26 October

The 7 mistakes I correct most as an English trainer

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The 7 mistakes I correct most as an English trainer

    Some mistakes crop up again and again in my training sessions. People are aware that what they said is wrong and know what the correct version is, but that doesn’t stop them making the same mistakes. When I correct them, the reply is usually a frustrated “Of course, I know that! Why do […]

14 October

Grammar – Putting it in perspective

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Grammar – Putting it in perspective

More important than perfect grammar or pronunciation is being able to say what you want to say: more confidently, with less effort, without upsetting anyone – and sound like yourself. That’s what it says on my website and it’s something I strongly believe.   Yet grammar causes a lot of people headaches Not only are […]