“Learn by Doing”: English for People Who Like to Get their Hands Dirty
in conversation with Cristiana Solinas There’s no getting around it: learning a language is easier, more immediate, and more natural when we’re in direct contact with native speakers every day. That said, moving to an English-speaking country – even just for a few weeks or months – isn’t something everyone can do at the drop […]
Please, Excuse Me, Thank You: A Practical Guide to Sounding Polite in English
In different languages and cultures, politeness – or speaking politely – can mean wildly different things. Even in cultures that are similar to each other, it can be hard to navigate cultural norms about what is considered to be polite and courteous. Tone, eye-contact, gestures or register can vary wildly from one situation to the […]