Language Training
Listening Skills 101
Category: Language Training | 2018-08-02
Do you remember when you were learning a language in school, and your teacher played tape recordings of dialogues for you to practice your listening skills? Or you would have to pretend to be on the phone with another student ... [Read more]
Writing an Email: Part 3 of 4 – The Body
Category: Language Training | 2018-07-12
There are many aspects to writing a business email that come into play, like proper greetings, tone, and more. This week, we'd like to focus on the body of a business email, and how you can write it in an ... [Read more]
Writing an Email: Part 1 of 4 – Greetings
Category: Language Training | 2018-06-28
Over the next four weeks, we'll be focusing on an important part of daily business: writing emails. Writing an email, especially in a foreign language, can be particularly daunting if you don't feel confident enough in either your language skills ... [Read more]
Resources For Learning English
Category: Language Training | 2018-05-24
We absolutely love teaching English. There are so many benefits to learning English, that it's hard to articulate them all in one blog. However, if you're an English student, it can be hard to find extra resources if you want ... [Read more]
Common Phrasal Verbs Used In Sales
Category: Language Training | 2018-05-17
If you're in sales, you have a really important job (which we're sure you're already aware of). You are the point of contact for customers with your company, you help to represent your company's vision, and you help them turn ... [Read more]
How To Speak To Customers – A Business English Guide
Category: Language Training | 2018-05-03
What would a business be without its customers? How a company treats its customers is perhaps the most important aspect of being successful. After all, treating customers well builds a good reputation, while treating them poorly can bring down even ... [Read more]
Good English – Why Do You Need It?
Category: Language Training | 2018-04-26
Having good English skills is the number one concern of my students (of course). I work mostly in companies, teaching employees how to improve their English skills both in and out of the workplace. But why exactly is English so ... [Read more]
Say Thank You Like A Pro
Category: Language Training | 2018-03-29
Everyone likes to feel appreciated, so why not let them know that they are? Saying "thank you" can be particularly helpful in the business world, and telling someone you appreciate them, their work, or the information they gave you can ... [Read more]
How To Learn English at Work
Category: Language Training | 2018-03-22
One of the biggest challenges in modern life is finding enough time to do the things we want to do. Everyone is "go, go, go" all the time, and when the day is done, it can be difficult to motivate ... [Read more]
5 Key HR Phrases You Should Know
Category: Business English Skills, Language Training | 2018-03-15
As with any job, there is a certain lingo or jargon you need to know in order to be successful. A position in HR, or Human Resources, is no different. There are some key HR phrases you should know to ... [Read more]