Run Efficient Meetings In English Many executives these days are expected to regularly chair and manage meetings. This may be something that you are suddenly asked to do, without much warning. These meetings are increasingly being run in English, even when English is not the language of all the participants. In order to do a good job, as well as having the correct English language it also helps to remember some simple tips to help you to...more
No-one knows exactly how many words there are in the English language, but it could be as many as 200,000. Not surprisingly there are many whose meanings are somewhat lost. Try slipping some of these into your everyday conversation. People will either be hugely impressed, or think you've gone ever so slightly mad!Bibliomancy originally this was a method of assessing the guilt or innocence of someone accused of sorcery. The unfortunate defendant...more
Tommy Steele – Iconic English Performer During the late 1967 as a 6 year old My mother took me, my brother and sister to see Tommy Steele in the film 'Half a Sixpence' and ever since I have been interested in his career.Tommy Steele OBE was (born Thomas William Hicks, on the 17th December 1936 in was the eldest of Elizabeth Ellen and Thomas Walter's four children and was born in Mason Street in the South London suburb of Bermondsey, London). Tommy Steele is widely regarded as Britain's first teen idol and Rock 'n' Roll star.As he is an English Icon who very rarely appears in the newspapers and deserves to be knighted for his services to the entertainment industry I thought I would write about his life.He was Evacuated during the Blitz and in 1941 he returned to Bermondsey and attenddedBacon's School for Boys, leaving as soon as the law allowed at the age of fifteen. He joined the merchant navy for a short time and after that he formed his first band, the Skiffle group"The Cavemen", with Lionel Bart and Mike Pratt. He was discovered by his soon-to-be Manager John Kennedy in September 1956 while singing at the famous Two I's coffee bar in Old Compton Street, Soho, London.In...more
Ways to make most of an English course in Malta Malta is one of the most peaceful places in Europe. An English course on the islands of Malta is a experience to cherish for rest of your life. But, an important thing to note is the boredom level that as a listener you might expect at some point of time. So, it becomes even more important that...more
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The English Tea tradition There are few countries in the whole world where the tea and the tradition of drinking tea are important parts from their history. One of these countries is England itself and the practice of afternoon tea is dating from 18 century and the seventh Duchess of Bedford Anna who instructed all her servants to bring her every afternoon tea with little cakes. Very soon this custom become very popular and took place in each part of the social life and entertainment. In the past a lot of tea gardens were opened all over the UK.Now days this tradition is saved and continue its existence in the hundreds tea shops, restaurants of the 5 starts hotels, typical English houses turned into attractions for tourists etc. During the centuries the tea turned into essential part from the English life style and the perfect time to have it is just between the light afternoon meal and the dinner. Also refusing to accept the invitation of an English man for an afternoon tea could be consider as an insult and disregarding of the traditions.So going to England and not having a traditional tea is like entering the candy shop and not taking a candy. Planing a holiday trip to...more
Most Common English Grammar Mistakes People Make It's common for people these days to mispronounce or misspell a word. It's also becoming more frequent for people to misuse words in a sentence. Too often, people are using the wrong words or...more
Loose vs. Lose: English Grammar Made in Hell Before the start of this decade, people were doing fine distinguishing the difference between loose and lose. However, for some reason, by the start of the oughts, people were loosely using loose...more
Reasons Why Improving Your English Grammar Is Important Improving your English grammar is very essential in enhancing your communication skills. Communication serves as the ultimate heart and soul of every human experience. An effective form...more
Top 5 English Grammar Rules Agreement is one of the most fundamental English grammar rules every individual must consider when learning the basics of the English language. An Agreement is a form of sentence that primarily refers to the parts...more
Affluent Page Magazine presents The English Standard This season, pride comes before the fall.Just west of Savile Row on Old Burlington Street, Anderson & Sheppard's shop window has the comforting dignity typical of a long-established...more
How English Grammar Provides You with an Essential Tool for Success Perhaps you have been wondering why you have to study English grammar when you can speak English anyway. Well, the answer is this: because studying it will provide you with...more