Do you know the right words to sound polite at work? Tune in today as Lindsay and Aubrey talk about an expression you can use to discuss things politely with your colleagues. These phrases work even when you don’t fully agree. Speaking politely at work … Read More
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IELTS Energy 1550: Terrific Tone for Task 1 Part 1: Informal Letters
When is the last time you wrote and mailed a letter? General Task 1 is tricky because we don’t write letters much anymore. For the Task Achievement score, tone is extremely important. The vocabulary and grammar structures you use will be different depending on who… Read More
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IELTS Energy 1545: How is IELTS Writing Task 2 Similar to Speaking Part 3?
Today you will learn strategies that help with both IELTS Writing and Speaking. Much of what you need to learn and practice for Writing Task 2 also applies to Speaking Part 3. Today you’ll learn four ways these two parts of the exam are similar…. Read More
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Business English 502: It’s Water Under the Bridge! How to Accept an Apology at Work
Do you find it difficult to apologize? Today you’ll learn about the phrase “water under the bridge.” Listen in to find out how to use it in the workplace to accept an apology. Bridges in the U.S. Lindsay shares that she thinks the Golden Gate… Read More
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IELTS Energy 1543: Oodles of Band 9 Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking
Do you know oodles of ways to say “a lot?” This is incredibly useful vocabulary since you will need to express the idea of “a lot” so often. Today’s vocabulary is needed for both IELTS Speaking and Writing. You can use it on almost any… Read More
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