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Running an effective English meeting is important, but there are many different approaches to do this. Learn some simple, applicable tips you can start to use today!

To learn new words, most people look them up in the dictionary or translator. This is a good start. But the definition is only one aspect of a word that you need to know. To use the word correctly, you need to think about two other things: connotations, and collocations.

One essential part of speaking well is to break your speech into short chunks—usually a few words— and pausing briefly after each one. 

Have you ever wondered why your teachers encourage the use of TED talks? Find out why and the steps to use TED talks to learn English.

To 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.

Showing sympathy is important. Here are three things not to do, and three good ideas of what to do.

Metaphors, jokes and strong language are very common in spoken English. Even if you don't use it yourself, understanding this style is a big step towards watching movies with subtitles or hanging out with native English speakers.

Asking questions in meetings can be tough, even for native speakers. For non-native speakers, doing it in English can be a nightmare.

Using a plural in English can be tough. There are many rules, and sometimes they are hard to understand and remember. One such case is a compound adjective.

English speakers like to use strong language, and one way they do that is with questions that are not really questions.

Accept that your native language level is higher than your English level, and that's ok. Focus on the language you already have. This is a simple idea, but it can be hard to put into practice.

Many people assume the sound that's made and the sound you hear is the same. But often, it's not.

Think about when you started learning English. How many years have you been learning? Now, find out how long it should take you to reach fluency.

Even in a pandemic, writing emails are a great way to network with other pharmaceutical professionals you meet at virtual conferences. Let's look at how to write a follow-up email.

Virtual conferences and meetings have become the new normal. Let's discuss how to ask questions to connect with the speakers and participants.

T-shaped lessons put together general and specific knowledge. Both are important to learn English well!

Do you need a teacher or a coach? You definitely need both, but at different times. 

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.

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