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Effective workplace communication is crucial for achieving professional success. Engaging conversations not only build strong relationships but also boost productivity and collaboration. In this blog post, we will explore important strategies to improve your skills in having engaging workplace conversations. Whether you’re involved in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or simply interacting with colleagues, these tips will assist you in communicating clearly, confidently, and effectively. Active Listening: The Foundation of Effective Communication Active listening forms the basis of engaging workplace conversations. By giving your full attention, maintaining eye contact, and using verbal and non-verbal cues, you demonstrate respect and create an open ... Read more

Introduction The English language is a beautiful thing to master, but it’s hard. It takes time, effort, and patience. If you’re a perfectionist—someone who believes that everything must be perfect—then learning English can seem like an impossible task. Perfectionists tend to set unrealistic expectations for themselves and their work, then beat themselves up when they don’t meet those expectations. This cycle of disappointment can cause them to freeze up or give up when faced with challenges in the learning process. But there are ways to overcome this pattern and get back on track toward meeting your goals! In this article ... Read more

Introduction English language coaching is a great way to improve your English, but you might not know how it works. This article will tell you everything you need to know about English language coaching and why it can be very beneficial for your professional and personal life. English Language Coaching is different from other types of English teaching. English Language Coaching is a bit different from other traditional English classes you may have taken. An English coach is part speaking partner, part English teacher, part counselor and part mentor. An English coach helps you become a more confident and effective ... Read more

Foto de Mollie Sivaram en Unsplash Introduction I’m sure you’ve heard of the term “temptation bundling.” It’s a strategy that was popularized by Australian entrepreneur Zoe McLeod, who used it to help her quit smoking. The basic idea is that you take something you want to do (like practice English) and combine it with something you want less of (like watching TV). By doing so, you trick your brain into thinking that practicing English will satisfy both desires—and before long, practicing English becomes habit. Watch your favorite series in English (Keeping up with the Kardashians, anyone?) Temptation bundling is an ... Read more

Foto de Siora Photography en Unsplash Introduction This question is one that I get all the time. Many clients want to know how much time they should spend learning English and what types of activities will help them get better at it. In this article, I’ll answer both questions and give you some tips to get started. Ten minutes a day but the more you practice, the better you’ll become. You should spend time practicing English every day, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer on the exact number of hours you should devote to studying. Instead, you need to find ... Read more

Foto de Andrew Neel en Unsplash Have you found yourself in a situation where you’ve tried to convince your colleagues that your idea or strategy is the best way forward, but haven’t felt confident enough with your English to persuade them effectively? Well here are a few phrases you could add to your repertoire of business English. I’ve chosen these five because they are easy to say, don’t take too much time and they’ll help you win arguments and respect from others in the office. I’m sure you’ll agree that… Spanish: Estoy seguro/a de que estará de acuerdo con que… ... Read more

Foto de Dylan Gillis en Unsplash Doubt can be a good thing. The reason: it makes you think about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. It makes you pause before making decisions lest they turn out to be wrong. But sometimes it can be difficult to politely and professionally express our doubts about new ideas and projects. Give some of these phrases a try at your next meeting. 🤓 I have my doubts. Spanish: Tengo mis dudas. Meaning: I have reasons for feeling uncertain about a new endeavor, idea or project. Example: I have my doubts about our ... Read more

Foto de Christin Hume en Unsplash Introduction Reading is one of the best ways to improve your English, and you don’t have to read boring textbooks or study guides. There are a lot of great novels out there that can help you learn more about the English language while still being enjoyable! These books are particularly useful for B2 and C1 level learners. (*Disclosure: I only recommend books and products I use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.) The ... Read more

Foto de Andrew Neel en Unsplash There’s no doubt that learning English takes a lot of time and effort. Introduction You need a special kind of motivation and determination to overcome the difficulties you will encounter on your journey to fluency and being able to speak like a native. And it isn’t just about having enough willpower to sit down with your English textbook for hours every day. You need to have a clear goal, make a plan for how to achieve this, and find ways to motivate yourself along the way. So if you are struggling with keeping up ... Read more

Travel, trip and journey. The first thing that comes to mind is, are they the same words? Well, yes and no. In Spanish, we might translate all three as “viaje” or “viajar” but they have slightly different meanings in English. So, what’s the difference between these three traveling words? Read on to find out. Travel: Travel is often used as a verb. For example: He often travels for business. She’s hoping to travel the world during her retirement. We can sometimes use it as a noun, usually uncountable, when talking about the activity of traveling. For example: Does this job ... Read more