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Do you like to teach yourself English? Or do you like to learn in a classroom with the help of a teacher? Do you enjoy spending time by yourself? Wait! Why are we asking you all these questions? We’ve asked these questions to highlight the word yourself, this is an example of a reflexive pronoun. […]

You probably groan every time you hear the word study. The word itself often evokes images of endless hours studying for exams. This method of studying is probably the most common but there’s no real evidence that spending long hours pouring over material trying to commit it to memory actually works to help you learn […]

Students who are new to online learning may, at first, find this type of learning a little disorientating since they are used to a physical space and the physical presence of a teacher. Some may also make the mistake of thinking that online learning requires less of an effort but in fact it is quite […]

If you’re interested in teaching ESL abroad, there is a huge demand for ESL teachers all over the world. One of the key reasons for this is that the expat lifestyle appeals to many adventurers who want to experience living in a foreign country for a long period of time. Traditionally, arranging all the details […]

  The success of modern businesses relies on employees who have up-to-date skills such as great English communication skills and proficient technological skills. With the world changing at such a rate, the way business was conducted even just a few years ago has changed. That is why you need to invest in employee training to keep […]

Some people love negotiating, but I think it’s fair to say that most people hate it, even in their own language, let alone in English. This is because we fear that we might be asking too much and might be turned down on our offer. We also fear that we will have to go to […]

Podcasts have been around for a while now and many people listen to podcasts on their way to work, when travelling or at home. Podcasts are usually part of a series and there are so many different podcasts in many different niches that almost anyone will find a podcast suited to them and  their interests. […]

Talking on the phone is very common in today’s business environment. With many office roles, you will have to make a call, receive a call, leave a message, take a message and a variety of other phone-based tasks. In this post, we will cover all the details about business English phone calls. Answering a Call […]

We’re very excited to announce that our English learning app, English Courses, which was first released in January to our students, is now free for anyone to download and use. The app, which has been 2 years in the making, improves communication between students and their English-language school, provides all relevant course information as well as including […]

Business meetings can be quite difficult anyway. But in international meetings, this can be even more problematic due to different etiquette, different cultures and using a foreign language to communicate. In these cases, knowing the right etiquette and business English can make you incredibly valuable to a business. Also, many websites, guides and other materials are […]