Cultural Reflections
How to Be Polite in English
“Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.” Have you ever ordered at a restaurant in a foreign country only to get an ugly look from the waiter? Have you ever asked somebody to do you a favor, only then to have them refuse with an upset tone in their voice? Well, maybe your…
Read More8 Ways Listening to Music in English Can Make You Fluent
Do you love music in English, and would like to use your passion for music to improve your English? Not only is music is one of the most fun and effective strategies you can use to learn and improve your English, but it also helps you connect with English speaking culture, make new friends, and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the English Speaking Sense of Humor
Everyone wants to make people laugh right? But have you ever tried to do this in another language? And then there’s that feeling of insecurity when people do laugh, you think to yourself are these people laughing WITH me or AT me. Unfortunately if you’re struggling with the language they are most probably laughing AT…
Read MoreHow Your Personality Changes When You Speak in a Foreign Language
Have you ever seen someone speaking two languages and feel as if two different people are speaking them? A Brazilian Speaking Japanese English I was recently having a conversation with a Paulista (someone from São Paolo, Brazil) who has spent most of his adult life working and traveling abroad , including a few years spent in…
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