Most people are familiar with the basic interview preparation advice: arrive early, dress to impress, have a firm handshake and be prepared. However, not all job interviews are equal. Preparing for an interview in your second language can be more difficult and needs a lot more preparation. Here is a list of some ways to …
Many of my former students have dreamed about speaking English like the Queen or like an American action movie star, but this can be very hard to do. Even advanced students with perfect grammar still don’t always have native sounding English accents. As Mark Twain wrote, “I have traveled more than any one else, and …
One of the most difficult parts of a foreign language to truly master is pronunciation. This is no different in English. Having good pronunciation in a presentation is essential to communicate and connect with your audience. There are certain words or sounds that are generally difficult for English as a Second Language speakers, but there …
This is one of the most common questions I get asked. The answer: it depends. To begin with, if you are able to read this blog you can give a presentation in English! It means that your vocabulary is large enough to communicate with people on detailed subjects. Under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages …
Today the internet discussed a speech given in English by Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun. He spoke for about three minutes to an audience in India launching a new product. If you haven’t seen the video you can view it here. In basic English he made some introductory remarks, announced a gift for the audience and …