Tuesday I asked you a question. I asked, What is English? An incorrect answer is, “a foreign language.” That’s what Berlitz thinks. But we know better. One correct answer came from … [Read More...] about How David reached his dream with English
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Why You Should Stop Listening To Business English Podcasts
Want to improve your business English? How about listening to a business English podcast? Sounds perfectly logical, right? But... it's not a good idea. Here's a true story that shows you why. … [Read More...] about Why You Should Stop Listening To Business English Podcasts
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Why I Stopped Correcting My Students’ Grammar Mistakes
It was Christmas 2007. I was at my girlfriend’s home. It was my first visit. And of course, I wanted her parents to like me. At least I wanted them to think I wasn’t retarded. So I decided to show them that after several years of living in their country, … [Read More...] about Why I Stopped Correcting My Students’ Grammar Mistakes
The Truth About Your Grammar Mistakes
Do you make grammar mistakes? Of course you do. And actually, it's not such a big deal. But there is another type of mistake which is very big deal. There's a clue in this picture. … [Read More...] about The Truth About Your Grammar Mistakes
Why A Volcano Is The Best Place For Your Grammar Books
Has this ever happened to you? You're speaking English and then you start to think about the grammar... Or maybe you do some exercises in your grammar book and then try to speak... And your speaking isn't better -- it's worse! Why is that? What's going on? … [Read More...] about Why A Volcano Is The Best Place For Your Grammar Books