grammar vocabulary

Why learning this one English tense will make you sound like a pro

By: Stephanie Schottel on December 4, 2023

What is typically one of the first tenses taught in English classes but one of the last to be fully and correctly integrated into speaking and writing? It’s the often misunderstood (and sometimes dreaded) present perfect tense. From the perspective of an ESL teacher who speaks English as her native language, the correct use of […]

Your Top 10 Questions About English Language Learning Unlocked

By: Paola Pascual on April 4, 2023

The ability to communicate effectively in English has become an absolute must in today’s global workplace.

+20 Other Ways to Say Thank You At Work

By: Paola Pascual on December 20, 2022

Saying ‘thank you’ more often at work can have a very powerful impact. Adam Grant considers appreciation to be “one of the single most sustainable motivators at work”. The best part? According to a survey by Deloitte, for the day-to-day, the best recognition may be the easiest – just say ‘thank you’.

Spooky Halloween Idioms For Any Day Of The Year

By: TalaeraTalks on October 31, 2022

In this Halloween-themed post, we look at some spooky idioms that you can use for Halloween or any other day of the year. Le’ts start with a little story. Play the episode above and count all the idioms you can hear. Many organizations have a skeleton in the closet, and this Halloween story is about […]

Top 18 American Idioms According To Research

By: TalaeraTalks on September 6, 2022

Language is much more than just vocabulary and grammar. It consists of multiple elements, including idioms. Learning idioms goes beyond learning vocabulary. It is about learning the culture, as they reflect social norms, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions. These fixed expressions are a fascinating and colorful part of the English language, and they highly affect fluency, […]

The Best Way to Say Goodbye Has 3 Quick Steps

By: Paola Pascual on July 12, 2022

What is the best way to say goodbye? If the conversation has gone too long, or you just need to leave, here are some great ways to end a conversation and say goodbye in a polite way. Ending a conversation politely is sometimes not easy. How do you put an end to small talk with […]

19 Delicious Food Idioms You’ll Hear At Work

By: Paola Pascual on June 3, 2022

It’s hard to join a business meeting and not hear an idiom. In this post, we’ve collected common food idioms that we hear at work often. Before you keep reading, do this little game. Listen to the podcast episode above and pay attention to the short story at the beginning. The goal is for you […]

The 7 Verb Tenses You Need For Your Business Emails

By: Paola Pascual on May 11, 2022

We know what it’s like to write emails in English when you’re not a native-English speaker. It takes time. There are many aspects to take into account. It’s not only about knowing different email phrases, greetings, and sign-offs. It’s also about tone, spelling, and grammar. In this article, we will touch on an important grammar […]

+100 Business Acronyms That You Will Need At Work

By: Paola Pascual on April 12, 2022

Slack messages and emails are getting shorter and –sometimes– more difficult to decipher. The thing is, we all have busy lives and the pace of work is too fast. That’s why we come up with strategies to streamline our tasks and speed up communication. In an attempt to find short and simple ways of expressing […]

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