Why Learn English as a Second Language?

Why Learn English:  10 Reasons to Learn English. There are many reasons to learn English, but because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English. Here we will look at ten great reasons why English is so important. Post … Read more

English Lesson On : How To Write Forceful Emails

This was a class I gave recently. The core purpose of this class was to cover language that gives the student of the English language information and techniques on how to be ASSERTIVE yet polite when speaking or writing emails. In this lesson students learnt how to make their message stronger. Being strong or direct does … Read more

Mediation, Conflict Management, And Using The English Language

Words can calm a situation…like pouring water on fire. Or they can make things much worse ..like petrol on fire. Choose your words carefully and deliver them professionally and enjoy the results. Learn vocabulary, expressions and phrases that help to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings. Saying the right thing at the right time and understanding both … Read more

English Words with Multiple Applications Part 1 – ‘Up’

Polysemy comes from Neo-Latin polysemia, which comes from Greek polusemous [poly- (many) + sema (sign)] giving us a linguistic term, “having many meanings” or multiple meanings. We also have polyseme (singular) [puh LIS uh mee], and polysemes (plural) [puh LIS uh meez]. The words polysemy [puh LIS uh mee or PAWL i see” mee] and … Read more

10 Most Conflicting Proverbs in the English Language.

1. Actions speak louder than words .The pen is mightier than the sword. A silent man is a wise one. A man without words is a man without thoughts. 2. Knowledge is power. Ignorance is bliss. 3. Look before you leap. He who hesitates is lost. Cross your bridges when you come to them. Forewarned … Read more