In the next few posts, I'll be writing on the topic of making mistakes. It's a common issue for students - how to speak better, and how to minimise the mistakes they're making, but it also goes deeper than just talking about 'making mistakes'. … [Read more...] about Dealing with mistakes (1)
What to do when you’re in a learning rut
Today the Financial Times discusses the idea of being stuck in a rut. If you're in a rut, it's a situation that is boring or making you feel dissatisfied or unchallenged, but it is difficult to change. … [Read more...] about What to do when you’re in a learning rut
The lessons you remember
In the years to come, what will you remember from your English lessons? Hopefully it's something fun and positive. But if you have some negative memories, even then there's something that makes language learning come alive - emotions. … [Read more...] about The lessons you remember
Business keyword: ‘issue’
You hear this word used quite a bit in the media, in business and in diplomatic circles, and I'm sure you've heard it too at corporate events and management meetings. … [Read more...] about Business keyword: ‘issue’
Words In The Media: ‘Two-speed’
Australian newspapers refer to the recent trend of having a 'two-speed' economy. Today's Guardian talks about two speed Britain. The Guardian reports that there's a 'two-speed Britain as London soars away from the rest.' This term is being used more and more to describe a country or trading zone where one city or region is growing at a higher rate than the rest of the … [Read more...] about Words In The Media: ‘Two-speed’