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10 Effective Ways to Increase Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
In our increasingly globalized and connected world, the ability to work effectively across cultures is more crucial than ever. But what...
Sep 13, 20229 min read


Top 18 American Idioms According To Research
Language is much more than just vocabulary and grammar. It consists of multiple elements, including idioms . Learning idioms goes beyond...
Sep 6, 202216 min read


How to Speak Up in Meetings – Effective Strategies To Speak With Confidence
If you find it hard to speak up in meetings, you’re not alone. For many non-native English speakers, speaking up in a work meeting is...
Aug 16, 202232 min read


5 Odd But Common American Idioms And Their Origins
Let’s learn a bit of history! In this post, we show you five very common idioms that are used in American English. We’ll go over some...
Aug 9, 20229 min read


A Quick Guide To Asking Better Questions In Cross Cultural Workplaces
“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” — Voltaire If you ask any of my friends what phrase defines me, that is “I’ve...
Aug 2, 202219 min read


3 Quick Public Speaking Tips For Your Next Presentation
Preparing for a big presentation in English can be scary, especially when it’s not in your native language. The fear of not sounding...
Jul 18, 20228 min read


The Best Way to Say Goodbye Has 3 Quick Steps
What is the best way to say goodbye? If the conversation has gone too long, or you just need to leave, here are some great ways to end a...
Jul 12, 20228 min read


3 Key Elements To Close A Meeting Effectively
As you may already know, strong openings are key to productive meetings. But so are closings. Knowing how to end a meeting will help you...
Jun 14, 20229 min read


How Appreciation In The Workplace Will Help You Drive Business Results
Listen to this episode on Spotify . If you are a manager, your job is all about the people you work with. It’s about having your teams do...
May 9, 202237 min read


Opening A Meeting Effectively In 7 Easy Steps
Strong openings are the key to productive meetings. Starting a meeting effectively helps you set the tone, introduce the main topic, set...
Apr 19, 202210 min read


How To Do Effective Business Storytelling According To Former Prosecutor
Think about your favorite childhood moment. What happened? Who was involved? What did you like about it? How did you feel? You can...
Apr 11, 202241 min read


8 Bizarre And Funny Idioms You’ll Hear At Work
Idioms are one of the most fun parts of learning a language. They are often very visual and help us express ideas in a more subtle or...
Apr 4, 202210 min read
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