British English Language Dialects

British English Language Dialects

When you think of English, you might think of the vocabulary and accent of the English-speaking region you grew up in. Or you might think of the English you learned at school. The truth is English is the official language of many countries around the world. That means...
The Best Podcasts to Help Learn Business English

The Best Podcasts to Help Learn Business English

There’s English, and then there’s business English. Even if you studied English extensively in school and have a good level of fluency, using English in the workplace could introduce you to many words and phrases you’ve never heard before. If it makes you feel better,...
The Importance of Global Workforce Mobility in 2024

The Importance of Global Workforce Mobility in 2024

Back when Covid-19 dramatically curtailed travel in 2020, it was hard to imagine how global workforce mobility could recover. Now, four years later, the pandemic is largely gone from headlines, and global mobility is a top priority for organizations. In fact, the...
Hey, Y’all! A Tour of 7 Southern Accents and Dialects

Hey, Y’all! A Tour of 7 Southern Accents and Dialects

People the world over have probably heard Southern accents and dialects in movies or TV shows. But did you know that there are actually several variations of English in the Southern U.S.? Even as regional accents and dialects fade away across the U.S., the richness...
What is Reading Fluency and Why Is It Important?

What is Reading Fluency and Why Is It Important?

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you may have noticed that we talk a lot about fluency in speaking your target language. There’s a good reason for this. Conversational practice is the fastest way of mastering another language. But if you are working every day...

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