Category: Learning English (Page 1)

Tips on connecting personally with a presentation audience, including useful phrases for making a personal connection with attendees.

A thorough review of formal and informal parting greetings, including confusing differences.

A complete overview of common and more unusual things to say when you meet someone, including differences between different expressions.

Vital phrases for being hospitable and responding to hospitality.

The most important social English phrases for meeting and greeting, dealing with small talk, making guests feel comfortable, etc.

The most important small talk questions to know how to use and respond to

How to do well in and study for the first part of Cambridge Proficiency Use of English

Body language and gestures which can insult or offend people inside and outside English-speaking countries.

The most important acronyms for English language learners to learn

The most important short forms for people learning English as a foreign language.

Rude British gestures and other body language that could cause offense in the United Kingdom.

Shaking hands, kissing, hugging, eye contact, bodily contact, proximity, and standing and sitting positions in the UK.A?A?

List of UK gestures, with meanings of gestures used in the United Kingdom and how to make them.

This is a list of essential phrases for being able to communicate in English during business meetings

The biggest problems with self-study EFL materials.

Reasons why teachers sometimes speak at a speed at which students can't understand everything that they say - both good ones and bad ones - with possible student reactions.

Short and long term solutions for those who want to speak more quickly and smoothly. Also useful for teachers planning classroom fluency practice.

Some tips for learners to help them to proofread their writing

Using music and songs in teaching English as a second language or why people should sing to improve their language skills

A number of reasons why your teacher might make you correct your own answers

Reasons why your teacher may stop you using dictionaries in class.

Easy and sensible ways to practise English with your children

Ideas and tips to help you improve your pronunciation outside class

Some ideas for using language exchange sites

This article has some suggestions on developing self-correction skills and starting to use more accurate English, all without the help of a teacher.