native speakers never say, “You'll enjoy nature,” or, “It has beautiful nature.”

Native speakers never say, “You'll enjoy nature,” or, “It has beautiful nature.”

Many English learners have trouble using the word “generation.” Does it mean what you think it means?

Many English learners have trouble using the word “generation.” Does it mean what you think it means?

Learning a skill on the sports field or in the classroom takes time and effort. Let's look at how pronunciation and learning a sport are similar.

Learning a skill on the sports field or in the classroom takes time and effort. Let's look at how pronunciation and learning a sport are similar.

The GCAS tests your ability to speak English in business situations. If you are taking the test, tell your teacher. They will help you prepare.

The GCAS tests your ability to speak English in business situations. If you are taking the test, tell your teacher. They will help you prepare.

Try to spot what is unnatural about the following statement, “The number of people on my team is 5."

Try to spot what is unnatural about the following statement, “The number of people on my team is 5."

"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. 

"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. 

I was given advice many years ago. It has helped me greatly. If you are taking a speaking or writing test, it can help you, too.

I was given advice many years ago. It has helped me greatly. If you are taking a speaking or writing test, it can help you, too.

If you practice writing slowly, you will likely keep writing slowly. To speed up, try timed writing.

If you practice writing slowly, you will likely keep writing slowly. To speed up, try timed writing.

It's very helpful to consider the building blocks of the language. So, let's begin with the basics and build up to the very complex.