It’d Be Great to Have English as the Only Language in the World…
There are thousands upon thousands of different languages spoken around the world, but let’s just imagine for a second that EVERYONE spoke only one language – namely, English. What would it be like? Would it be much easier for people to live and lead their daily lives in a world where there’s only one language spoken? Or maybe it would be causing even greater issues in a world where tensions are rising high and pursuit for money and power is the name of the game? Leaving all patriotic feelings aside, let’s just take a pragmatic look at such a scenario and weigh all the pros and cons of having English as the world’s language in the most literal sense of the word :!: But before we get into the nitty-gritty of this fictional scenario, let me just tell you that I’m not going to be looking at a scenario where all other nations are LOSING their native languages to English. We’re going to assume that the entire world has spoken English for millennia, and how that would have changed the world for better or worse compared to our world where there’s countless languages spoken. (more…)
English Idiomatic Expression: “In Full Swing”
Take Advantage of People Who Make You Really Fluent in English!
Passive English Immersion is Good for Keeping Your Vocab Refreshed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWjogRWhRqs
It’s OK Not to Be Able to Understand Specific English Accents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9qAhhPFq4
Funny Experience When Switching Between English and My Native Lingo
Importance of Improvisation When Speaking in English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEZCubst2AE
Difference Between Struggling English Speakers & Those Who Don’t Experience Fluency Issues
Dealing With Criticism When Making Mistakes in English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=repd1rZc_lc
Just Because You Have English Textbooks Doesn’t Mean You Possess That Knowledge!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slFgkbzG3vI
Different Types of English Speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGm5-lkaBMk
How Do I Force Myself Into Reading English Fiction?
How to Sound More Native-like in English: Start Saying “Yeah” and “Nah”!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu4fY3L5h50
English Idiomatic Expression: “Run It By Someone”
82 Industry-Specific English Expressions & Phrases for Non-native English Speakers
If you’re a non-native English speaking professional employed in a specific industry such as medical and pharmacy, military, education, accountancy, human resources or legal industry, your daily duties involve using a lot of specific terminology and phraseology. Sure enough, you got your job by virtue of very decent English skills paired with relevant qualification and educational background, so it kind of goes without saying that your English is quite good and you’re not looking for basic English improving related information aimed mainly at beginner English learners. Having said this, we have to admit that English learning and improvement is a lifetime long process and you just have to keep on top of your specific industry-related language in order to remain a top-notch specialist, stay competitive in the jobs market, and also retain that edge that identifies you as a savvy industry specialist embracing change and always ready to adopt! So, here I’ve compiled 82 various technical English idiomatic expressions and phraseology that will definitely come in handy for you in your day-to-day job as well as recruitment process if you’re currently seeking for a new job or aiming to get a promotion in your current organization. Just scroll down to read the entire list of phrases or click on one of the links below to go to a specific phrase category: (more…)
What To Do If You Can’t Speak With Natives in an English Speaking Country
Don’t Use Subtitles in Your Native Language!
Seeing Forgotten English Words the Next Day & the “Gut Feeling”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3A0jRIT7iU
English Idiom: “Wrap Your Head Around Something”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxUZqEuw_9c
You’ll Never Need Legal English Terms and Vocabulary – Way Too Specific!
Why I’m Making Mistakes in My Videos & Why I’m Not Concerned About That!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-eLzcS2QgQ
Beware! I’m a False Fluency Expert & I’ll Con You Out of Money!
Fluency Star Case Study: Sergi and His English Fluency Improvement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lozg4xo2T8s
Don’t Try to Figure Out What Something Means in English Grammar Terms – It Serves NO Purpose!
Update on My Personal Situation: Why I’m Doing a PC Course
Group Communication: Why It’s Different From One-to-one Conversations + Tips & Tricks!
There are plenty of social situations when you’d be speaking with a group of other English speakers as opposed to just one person. Just think about the following situations: Having a lunch break in your work or college café with your colleagues; Having a cigarette with your work colleagues or schoolmates; Sharing a car ride with your friends. So, what do all these situations have in common? Anyone? That’s right! What they have in common is SOCIALIZING IN A GROUP, and it’s very important for you to understand that group conversations tend to be much different from one-to-one conversations :!: When there are two people having a conversation, you have more control over the whole process, whereas in a group your voice will oftentimes be quite literally drowned out by others. Does that mean you should avoid group conversations and wait till you get a chance to have a face-to-face conversation with some other English speaker to practice your English? Not at all! As a matter of fact, if you avoid such situations, chances are – you won’t get any opportunities to get to know other English speakers and as a result you’ll end up being alone. The best way to go about it is by knowing WHEN and WHAT to say during a group conversation in order to minimize your chances of being ignored and maximizing your potential for English fluency improvement, so keep reading this article to learn from my experience having lived in an English speaking country for 13 years :!: (more…)
Don’t Look for Specific Audio Material for Improving Your English Listening Skills!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5asrbwN-7xc
How to Write Formal e-Mails in English
English Words I Used to Mispronounce
At this stage I’ve lived in an English speaking country for more than 12 years, and I can call myself an English speaker for more than that because I was speaking the language long before I came to Ireland all those years ago. Anyway, having been an English speaker for so long doesn’t mean my language is free from errors. Every now and then I realize I’ve been making some sort of a mistake. It might be a specific English word that I’ve been using wrong. A couple of weeks ago, for example, I found out that the English word “deal-breaker” has a negative connotation rather than a positive one! I thought that if something is a “deal-breaker”, it’s the most appealing feature among all others, but it turns out it’s quite the opposite – a “deal-breaker” is the biggest risk factor! It could also be an English idiomatic expression I’ve been using the wrong way. Only this week I found out that the idiom “rule of thumb” doesn’t actually mean a very strict rule – which is what I’d thought – it actually means a general rule that can be widely applied. On some occasions though, it turns out I’ve been MISPRONOUNCING a specific word for years without realizing it, and that’s what today’s article is all about! Before we begin, just let me tell you one thing – making these kinds of mistakes is completely normal! Nobody is perfect, and I know for a fact I’ll keep correcting my English till the day I die – but I’m not feeling like my English sucks because of it. I just do it as a normal part of my English improving process, and I warmly suggest you approach your own errors the same way! And now, without further ado, let’s look at the English words I’d been mispronouncing without realizing it! (more…)