by Mike Simpson | May 4, 2024 | Business, English, ESL English, Speaking
Introduction Do you find you are sometimes at a loss for words when it comes to informal conversation with co-workers or people you have to make small talk with? You might want to focus on learning idioms and special expressions, particularly those used in business...
by Mike Simpson | Apr 22, 2024 | Culture, English, ESL English, Greetings, Speaking, Vocabulary
“Good morning,” or “How are you guys?” or even “What’s up?” could be heard as standard or slang greetings in a business, school or person setting, in places like Toronto, Canada, where I’m from. I’ve heard and...
by Mike Simpson | Feb 5, 2024 | English, ESL English, Listening, Music, Resources, Video
Learning English is a challenge, and making the lessons interesting via music, movies, art or other media and entertainment can help create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the learner. Whether you are a student or teacher, using music in lessons and the classroom...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 27, 2023 | Education, English, ESL English, Goals, Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary
You speak to people everywhere but aren’t sure if they are picking up everything that you say. How can you ensure your words reach them clearly and you are understood? This is not a simple question but there are approaches and strategies that English learners...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 15, 2023 | Culture, Education, English, Technology, Vocabulary
Are you interested in growing your vocabulary and keeping sharp? Daily bite-sized learning activities like word games and sudoku can play a positive role. With that in mind let’s look at a quick way to study new vocabulary on a daily basis. I’d like to...
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Vocabulary Study: Business and Globalization Expressions (Intermediate to Advanced)
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