Why Fluent Non-Native English Speakers Still Struggle to Communicate Clearly… and What Actually Helps

by | 2025-11-04 | Business Communications | 0 Comments

Many accomplished professionals speak English fluently yet still find communication in the workplace unexpectedly challenging. They contribute valuable insights, manage teams and lead projects — yet sometimes their ideas don’t land as intended. This is rarely about...
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Sing Your Way to Better Language Skills

by | 2025-09-29 | Language Training | 1 Comment

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...
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What Is a Phrasal Verb?

by | 2025-07-11 | Business Communications | 0 Comments

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...
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JOKE OF THE MONTH: Yogic divers?

by | Apr 22, 2010 | | 2 Comments

So, a woman walks into a yoga studio to ask about their classes. She sees a class in progress and asks the administrator who it was for. The administrator smiles confidently, and answers: “It’s a divers’ group.” The woman is confused. “Divers?” she asks. She also...

SPEAKING CLEARLY: Tips on pronunciation

by | Jan 14, 2010 | | 0 Comments

Here are some things you can do on your own to improve your pronunciation: • Speak more slowly -- This is the best way to clarify your speech. Often, this simple change will greatly help people to follow what you are saying. It gives them time to process what they...

JOKE OF THE MONTH: Cat Salad?

by | Jan 14, 2010 | | 0 Comments

So, a woman walks into a grocery store to pick up food for a dinner party. She’s running late, and has to get home to start cooking. She’s stressed. Fortunately, she finds everything on her shopping list in short order. Well, almost everything. She wants to make fruit...

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