Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Three Secrets to a 7 on the IELTS Speaking Test

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jun 09, 2015 @ 04:18 PM

Are you preparing to take the IELTS Speaking test?

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Topics: IELTS Exam

How to Use Amazon Kindle to Boost your English Vocabulary

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, May 26, 2015 @ 03:02 PM

Do you struggle to learn new English vocabulary words? Today we have a guest post from Chris Ternosky from Learn English with Chris.Chris will show you how to use Amazon Kindle to improve your vocabulary quickly and easily.

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Topics: Business English Vocabulary

How to Double Your English Conversation Confidence in the Next 30 Days

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Mar 25, 2015 @ 01:28 PM

You want to feel confident when you get into English conversations, right?

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Topics: English Conversation

How to Ask for Clarification in English without Saying "What?!"

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Feb 04, 2015 @ 08:00 AM

Do you ever misunderstand what is said to you in English?

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Topics: English Conversation

3 Ways to Casually Invite Someone Out for Coffee in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Jan 30, 2015 @ 09:35 AM

Do you want to invite someone out for coffee in English? Maybe this person is a friend, a colleague or even a romantic interest?

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Topics: English Conversation

4 Reasons You Can't Articulate Your Thoughts in English and 4 Solutions

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Jan 13, 2015 @ 04:15 PM

Do you ever feel like you can't express exactly what you want to say in English?

Do your colleagues tell you that you "ramble on" too much?

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Topics: Business English Presentations, Business English Vocabulary

A Special Bonus for Your English in the New Year

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jan 05, 2015 @ 03:30 PM

Are you ready to make 2015 the year that you FINALLY start feeling confident when it comes to speaking English at work?

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Why Your Business English Emails Aren't Working

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Dec 05, 2014 @ 06:25 PM

You communicate with colleagues, potential customers, your boss, and everyone else every day by email in English.

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Topics: business English emails

Video Lesson! How to Politely Say "No" to an Invitation in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Nov 18, 2014 @ 07:54 PM

Do you struggle when you don't know the right English vocabulary words to use in certain situations?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, English Conversation

How to Ask Your Colleagues About Their Weekend in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Fri, Nov 07, 2014 @ 02:53 PM

Do you want to connect with your colleagues at work?

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Topics: Business English Vocabulary

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