Tag Archives: English

6 tips for speaking English to non-native speakers

Posted on 08/01/2020 by

Speaking English to an audience of non-native speakers is tricky. Because English is so widely spoken around the world, many native English speakers tend to forget just how complicated English can be for others. The difference the United Nations and … Continue reading →

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Grammar: “Less” is more except when it’s “fewer”

Posted on 10/07/2018 by

This post is part of a series on grammar and vocabulary. From time to time, I will post short articles highlighting some of the common mistakes that people say during their presentation or write on their slides, and how to … Continue reading →

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Speaking in English

Posted on 03/07/2009 by

The German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck (1815 – 1898), once said that the most significant aspect of the 20th century would be the fact that in North America, people speak English.  Bismarck was prescient.  Over the past 100 years or … Continue reading →

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