Category: Books by Andrew D. Miles

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 say. So, what is there to the future? Read these sentences and look below to see what they really mean. They all refer to the time ahead, but what…

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 else’s gender for granted—and is wrong! 🔘 Ask when in doubt: If you’re unsure of someone’s gender, the best approach is to ask a colleague or mutual contact who…

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 were you, I would…”, you’re sharing your ideas without pushing people to follow them. Listeners will understand you are trying to help, not tell them what to do. Why…

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 kids, who will learn through tales set in the city, the lake and the jungle. The book is written in English and Spanish, so children get used to both…

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 had pronunciation problems. His previous teachers had never paid attention to his sounds, and though his fluency was good, it was very hard to understand him. Nobody had ever…

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 will add emphasis to your voice and clarity to your message.  Gestures reinforce your spoken words and highlighting key points— while movement keeps your audience actively involved. Read Andrew’s…

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 breathing room. You’ll catch more errors with fresh eyes. ✅ Change the format. Change background colour, font and size. Print it if necessary. ✅ Read it aloud. This will…

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 with phrases like “miniature X-ray sensor scans autoinducers…” It was soon clear he needed a more accessible way to talk about the product, especially since he was presenting to…

Have you ever felt lost in an English conversation because what you hear doesn’t match what you learned in class? You’re not alone! Sometimes people don’t use perfect grammar when they speak, which can confuse listeners.  It’s difficult to understand everything when what you hear does not agree with what your teacher has explained. What…

✍️Taking notes in class forces you to pay attention and absorb information effectively. ✍️Writing helps you learn better because you can refer back to your notes. ✍️Writing helps solidify words in your mind. It’s like exercise for your brain! ✍️ Practice makes perfect! The more you write, the more confident you’ll become. Want more tips?…