English is the most popular language in the world. Best known as the universal business language, it’s a major requirement in most (almost all of them) companies that have international relationships. Therefore if you want to take advantage of all
How to remember English vocabulary
One of the most common questions that I get from students who have been studying English for a while is what is the easiest way to memorize vocabulary? Understanding how our memories work is important. Once you know how the
Improving your American accent
Ever wanted to sound like an American? Here are some rules that will help you to improve your American accent and impress your friends. What are the characteristics of the American accent? Read through the rules and practice saying the
How to handle your first English job interview
If you’re an English speaker, chances are you’ve had to speak English in a professional setting at some point. You may even have had to do so in an interview setting. For most American or British people, this isn’t usually
Introduction to idiomatic expressions in English
Have you ever noticed that we don’t always say what we mean? Sometimes we have two words that have two meanings but you put them together and they have a new meaning. Every morning I get up at 7 o’clock.
The DO’s and DON’T’s of job interview in English
Close your eyes and count to 10. Does it seem like a long time? This is how long you have to make your first impression on someone. Not that long now, is it? It is said that you make your
Interesting Facts about IELTS
IELTS is one, if not the most, important test done in order to test the skills a student has in English language. It’s actually required by many institutions and companies over the U.S to start working or taking classes with
Expressing your Point of View in an English Conversation
The reason why languages exist is to serve as a vehicle for people who want to pass on their ideas to others. Knowing a language and being able to communicate with others are two different things. In order to communicate
What is Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley is the area in California where many high tech firms are based. This term was first coined in 1971, but didn’t come into common usage until the 1980’s. This area, south of San Francisco was first known as
First Certificate in English exam (FCE) – speaking test
The FCE is a very popular English exam from Cambridge. Today, we’re going to go through the speaking part. The FCE speaking test lasts about 14 minutes and candidates are interviewed in pairs. The times below may be a little