Erin Duffin
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 4 of 4 – The Closing
Category: Business English Skills | 2018-07-19
Over the past few weeks, we've gone over every aspect of writing a business email, from the greetings, how to pick the right tone, and how to write a successful body. So now we come to the final installment in ... [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 2 of 4 – Tone
Category: Business English Skills | 2018-07-05
Writing emails, and lots of them, is a daily part of business life. Our modern world has become so digital, that emails are a frequent and necessary part of daily communication. So it's important to know how to write one ... [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]
How To Be Polite – A Business English Guide
Category: Business English Skills, English Culture | 2018-04-19
Politeness is key in so many situations, but it's especially important in business. Knowing how to be polite at the office will not only form a good first impression with your coworkers. It will also continue to keep that good ... [Read more]
About the Author
Erin Duffin
Erin Duffin is a writer, teacher, and yoga instructor. Her love of languages inspired her to move to Germany and to share language with others. You can find her work on the MacPherson Language Institute, Bespeaking, and erinduffinyoga.com.