Andrew D. Miles Blog
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Offer Advice Strongly with “Ought to”
We can suggest things with “should” (as in “You should paint your house green”) but what to do if we want to be stronger? “Ought to”…
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Five tips to save time and money when learning a language
Want to learn a language without wasting your investment? Here are five tips to maximize your language learning: ✅ Forget miracle systems: There are no shortcuts.…
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Use the Active Voice for Better Writing
Writing “The product was sold by Peter” is longer and less direct than “Peter sold the product”. In other words, the active voice is shorter and…
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Improve Your English Listening: Understand Change!
English is a language that changes very quickly. We often find neologisms (new words) and informal expressions (slang), which makes understanding difficult. What to do about…
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What to say when someone’s unavailable
You never know when the phone will ring; memorise these expressions to say someone is unavailable She’s not in today. He’s not available now. They’re at…
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Use Headings to Improve Your Business Writing
When writing longer pieces, use headings to guide your readers effectively. Why Are Headings Important? 🔘 Improved Readability: Headings help readers navigate your content with ease,…