How good is your business English?? Make phrases by matching an item from each column: 1. consumer a. movement of capital 2. free b. and contraction 3. growth c. borders 4. life d. spending 5. open e. of living 6. standard f. expectancy 7. environmental g. rates 8. goods h. strength 9. interest i. and services 10. cheap j. mobility … Read More
How do I improve my speaking skills and vocabulary?
Dear English curiosity-seekers, enthusiasts, and full-blown Anglophiles, As a language consultant in Austria, I am quite frequently asked the question: How do I improve my speaking skills and vocabulary? Previous to this, I am hovering outside the classroom, pre-lesson, and I can overhear my students talking amongst each other in German. This also occurs during the breaks in the class. … Read More
Learned i before e except after c – Thank you Ms. Ferguson
I learned my first spelling rule from Ms. Ferguson, who was my Grade 1 teacher at Tecumseh Elementary school in London, Canada. My classmates and I were frequently confused about spelling words like niece and piece and sometimes we would spell those words incorrectly: peice or neice, for example. So Ms. Ferguson taught us the simple rule — spell ‘i’ … Read More
English Grammar vs German Grammar – which is more difficult?
English Grammar vs. German Grammar — which is more difficult? English Grammar This is a very good question. I guess, it finally depends on who you ask. Many students find English grammar difficult, especially when it comes to the tenses. For example, the Present Perfect tense can be very difficult and frustrating for my students because in German it can … Read More