by Mike Simpson | Nov 8, 2024 | Business, Education, English, ESL English, Professional Development, Vocabulary
Welcome. Are you ready to “collaborate” with me? and what does that really mean? Is it just a buzz word? If not, why is it important to know and use this word? Aside from interviews and usage by HR or human resources workers, there really is a trend and...
by Mike Simpson | Sep 8, 2024 | Business, Education, English, ESL English, Technology, Uncategorized, Vocabulary
The world of finance, business and international trade are complex and the ability to discuss these fields is a priority for anyone working in economics, or anyone studying advanced language use. Are you concerned about “outsourcing” or “global...
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 | Jan 13, 2022 | Business, Education, Goals, New Years, Technology
Wow, happy new year! What a year that passed! 2021 felt like a series of ups and downs. I personally have felt the challenges and I am optimistic that 2022 will we can grow and pivot, to take on new perspectives and implement novel approaches to engaging with people...
by Mike Simpson | Jan 2, 2021 | Business, Canada, COVID-19, Culture, Education, Goals, Health, Holidays, New Years, Photography, Recreation, Resources, Uncategorized
Hello and Happy New Year to you! I’m excited to celebrate the arrival of 2021! Without a doubt 2020 was one crazy year. For many this year brought profound change and new ways to interact. 2020 introduced new terms like “new normal” and “social...
by Mike Simpson | Oct 18, 2020 | Business, Culture, Gender Roles, Professional Development, Uncategorized
In an interesting article in the New York Times, the issues facing women seeking political positions are discussed. How does a woman balance family with high pressure jobs? There’s plenty of resistanceĀ to women seeking power but if they have...
Vocabulary Study: Office Work, Collaboration and Teamwork (Intermediate to Advanced)
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Vocabulary Study: Business and Globalization Expressions (Intermediate to Advanced)
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