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Listening is a study skill most of us take for granted. Listening is automatic, isn’t it? We might think we’re listening, but active listening is something entirely different. Think of how much easier it would be to study for tests, to write Read More …

Interrupting a discussion can seem impolite, but is often necessary for a number of reasons. For example, you might interrupt a conversation to: Give a message to someone Ask a quick question that has nothing to do with the conversation Read More …

Asking for a favor refers to asking someone to do something for you. Use these phrases to politely ask for a favor. When someone asks you for a favor, you’ll have to either grant it (say yes) or refuse it Read More …

During the job interviewing process it’s important to use verbs that precisely describe your duties and responsibilities at your present and past positions. The following list provides verbs that are both precise and commonly used in an English-speaking workplace. These Read More …

Here are 10 questions to help you start speaking English. Each of these questions can help you begin or continue a conversation. The questions are divided in two categories: Basic Facts and Hobbies, and Free Time. There are also a Read More …

One of the most important tasks in speaking any language is asking questions. This article will help you learn how to ask and answer questions so you can begin having conversations in English. To help you, questions are divided into Read More …

It’s common in banking and business to use abbreviations for a wide range of specific business expressions. You’ll find each expression followed by the appropriate abbreviations below. Remember that abbreviations and acronyms are used differently in English. Abbreviations are used Read More …

English teachers are often not equipped to go into depth in the terminology required in specific trade sectors. For this reason, supplementary core vocabulary sheets go a long way in helping teachers provide adequate materials for students needing an intensive Read More …

Telephoning in English includes learning a number of special phrases, as well as focusing on listening skills. Some of the most important phrases include how to answer the phone, how to ask for others, how to connect, and how to Read More …

You can further explore useful phrases and proper language usage by looking at a meeting dialogue. During a meeting you might want to have a phrase reference sheet nearby to help conduct the meeting. Interrupting Use the following phrases to Read More …