Communication through Language
Language is simply a means of communication. It is our way of conveying what it means to be human.
0702, 2020
Category Archives: Pronunciation
0601, 2020
The importance of mental health in the workplace.
World Mental Health Day started in 1992 and is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
0811, 2019
The changing role of the English Language Teacher today
English teachers can be compared to Channel Managers whose job is to develop, service and grow relationships with their Channel partners. They are also responsible for training and developing their team.
0410, 2019
‘Why English spelling is so confusing,’
Let’s step back in history a moment. In 1066 the Normans invaded England and brought their French language with them. Since French is a Romance language descended from Latin, this gave Latin an indirect influence on the English language
1309, 2019
Using synonyms to build your vocabulary
We are all very modest when it comes to describing ourselves. We naturally like to deflect attention away from ourselves and focus on others. When describing other people, the words just fall off our tongue so easily. We think of a family member and immediately conjure up an image of their personality
2407, 2019
Are you a Traveller or Tourist?
Are you the tourist who normally goes on holiday for a short period of time to relax in holiday resorts with full board or half board included?
Or are you the traveller who goes for the experience and a longer stay avoiding tourist traps to discover new horizons?
0807, 2019
Neither/Either
Neither is used to show agreement with negative statements. It is similar to using either at the end of a sentence, although Neither is more commonly used, especially in spoken English.
1706, 2019
RATHER – RATHER THAN – WOULD RATHER
We find at Carole Brown Idiomas that It is often difficult for our learners of English to know when to use ‘rather’, ‘rather than’ or ‘would rather’. To help clarify, we have broken it down into three sections exemplifying its use in each.
2305, 2019
Using idioms in the Workplace
Using idioms can help you sound more fluent in English. As these fixed expressions are not literal, they can be quite difficult to understand. For example, it’s raining cats and dogs does not mean that dogs and cats are falling out of the sky but rather it is raining very heavily!
2504, 2019
Why do Spanish-Speaking Learners of English have pronunciation difficulties?
Most people would agree that a strong Spanish accent is usually easier to understand than a similarly strong French or Portuguese one. However, the pronunciation can cause considerable strain for the listener and seem somewhat harsh and flat. To get a clearer understanding of why Spanish speakers erroneously pronounce English, it is important to look at where these errors stem from.