
ACTIVATE a Trial: Proven Step-By-Step Method to Speak English Clearly & With Confidence
5 Tips on correcting your basic English skills
Effective communication is a necessary part of life. It's important for fostering relationships, meeting new people, and progressing in your career. But, speaking is not the only form of communication that is vital to understand. Writing is just as important. English...
5 Signs You Need Help with Accent Reduction
You feel like you have the English language mastered. But, sometimes you feel like others have trouble understanding exactly what you're saying. You may not know if you need help with accent reduction. Likely, this is due to the fact that you have a strong accent. An...
How to Pronounce ‘e’ at the Beginning of English Words
I received a great question recently from a student about the pronunciation of words that start with 'e'. I thought I'd share my response in case it can help you! The Question: "Hi Annie. Some confusion with phonetics regarding the e sound. In economy takes the ee...
Common Phrases in English that Even Americans Get Wrong
Not only are English words spelled oddly sometimes, but some phrases are just as odd. Make sure you're using these common phrases in English correctly. Even the most experienced English speakers misuse very common phrases. The English language is dynamic and its...
Tips on How to Spell Weird English Words Correctly
There are words that follow the spelling rules, and some that break all of them. Here are the tips you need on how to spell English words! English can be a tricky language. While English may not be the hardest language to learn, mastering it is no easy feat! Have you...
Read a Book Aloud: How It Helps Improve Your Accent
Reading a book to yourself is good, but it's easy to gloss over proper pronunciation. Here's how you can improve your accent when you read a book aloud. Learning English as a second language can be tough. On top of that, perfectly pronouncing words can be a skill...
How to Act Confident While You’re Refining Your Accent
The phrase, "fake it til you make it" sounds bad, but can be very helpful. Here's how to act confident while you're polishing your American accent. If you are learning English as a second language, you know just how hard and frustrating the process can be. ...
Improving Your Spoken English: There’s an App for That
You need to practice your spoken English, but sometimes it's hard to find a friend to help. Check out these apps that help improve your spoken English. Did you know that being bilingual can help protect against Alzheimer's and dementia? It can also improve decision...
5 Easy Ways to Keep an English Conversation Going
If you're not feeling confident in your English conversation skills, it can be tough. Here are 5 easy ways to keep an English conversation going. English is a difficult language to learn, and holding a conversation with someone who speaks English fluently can...
5 American Body Language Tips You Need to Know
5 Body Language Tips You Need to Know Communication isn't all about words, it's also about body language. American body language can be different. Here are 5 body language tips you need to know! Approximately 90% of communication is nonverbal. We communicate...