Andrew D. Miles Blog
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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…
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The Power of Gestures in English
Effective communication goes beyond words. Gestures will help people follow you when you speak English, even if they don’t understand some of your words. Body movement…
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Want to write English with no mistakes?
Apart from using spellchecks or AI to spot errors, try these techniques: ✅ Take a Break. Don’t proofread immediately, so as to give your brain some…
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Transmit Ideas Better: Explain Indirectly
Tony, who works at a startup, was having trouble explaining their new product, a wristband that identifies and counts bacteria in blood. He started his description…