Listen to Native English Speakers With Ease
Exposure is key when improving listening comprehension in any language, including when you listen to native English speakers. For many I train, who live in India and work with foreign native English speaking clients, immersion with the local, native speakers in the US, UK, or Canada is simply not realistic. Below are a few tips […]
Small Talk for Memorial Day – The Last Monday of May
While the official reason for Memorial Day is to commemorate the fallen soldiers who have fought for the country, the unofficial reasons dominate small talk discussions among many during this time of the year. When is Memorial Day in 2022? Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. This makes this Memorial Day […]
Do I Have the Skills To Adapt to Another Culture?
Have you ever wondered, “Can I adapt to another culture?” Well, I shall turn that question around on you and ask: Have you made changes in your life? Have you ever adapted to anything new or different in your life? If you ever have: Moved to various schools as a student…. Tried to make friends […]
Small Talk is NOT a Viva, folks!
Does the idea of small talk with US clients make you freak out and want to run away? Does it bring back memories of your college days when your teacher made you stand in front of the class to defend your thesis during your viva? You know what the good news is? Small talk is […]
Understand Fast American English Through Songs
In a recent American English Accent training I conducted, I decided to switch up the activities by using American songs to teach word combining. By tearing apart the phonetics in songs from the USA, we can learn how to understand fast American English through songs. The linguistic term for some of these combinations is called […]
“I’ll Think About It” – A Typical American English Phrase
A common phrase used by Americans in meetings and group discussion, “I’ll think about it,” can be used in the following situations: an answer to a question which is not time-sensitive as a catch-all answer during a brainstorming session planning and forecasting sessions “I’ll think about it” often means, “This is a good suggestion, I’m […]
Handling Calls with US Clients
Whether you are new to handling calls with US clients or have been doing it for some time, here are a few tips on how to effectively handle calls with US clientsthat can get you started or refresh you to improve the flow and feel of calls with Americans. Handling Calls with US Clients: Time […]
Avoid Mistakes on India-US Teams
If you are looking to make a good impression with your US clients while working remotely from India, consider learning how to avoid three mistakes on India-US teams as identified by the author when consulting on cross-border teams. Avoid 3 Mistakes on India-US Teams Interrupting Interrupting happens for many reasons. Some include: Thinking in […]
Why Can’t I Enjoy Life The Same Way After Moving Abroad?
When we start our expat assignment we may wonder how to enjoy life after moving abroad – whether it’s settling in and adjusting to our new surroundings, work environment, social circles, driving and daily errand routes and more daily life activities. In adjusting to all these different aspects of life, we will naturally find some […]
Tips for Moving to the USA
Submitted by Doron Talegaonkar What are some ways I can adjust to my new life in the US a little easier? Talk slow and clear English. Accent doesn’t matter but be precise when you talk about or present anything. While going to a downtown area of any city in the evenings make sure […]
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