When delivering presentations in front of an audience, you should: Face the audience. You shouldn’t stand with your back to the audience. Speak up. You should speak loudly enough for the people in the back of the room. Use a good opener Make eye contact with members of the audience. Use bullet points or note-from […]
Tips for Better Telephone Conversations
Everybody makes some important phone calls at least occasionally. It might be to make a purchase, check the delivery date, or make an appointment. Below, you’ll find a list of useful tips for more effective communication over the phone for English language learners. Think about what you’re going to say before you make the call. […]
The Parts of Speech
Here’s a great jingle that will help you remember eight parts of speech and the function of each one: THE NINE PARTS OF SPEECH Every name is called a NOUN, As field and fountain, street and town; In place of noun the PRONOUN stands As he and she can clap their hands; The ADJECTIVE describes […]
Text Message Abbreviations and Acronyms
Some people prefer to communicate with friends via text or chat messages. They’re short and don’t take that much time to type, which is probably accounted for by all of the abbreviations and acronyms used by the writers of the said messages. Please note that slang mustn’t be used in any type of formal situation, […]
All Together or Altogether?
Occasionally, the word ‘altogether’ is muddled up with ‘all together.’ This blog entry is intended to clear up the confusion. All together – all gathered together in one place. For example: “We spent Christmas all together at the family cottage.” Altogether – an adverb that means entirely; completely; in total. For example: “Altogether, I enjoyed […]
