There are generally four main motivations for those who want to improve their English: 1. Work (either current work or career development) 2. Study Abroad 3. Travel 4. Interest in English I will focus on the first one today, particularly a branch of English called ‘Business English’. I'm writing this article to clarify some confusion many English learners seem to have about the meaning of this particular branch of English. I want to explain what most students seem to think bu

Whether we like it or not, ‘bad words’ (aka: 'dirty words' or ‘curse words’) are part of every language. The interesting thing is, the reason they are ‘bad’ is often cultural. For example, why is ‘bitch’ a bad word? If you look up ‘bitch’ in the dictionary, you will find this: ‘a female dog’. To be honest, I have no idea how this word became offensive, but in most situations, it is. So, it’s important to understand how these words are used in language, even if you don’t want

The question people always ask me is, 'How do I improve my English?' Unfortunately, it's so general that any in-the-moment answer is never going to be particularly insightful. So, I thought deeply about it, gazed toward the horizon, smoked a pipe, and even put on my 1970s vintage roll-neck sweater. I feel confident, now, to answer the question. Read on, friends! Oh, and make sure to check out the corresponding video--there's a bonus tip! 1. Confidence is Key A lot of people h