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If elephants could write down their memories, they'd use their trunks. The Trunk is a collection of articles with advice on learning languages, writing, and communicating better in English.

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Finally finished writing your email and checked that it all makes sense? Don’t hit send before you’ve proofread it.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

You’ve psyched yourself up to write that blog post or email in English.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Pronouncing individual sounds correctly is important when speaking, right?

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Category: Common English ConfusionsLanguage Learning Tips

Here’s some more insight into what people say about writing in English when it’s not their first language.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

One reason why people don’t sound as good as they could when speaking is that they haven't warmed up first, especially before saying something important.

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For many people, the idea of sitting down and working through a grammar book from start to finish makes them want to do housework instead. But there’s a better way.

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The first step is to identify your regular mistakes in English and then defeat them one by one.

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This week another insight into what people say about writing in English when it’s not their first language.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Having lost so many ideas and quotes, I’ve gone back to using a writing notebook.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Sometimes the words just won’t flow. Here are 3 suggestions for when that happens.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

While translating when writing is not a good idea, multilingual brainstorming is definitely worth doing.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Saying what you mean so that it sounds natural is one of the challenges of writing in English for your business.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

What do people say about writing in English when it’s not their first language?

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Feeling fearful, anxious or hesitant about writing in English?

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Another quick and easy way to keep the writing wheels oiled is to create a one-sentence summary of something you’ve recently read or written.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Sorry, this doesn’t mean not doing anything – although sometimes that’s exactly what you should do. Rather it’s to encourage you to make some time for relaxed reading in English.

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While active copying concentrates on getting it right, speedwriting focuses on getting something down on paper.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

It’s hard enough pushing “publish” in our native language, let alone in another language. But if now is the time for you to reach a wider audience for your business, then it’s also time to build up your confidence in writing in English.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Finding the time to work on your Business English can be challenging. One way is to fill in the short gaps we all have during the day when waiting for the bus to come or for someone to arrive or for lunch to be served.

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Category: Language Learning TipsWriting in English

Here’s some advice on how to keep your training sessions short and simple plus stimulating.

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Category: Language Learning Tips