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Idioms to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 19th Nov 2018

Thanksgiving is always celebrated the fourth Thursday of November in the USA. Friends and family gather for a meal, typically involving a turkey as the centerpiece. Common side dishes include sweet po…

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Idioms for Halloween!

Posted by Sam Brooks on 30th Oct 2018

On October 31, Americans celebrate Halloween. Kids dress up in costumes and go door to door, saying "Trick or treat!" People then deposit into their bags or plastic pumpkins a piece of candy -- most o…

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Business English Lesson: Nine Tips for Emailing in English

Posted by Amy Gillett on 16th Aug 2018

TIP #1: Keep it short and simple.As in all business writing, the most important thing is to be clear. Observe the “KISS” rule (Keep it Short and Simple). Say something as directly as you can. Keep in…

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Speak Business English Like an American - a favorite business English textbook in classrooms around the globe!

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 13th Aug 2018

Speak Business English Like an American has been a favorite textbook in business English classes in the United States for many years. Universities such as University of California Berkeley, Johns Hopk…

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Learn English from the News

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 31st Jul 2018

Want to improve your English? Reading the news is a great way to do so! Read this news story. Review the vocabulary (underlined). Then, check your comprehension with the quick quiz.News Story: The Zoo…

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The World Cup Coverage - Full of Idioms!

Posted by Sam Brooks on 12th Jul 2018

Every time I read an article about the World Cup, I'm struck by all the idioms! Clearly, reading about the World Cup is a great way for sports fans (and others!) to improve their English. Here are a f…

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She's all Business ... Learn useful idioms for work!

Posted by Tanya Peterson on 5th Jul 2018

Enjoy this cartoon, She's All Business. Find these idioms and expressions:• take a lunch break - to take time off work to eat lunch or do something else in the middle of the work day• What's that supp…

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