Expert English Pronunciation, Accent Reduction & Fluency
English Laboratory has put together a fantastic English fluency program for Spanish speakers. Developed in north-eastern Spain, directed and managed by bilingual English/Spanish speaker Jennifer England, it offers a great way to improve your fluency in English. If you’re one of those people Read More …
I’m working with a client on giving presentations in English, his second language. We all know what can happen when you stand up in front of that sea of faces…we forget what we were going to say, we lose our Read More …
John Graham speaks about conflicts between English, Japanese, and Brazilian communication styles [bctt tweet=”John Graham on Youtube re conflicts between English, Japanese, + Brazilians communication styles.”]
Some people say “thee”; some say “thuh”, many people say both! Here is the short answer for why and when we say them. In the daily practice of speaking, American English speakers strive to stay as relaxed as possible, in Read More …
“Know yourself in order to know other people, comparing your heart with theirs” — a Chinese proverb which sums up the author’s approach to becoming a great presenter. Read More …
If you’ve ever lived in another country or with another culture, you quickly realize that politeness rules are not the same. Read More …
Advanced English learners still struggle with endemic pronunciation problems. Here’s a strategy that helps! Read More …
Rhetorical Grammar: Grammatical Choices, Rhetorical Effects by Martha Kolln This book is more than a writing text, and more than a grammar book. Kolln looks at grammar from a rhetorical point of view. She talks to us about keeping in Read More …
5 Ways to Speak Like Obama, at www.bnet.com We all look for authentic text to use with advanced ESL/EFL students. President Obama’s rhetorical speaking style is of great interest to adult English learners, especially those in diplomatic or political fields. Read More …