How to use rhymes in Business English

How to use rhymes in Business English

Rhyme is probably not the first thing you think about when you’re improving your English for your business, but it can be really useful. Just think about how many rhyming slogans you know. This blog talks about how to use rhymes in Business English. Find out how...
Hate phoning in English? Here’s how to do it

Hate phoning in English? Here’s how to do it

A lot of people I speak to tell me they don’t like phoning in English. When I ask them about this, they usually tell me that they don’t like phoning much anyway, but English is even worse. I get this. I don’t like the idea of phoning that much myself, although I love...
Using long and short forms in English…length matters!

Using long and short forms in English…length matters!

You probably once learnt that you should use long forms like ‘do not’ when you are writing and ‘don’t’ when you’re speaking. But there’s a bit more to long and short forms in English than that. Scroll down to the end of this article, if you’d like to hear a...
Want or would like?

Want or would like?

The Easier English guide to getting it right. I often tell clients that a quick way to sound more polite is to use ‘would like’ instead of ‘want’. And it’s true. If you’re meeting someone in person, using ‘would like’ can make your life easier. ‘Would you like some...
Why I love English

Why I love English

This week I was talking to Ellen about English. She was telling me about her passion for coaching and said “I guess English is like that for you”. Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that, even though I can enjoy words like a good meal.  What I really care...