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Unlocking the Power of Rhythm: How Understanding English Language’s Rhythm Can Improve Your Communication Skills Have you ever noticed how the rhythm of language affects your understanding? As an Aussie, I’ve definitely noticed how the rhythm of English can vary from region to region, and even from person to person. But did you know that […]

Currently, Australia, like many other countries, is facing a critical labour and skills shortage in the mining and minerals processing industries. Actually, on September 1 and 2 2022 (in less than 2 weeks), a national jobs skills summit will be held in the nation’s capital, Canberra. This summit will look at propositions from more than

If you are here, I am going to assume that you want to learn something new. The good news is that it’s never too late to start learning a new skill or craft. Since this is the case, you might have some hesitation about getting started and wonder how you can overcome that initial hesitation

We all lead busy lives. We all have a to-do list longer than there are hours in the day. So how do we get the “most bang for our buck” when trying to master English communication? Before we dive into the small, actionable steps we CAN take to transform our English learning, let’s take a

Are you nervous to face the examiner on IELTS test day? Not sure what is expected and worried your nerves will make get in the way?   In this guide, I will give you my top 10 tips for being better prepared and more confident on test day. They include: Don’t memorise answers Only use

I can’t tell you how many times I have asked someone “What’s currently your biggest challenge in English?”, only to hear the following answers: ·      “I cannot understand native English speakers when they talk” ·      “Native speakers talk too fast” ·      “I panic when I don’t understand every word and then I get lost in the conversation” ·      “I

Do you find it easy to speak in English, but have a harder time writing in English? Or is it the other way around? Most English learners complain about one of them (sometimes both 😉). But actually, while they are both the same language, there are some significant differences in the way we write and

There are so many ways to learn a language. They are not all equal. I learned German as a child for 6 years. I have a German family, and we would travel to Germany to see them. There was a real need. I was young. I was motivated to learn. But I don’t think I

“Nothing in life that is of value comes easy” – George. M. Gill   Everyone has a different way of learning and everyone will experience different difficulties when learning English. Unfortunately, some things are common to most people. But being prepared and having strategies for the most common difficulties could be the key to mastering