Most English students make the mistake of thinking that using big and complicated words is the key to success when it comes to speaking business English. But the truth is that simplicity is usually the key to effective communication. Thanks...
Picture this: You and your friends are drinking coffee in your local cafe. Everyone is smiling and chatting in English. As the conversation flows between different topics, you feel relaxed and confident while you listen to what your friends are...
Have you ever found yourself lost in translation when someone uses an English idiom you’ve never heard of before? It can be frustrating, especially when it happens in the middle of a conversation! You’re not alone. English idioms can be...
“I passed the highest level of the official Japanese test of English, and studied in the U.S.” That’s what the politician’s brochure said… I was playing with my family at a park in Nagasaki, Japan when a local Japanese politician...
Are you ever unsure about the right word to use in a conversation? Perhaps you worry about making potentially embarrassing grammar and pronunciation mistakes. Or maybe you sometimes feel like you’re held back in your career because your professional skills...
Imagine you're out for dinner at a restaurant with your friends. The waiter comes over and asks you: “What can I get for you this evening?” Let’s say you want the steak tartare with Worcestershire sauce, but you’re not sure...
Many English learners are confused about how to improve because there is so much conflicting advice available about fluency. So if you’re feeling shy about your English, or worried about how to get to the next level— don’t worry! I’m...
Imagine a colleague asks you – in English – about life outside of work. You’ve had English classes, understand the question, and want your reply to make a good impression. But when you try to explain, you stumble and pause....
In this Phrase Builder video from a Master English Conversation lesson set, you'll learn some useful SPOKEN English - as well as how to pronounce these great words and expressions, so you express yourself more like a native English speaker!
A video conversation with The English Fluency Guide reveals how to "stay out of your head" so worries don't stop you from expressing yourself when speaking English!
Improve your English listening skill and fluency with this real conversation about remodeling Airstream Trailers!
Learn To Use "Just" and "Only" Like A Native English Speaker! Do you ever get confused about the difference between "just" and "only"? The solution to language problems like this is to think like a native English speaker! My wife...
How The Secret To Success Often Comes From Doing The UNEXPECTED... An old man who owned a clothing store wanted to his son to take over (phrasal verb meaning to take control of something) the business. So he told his...
Why advanced English language learners must cross The Uncanny Valley of Fluency if they want to express themselves like native English speakers.
Why the secret to motivation and English fluency is found in the conversational phrase "one leg at a time."
