Andrew D. Miles Blog
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Questions on the Phone
You never know when the phone will ring; memorise these common questions. Shall I take a message? Could you spell that? Who’s speaking? Can you repeat…
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Learn Future Tenses Upside Down
Explore future tenses in a practical way so (instead of memorising rules) you can express yourself clearly and confidently by focussing on what you want to…
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Business Writing: Pay Attention to Gender
Gender matters in business writing because using correct pronouns shows respect. Also, neutral language fosters a welcoming environment. Lastly, it prevents mistakes when one takes someone…
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Use “Would” for Polite Suggestions
Sometimes, you need to make a suggestion, but you also want to be respectful. You can use “would” to do this! When you say “If I…
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The Spotty Stories
Bilingual Adventures for Your Young Learners with “The Spotty Stories”! Discover the adventures of little dog Spotty and his friend Melanie. Their stories are ideal for…
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Improve Your Pronunciation: Record Yourself
Are you looking to improve your pronunciation? Here’s a free method: record yourself! How it works The story behind this tip A student I was teaching…