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Aug 1 1 comment

English Tools> How to Write Better Email

Good morning and welcome to another edition of English tools! I’m glad you’re here. If you want to work on your English, you’ve come to the right place. Writing emails in English can be a difficult challenge for Spanish speakers. Here are a three things that should help you out. #1 Write for a large ...

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Jul 25 Comments

English Tools> Adjust your Focus

Hello, and welcome to another edition of English Tools. Sorry for missing last Monday. Today I’ll try to fill this full of useful ideas to help you, and make up for missing our last edition. I read a really interesting blog post the other day: No Enemies. Would you like to take a challenge? See ...

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Jul 11 Comments

English Tools>>Reading Challenge

English Tools>>Reading Challenge

Good morning and welcome to another edition of English tools! I’m glad you’re here. If you want to work on your English, you’ve come to the right place. In a previous blog post (not English Tools) I pointed toward some research on how to learn vocabulary. The main idea: read a lot, and read widely. ...

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Jul 4 2 comments

English Tools>>How To Learn English Vocabulary

Good morning, how are you today? I’m really glad you’re here.  Today we’re going to look at a few ways that will help you learn new words. There are thousands of vocabulary words out there. In fact, did you know that there are about 7,500 common words that get used more than others in English? ...

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Jun 27 Comments

English Tools> Pronunciation Help

Sometimes pronunciation makes it hard for you to express your ideas. Today I’d like to help you with a common pronunciation problem English learners find when they are using the past tense. Specifically, the different sounds ‘-d’ can have. All the following words end in a ‘d’ sound like the ‘d’ you hear when you ...

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Jun 20 Comments

English Tools>Help with Pronunciation

Do you ever feel frustrated when your pronunciation makes it hard for you to express your ideas? You’re not alone! Today I’d like to help you with a common pronunciation problem English learners find when they are using the past tense. Specifically, the different sounds ‘-d’ can have. First, the ‘t’ sound. The ‘t’ should ...

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Jun 13 Comments

English Tools> Forgetting Your Subject

English Tools> Forgetting Your Subject

Hi, Welcome to English Tools . I’m glad to see you here! Today we’re launching a special issue on one of the most common mistakes Spanish speakers make when they speak in English. Forgetting Your Subject. If you’re just joining us, I would like to welcome you to English Tools! I hope this newsletter helps ...

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Jun 6 2 comments

English Tools>Consistency

Hi, Welcome to English Tools . I’m glad to see you here! For today: * On being consistent.What You Can Learn from Mexico’s Soccer Team. If you’re just joining us, I would like to welcome you to English Tools! I hope this newsletter helps you develop and practice your English skills. (And if you have ...

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May 30 Comments

English Tools>Preparing for Speaking Engagements

Hi, Welcome to English Tools . I’m glad to see you here! For today: * How to prepare for English only presentations or conference calls. * Grammar Help: How to use ‘Would’ If you’re just joining us, I would like to welcome you to English Tools! I hope this newsletter helps you develop and practice ...

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May 23 2 comments

English Tools> Words that are used with Present Perfect

Welcome to another edition of English Tools. Today we’ll take another look at the Present Perfect, and what it can help you to do in English.  If you’re just joining  us, welcome to English Tools! I hope this newsletter helps you develop and practice your English skills. (And if you have any questions, please feel ...

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