Everyday English
Don’t say “Huh?” – Better ways to say you don’t understand
It can be hard to be in a conversation with a native speaker, especially if you aren’t really sure what they are saying. Is it better to pretend you understand so that the other person doesn’t think you are stupid? In my view, the answer is a very enthusiastic “NO!” Read more…
Everyday English
Five DON’Ts in English emails
If you have to write emails in English, take a moment and check this list to make sure that you aren’t committing any of these faux pas.
Here are five qualities that I don’t like in emails. These can either make you look unprofessional in English or just cause the reader to feel uncomfortable. (more…)
Everyday English
Pumpkin Spice and Other Fads
Sometimes there is a sudden popular thing or style that everybody knows about and follows. Today, I’m talking about pumpkin spice, which is a seasonal trend in the United States.
Here are some natural expressions you can use to talk about this kind of situation in English.