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?…

Want to learn English more effectively? Here you have some tips . 📚   Go for Small Groups or Private Classes: Smaller groups mean more speaking time and personalized attention. In larger classes, it’s easy for you to get lost in the crowd. 📚   Check Lesson Frequency: Consistency is important! Aim for lessons 2-3 times a…

Your Out-of-Office (OOO) message is an opportunity to make a great impression, even when you’re away! It informs people of your absence, but also reflects your professionalism. Personal OOO Messages: 🧳 Limited Access: “Thank you for your email. I’m out of the office and will be back on Monday, May 17th. I will have limited…

Study Tenses Another Way: Past Verbs When we study verbs teachers generally introduce a tense and explain, for example: “The simple past is used for completed actions in a time before now”. Why not look at them based on what we want to say? It makes more sense. Here are some common ways to describe…

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Maximise your budget and minimise the time when you study a new language. 💡Never attend groups with mixed levels. You will either understand nothing or get bored. 💡Improve your listening by rotating teachers every two years or so. You will get used to different accents and be better prepared for real-life situations. 💡Avoid methods you…

Use data instead of adjectives and adverbs to write more clearly Want to write more clearly in English? Avoid vague adjectives and adverbs. Use specific data instead. See the examples below: ❌ The delivery arrived late (vague; late is not clear enough). ✅The delivery arrived ten hours late (clear; we specify a time). ❌ Our…

Study tenses another way. When we study verbs, teachers generally introduce a tense and say, for example: “The simple present is used for…” Why not look at tenses the other way round? It’s easier and makes more sense. Therefore, see examples of how we can organise some present verb tenses based on what we want…