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Language is the bridge that connects people, cultures, and ideas across the globe. Whether you want to travel, connect with people from different backgrounds, or advance your career, learning a new language is a valuable skill. While language classes and tutors are helpful, self-study is a crucial aspect of language learning that should not be …
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Part 1: Writing a Text about your Life Keeping a Journal This journal is essentially a report of your day, work, and everyday tasks. Having a normal conversation is usually incredibly fast, requiring you to do many things simultaneously. You are listening, processing information, thinking about how to react and respond to what you have …
Part 2: Keeping a Journal Writing can be a great way to improve your fluency and confidence in English. Writing is, unfortunately, a skill that a person tends to neglect. When you practice speaking (by yourself or with a tutor), you recycle the same phrases, grammar, and words in various combinations. Your goal as an …
For tips on preparing for the IELTS, please see this post. Translating from your mother tongue to English is a frustrating feeling when it comes to learning English. Here are some tips and strategies to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking in English. Name Objects around you in English in your …
If you are entirely new to IELTS and how to prepare, please see this post. Speak in front of the mirror. The key to learning and preparing for IELTS is habits! Try attaching your English learning to an existing habit (something you do almost every day/evening). In the morning: talk about your plans for the day. Things you …
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For details regarding these steps, please see this article. Some basic steps I recommend students follow when preparing for the IELTS: Improve your General English – I recommend being at a B1 level.If you are not at a B1 level and would still like to start preparing for the IELTS, I recommend reading this article. …
Some common expressions you can use for your presentations and meetings: Introducing the TopicMy topic today is. . .My talk is about. . .The subject of my meeting/talk/presentation is … Beginning a new SectionNow, moving on to. . .I’d like to discuss. . .Why don’t we look at. . .The next topic/issue I’d like to …
Business people tend to focus on their productive skills (writing and speaking), but, in an intercultural context, greater attention should be placed on receptive skills (listening and reading). With regards to listening in Business English, one needs to be aware of the types of listening styles people from different cultures prefer. Some general listening guidelines …
