Learning Resources Archives - Page 5 of 7

Learning Resources

Enhance your Business English skills with my comprehensive learning resources. Explore a wide range of tools, guides and resources designed to help you improve your communication, vocabulary and professional language skills. These resources are tailored to support your career growth and success in the global business environment.

british meal times - business english success

Understanding British Meal Times

British Meal Times – Introduction British meal times can be a source of confusion for international visitors, especially when it comes to distinguishing between various mealtimes and the associated terminology. This article aims to shed light on the intricacies of British meal times, the factors contributing to this confusion and provide valuable tips to prevent […]

Understanding British Meal Times Read More »

improve english listening skills - business english success

How to Improve English Listening Skills

How to Improve English Listening Skills – Introduction In this article, I will look at various ways in which you can improve English listening skills. Although we focus on the English language here, this will also apply to any language. General Points and Tips Before diving into individual methods, here are a few general things

How to Improve English Listening Skills Read More »

Business Communication Learning Resources Listening Skills Resources

What are Heteronyms?

What are Heteronyms? – Introduction This post answers the question, “What are heteronyms?” and gives some everyday examples. In a previous post, we looked at some fun English intonation examples, in which the sentence meaning changed, based on which word was emphasised. Heteronyms are individual words can have different meanings, based on which syllable is

What are Heteronyms? Read More »

Language and Vocabulary Learning Resources Phrasing and Tone Resources

FutureLearn Courses

Introduction to FutureLearn Courses In this post, I will look at FutureLearn courses, both for English teachers and language learners. I have taken courses on this platform and found them to be very valuable and interesting. This article is based on my own experiences and opinions. What is FutureLearn? FutureLearn is an online education platform

FutureLearn Courses Read More »

Learning Resources Online Courses Teachers

Intermediate Business English Course – the World of Work

Introduction to Business English: The World of Work In this post I will look at “The World of Work”, a great course for intermediate learners who wish to improve their Business English vocabulary and skills. What is Business English: The World of Work? This is a Udemy course, taught by a fellow native Brit by

Intermediate Business English Course – the World of Work Read More »

Learning Resources Online Courses

How to Say Numbers in English

How to say numbers in English – an introduction The question of how to say numbers in English might seem to be a trivial matter. After all, numbers are just numbers (aren’t they?). However, if you’ve read some of my other articles, you will not be surprised to find the word ‘context’ making an appearance.

How to Say Numbers in English Read More »

Learning Resources Resources

Tag Questions

Introduction This post looks at tag questions and how to use them correctly. For those who prefer to watch a video, this is for you: This is one of those tag questions, isn’t it? See what I did there? As you can see, the question above is an example of a tag question. Tag questions

Tag Questions Read More »

Grammar Tips Language and Vocabulary Learning Resources Resources

Portable Bluetooth Speakers in the Classroom

This article looks at using portable Bluetooth speakers in the classroom. Teaching in the good old days When the teacher used to come into the classroom in the good old days, they were lugging a ‘portable’ CD player (or tape recorder in the really good old days). There were several problems with this, apart from

Portable Bluetooth Speakers in the Classroom Read More »

Learning Resources Teachers

italki Review

italki review – introduction This italki review takes an honest and open look at a service that is becoming increasingly popular with language learners of all levels. italki is an online learning platform that brings together teachers and students on an individual basis. What is italki? italki is an online learning platform, not only for

italki Review Read More »

Learning Resources Online Courses Teachers

How to Improve English Pronunciation

Introduction to Perfect English Pronunciation: British English In this post I will look at a great course for anyone who is interested in how to improve English pronunciation. Here is a short video on how to improve English pronunciation, for those who prefer this format. What is Perfect English Pronunciation: British English? This is a

How to Improve English Pronunciation Read More »

Learning Resources Online Courses