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Having a good grasp of the English language can help you impress your colleagues, boost your performance, and gain confidence at work. And one simple way to develop your communication skills is by building a good vocabulary. Regardless of your industry, there are a number of key vocabulary words that are commonly and universally used […]

As human beings, we tend to use various idioms and expressions to convey what we truly feel. We do this because we want to accentuate our emotions and often, these words are actually better stated through these idioms and expressions than saying the real thing. The English language is no different – it has continuously […]

1. Accommodate   a. to provide with something desired, needed, or suited b. to bring into agreement or concord - Merriam-Webster Dictionary You might’ve heard this word on a stay on a hotel or even riding a bus around your city. The common misspelling of this word is usually people lack one “c” or “m” – [...]

We as people – we love to communicate with others because communication makes our days and lives more interesting. Conversations come out naturally within us when we talk to people but it wouldn’t hurt to give out tips on how to start one. Sometimes we don’t know to start or maintain a conversation because we [...]

Are you having a hard time expressing yourself in spoken English? So many unfamiliar vocabulary, new phrases or even worst, slangs. Here are some of the ways to help you improve your communication skills:   Read, read, and read more. Choose an article that you like. Read your favorite novels, fairytale books or daily newspapers. […]

The English language is continuously evolving everyday together with the people who use it.  Some words are redefined and others are put into the dictionary.   Airball (Verb) To completely miss the basket, rim, and backboard with a shot: to shoot an air ball. –        Merriam-Webster Dictionary Andrew airballed his last shot trying to shoot […]

There are a lot of English phrases that are universally understood by people even if they don’t know the language pretty well. Some of these phrases can help you in common situations that you probably encounter every day.   Hi! My name is… This is one of the ways you can introduce yourself to another […]

1. Read regularly The process of writing is mostly composed of reading and very little of writing itself. Reading allows you to have an idea of the different styles used in writing. When you learn these styles, you have the ability to incorporate it in your own writing style to make it unique from the […]

Learning the English language is easy but mastering every element of it can be a bit tricky. In the realm of languages, there are rules that are already established that we should be mindful of. In this short article, you will find the most common English grammar mistakes that would hopefully help you in deepening […]

“Hi!” or “Hello!” is understood by many but it is not the only way to greet others.  There are ways to greet people that might be more suitable for different kinds of situations. Since greetings are expressions it can be either be formal or informal – you can actually use slang expressions to greet people! [...]