Vocabulary
Better Presentations: A Powerful Body
Category: Business English Skills, Vocabulary | 2017-05-18
Welcome back to part 2 in our 4-part series on giving better presentations. Last week, in Better Presentations: A Strong Opening, we looked at how to capture the attention of your audience. This week we will be examining the language ... [Read more]
False Friends: 8 Common Business English Mistakes
Category: Business English Skills, Language Training, Vocabulary | 2017-05-04
Anyone who has tried to learn a language has had that feeling you get when know you have said something wrong. The problem is, it sounded so right to you! You guessed it, false friends, the nemesis of language learners ... [Read more]
Learning Vocabulary Effectively – The 3 P’s
Category: Vocabulary | 2017-03-08
Recently, a student of mine asked me about learning vocabulary. In all honesty, this is not something I spend much time on in my lessons. There are a few reasons, but most importantly, I think student’s time in the classroom ... [Read more]
On Point: Stiff Upper Lip
Category: Vocabulary | 2017-02-15
A Look At The Phrase "Stiff Upper Lip" Greetings and welcome again to On Point. Today, we start with the first in our series on the origin of English phrases. As a fan of the rock band, AC/DC, the phrase "Stiff ... [Read more]