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Sing Your Way to Better Language Skills
I got into pronunciation training because of my love for singing — and because, believe it or not, I learned to speak Spanish with a pretty decent accent by belting out songs. Over the past two years, I’ve had the joy of reconnecting with a group of Chilean and Greek...
What Is a Phrasal Verb?
If you've ever been puzzled by phrases like "turn up," "give in," or "run out," you're not alone. These aren't just random combinations of words – they're phrasal verbs, and they carry meanings you can't always guess from the individual parts. Take the verb turn. On...
Why Idioms Matter in Business English
Whether you’re a senior leader, a multilingual professional, or someone navigating the complexity of cross-cultural teams, the language you choose carries more weight than you might think. And often, it’s not the big, impressive words that matter most – it’s the small...
Why Fluent Isn’t Always Clear: The Missing Piece in Executive Communication
You speak English every day. You lead meetings, deliver updates, contribute to your team, and handle complex responsibilities. You’re fluent. And yet you may have received feedback that your communication is sometimes unclear, hard to follow, or lacking impact. This...
Helping Women Assert Themselves in Business
In today's global business landscape, refining how we assert our voice is crucial. For high-level non-native English speakers, the challenge isn't just about mastering vocabulary or grammar—it's about being heard, understood, and respected. Women, in particular, often...
Can You Really Eliminate a Foreign Accent?
How realistic is it to completely eliminate a foreign accent? The honest answer: it’s very unlikely. While it's possible to soften an accent and improve clarity, eliminating it entirely is an enormous challenge—even for highly trained actors. Why? Because accent...
How Emotion Shapes Learning
Whether you're refining your English skills as a professional or learning a new language from scratch, engaging your emotions can significantly enhance your progress. Why Emotion Matters in Language Learning Emotion affects attention, memory, motivation, and cognitive...
The Silent Struggle: How Language Gaps Impact Non-Native Speakers’ Confidence at Work
When a non-native English speaker lives and works in an English-speaking environment, even apparent fluency can mask significant challenges. Recognizing these nuances is crucial for HR professionals and workplace leaders to foster an inclusive and supportive...
T Between Vowels – Practice with the audio
Recently I made a post on how to pronounce T, entitled Pronouncing T – Practice the poem with the audio. The poem I posted helped you to practice the T which is at the beginning of a word or any stressed syllable. But in Toronto, and many other areas in North America,...
Pronouncing T – Practice the poem with the audio
Pronouncing T varies between languages. For example, where the tongue makes contact with the top of the mouth varies, as does the angle of the tongue and the air expelled. In this poem, the T sounds are primarily made at the beginning of the words. In this case, the T...
