Archive for August 2011

Need to improve your reading skills

The main question is: Do I read every word in your own language when I am reading a schedule, summary, or other outlining document? The answer is most definitely: No! Reading in English is the same as reading in your native language. You just can read and make a

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Phrasal verbs review

Ask someone out: Invite on a date. Eg. Brian asked Judy out to dinner and a movie. Ask around: Ask many people the same question. Eg. I asked around but nobody has seen my wallet. Blow something up: Add air. Eg. We have to blow 50 balloons

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Business English- Law vocabulary exercise.

Business English- Law vocabulary exercise.

1-In the nineteenth century, also known as the classical age of English contract law and the ……… of laissez-faire economic theory, common law rejected the moral theory of Lord Mansfield, which held that promises are a moral obligation. a)    Eloquence b)    Epitome c)    Heyday d)    Highlight 2-Real estate brokers act as ………

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Link your ideas in English

Daily lesson with Learn English in Dublin, the only English School with a maximum of 4 students par class. Some words and phrases are really useful to develop and link your ideas in a conversation or in a text. These kinds of words and phrases are often

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Here an help if you have spelling problems

Spelling words in English is not an easy work. For example, many native speakers of English have problems with spelling correctly. The most important reason for this is that many, many English words are NOT spelled as they are spoken. This difference between pronunciation and spelling is

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Business English: Economic Trends

Globalization is everywhere, it’s better to know it: Vocabulary which is related with economic growth and decline is one of the most important areas for students of Business English. This vocabulary is especially needed to accurately communicate the ups and downs of business when making a presentation

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PRESENTATION- Useful phrases Part II

Now, the second part of the lesson > If you want to change of topic: I would like to turn to something completely different – Referring to a different topic: I would like digress here for a moment and just mention that – Referring back to an

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PRESENTATION- Useful phrases Part I

Presentation v Good morning/good afternoon/good evening ladies and gentlemen v The topic of my presentation today is English Business …. v What I’m going to talk about today is … Why you are giving this presentation v The purpose of this presentation is English … v This

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How to prepare a business meeting

Tips to prepare a business meeting First of all you have to know your audience and connect what you say to their needs. Don’t forget one thing, you have to earn money! Creating your presentation in relation to the audience, will assure that your audience will understand

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How to disagree in English

If you want to disagree, you could say: I wouldn’t do that. I would… But if we… I’m afraid I have to disagree with you. Don’t get me wrong, … Even so, if… Don’t forget that… Very true, but… Some of these expressions can use the first

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