“Wow. Nobody has explained this to me like that before.” “That makes it so clear. I haven’t heard it explained like this before.” “Your classes are more than just lessons.” “You are the most creative teacher I’ve ever seen.” Over 25 years of teaching English, I have heard variations of these comments many times. At […]
What Makes English Finally Click? 25 Years of Observing Learning Read More »
I often see, when working with Spanish-speaking professionals in English, that people underestimate how much they actually understand. This usually happens when they are listening to something complex, especially when the topic is unfamiliar or the speaker is using a different communication style. They focus on what they missed, such as a word they did
Your questions reveal more than your confidence does Read More »
One thing I have observed working with international teams: company growth can create an unexpected problem. The more successful the company becomes, the harder it can be to protect the time needed for management language training. In smaller organisations, regular training sessions often fit naturally into the week, because people know each other’s schedules and
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