Introducing chunking: one key to speaking clearly
By The English Farm, January 15 2022
One essential part of speaking well is to break your speech into short chunks—usually a few words— and pausing briefly after each one.
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How to use TED talks to learn English
By Cassandra, January 08 2022
Have you ever wondered why your teachers encourage the use of TED talks? Find out why and the steps to use TED talks to learn English.
Understanding G.B.C. scores
By Matthew, January 03 2022
To understand how to score high on a test, you need to understand the scoring system. G.B.C. scores are a little mysterious, but they are based on a system used by the U.S. government.
Showing sympathy in English—3 dos and 3 don'ts
By The English Farm, December 26 2021
Showing sympathy is important. Here are three things not to do, and three good ideas of what to do.
One simple pattern for jokes and metaphors
By The English Farm, December 18 2021
Metaphors, jokes and strong language are very common in spoken English. Even if you don't use it yourself, understanding this style is a big step towards watching movies with subtitles or hanging out with native English speakers.
Why you should take meeting notes in English
By Cassandra, December 12 2021
Asking questions in meetings can be tough, even for native speakers. For non-native speakers, doing it in English can be a nightmare.
“Three-year-old boy” or “three-yearS-old boy”?
By Matthew, December 05 2021
Using a plural in English can be tough. There are many rules, and sometimes they are hard to understand and remember. One such case is a compound adjective.
When HOW questions are not questions at all
By The English Farm, November 28 2021
English speakers like to use strong language, and one way they do that is with questions that are not really questions.
Speaking test quick wins: Say what you can
By The English Farm, November 20 2021
Accept that your native language level is higher than your English level, and that's ok. Focus on the language you already have. This is a simple idea, but it can be hard to put into practice.
When your brain and your ears trick you
By The English Farm, November 13 2021
Many people assume the sound that's made and the sound you hear is the same. But often, it's not.
How long should you take to reach fluency in English?
By Di, November 06 2021
Think about when you started learning English. How many years have you been learning? Now, find out how long it should take you to reach fluency.
Make the most of digital conferences in pharma: How to send a follow-up email
By Huda, October 23 2021
Even in a pandemic, writing emails are a great way to network with other pharmaceutical professionals you meet at virtual conferences. Let's look at how to write a follow-up email.