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Learning happens in four stages. Knowing which stage you are on means you know where to go next—or if you are finished!

Should you use jargon with your colleagues? How about with your clients? How about in a speaking test? Here's a simple but powerful rule to guide you.

Ideas change, and what's radical to one generation may be normal to the next.

In English, the negative component can be put in a variety of places. But, as long as the meaning is the same, the negative element should go as close to the beginning as possible.

Stressing a word when speaking, by saying it longer, louder or with higher intonation, will show the listener which word is key. 

Speaking tests are a performance. You have to show your skills.

The Grammar/Syntax section of the G.B.C. test is one in which the majority of students score below 3, with scores of 1 or 2 being very common.

Many students who have studied vocabulary still don't score well in the G.B.C. test. We'll show you why.

We'll help you understand the Delivery section of your G.B.C score sheet. You'll also learn how to approach delivery to maximise your score.

Do you find your G.B.C. score sheet confusing? We'll help you understand the Communication of Information section. You'll also learn how to use the skills you have to score well.

The English word “budget” is complex. There are many ways to use it, and it is often misused by non-native speakers.

Although "if" is the most common word used in conditional sentences, we can also use other words and phrases instead.

When can be used for an expected event:

For example:

It is common in English to use mixed conditionals. These are usually a combination of the second and third conditionals. For example:

Should you translate your traditional words into English?

Okay usually means yes, sure. But when you say, "It's okay", the meaning changes significantly. 

You forget faster than you think! There are two ways you can fight against forgetting. Read on to find out how you can forget less.

In Japan, "global" is a buzz word that people like to use. Students want to be more "global". They want to work on the "global stage" for a "global company". In English, maybe you should choose a different word.

If you have to give a presentation in English, you will likely spend a lot of time preparing your slides. However, there is a danger of relying too heavily on slides.

Linguists in America have voted the singular "they" as the word of the decade.

As 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.