English is the global language of business, the most widely spoken language in the world, and the native language of some of the most inventive scientists and engineers the world has ever seen – but it can also be tricky to learn until you master some of its golden rules and irregularities.
In this article, we explore English language and culture via cups of tea, irregular verbs and a trip to the seaside.
As James Joyce once said, “a man’s mistakes are his portals of discovery”. It is a fact that we learn from our mistakes, it should therefore follow that mistakes take a significant role in the language learning classroom. Every language trainer has a preferred method of error correction, but it’s always good to mix things up and try something new – take a look at my recommendations.
In this blog we’re going to assess the dynamics of a language, by looking at how English has changed and is changing. Keeping up with contemporary language alterations ensures that your brain is constantly downloading the latest language update.
Britain’s colonial history may have its flaws, but it has also resulted in an interconnected world where one language connects many countries and continents.
Picture the scene – your successful business is flourishing in the UK, and it is gaining market share in a range of different countries overseas. To manage this growth, you have set up some small international offices using your current team, and you are recruiting English-speaking staff in each location so that everyone in your organisation can communicate effectively. All in all, things are looking good for your business.
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