Do you know the literal English meaning of idioms such as ‘are we on the same page?‘; ‘get the upper hand’, or ‘call the shots’? These are all common idioms used in Business English, and in today’s lesson I’m teaching one of my students about idioms, and how to use them in a business context.Continue reading “Business Idioms”
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Learn Business English Online
Whether you are in an online or face-to-face business meeting with your customers and colleagues from around the world; in a negotiation, or applying for a job: you need to speak and write in English with confidence. I have over twenty-years experience in international business, and can help you develop the skills you need beContinue reading “Learn Business English Online”
More IELTS . . .
In today’s lesson, I’m guiding one of my students in Vietnam on the best way to prepare for Parts 2 and 3 of the IELTS Speaking test. The lesson includes plenty of practise activities – giving the student experience in using different strategies – and builds confidence in speaking English fluently in test conditions. FurtherContinue reading “More IELTS . . .”
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Today’s Lesson: the IELTS Speaking Test
In today’s lesson with one of my students, I’m giving guidance on practising for the IELTS speaking test. The test is with a certified IELTS examiner, and is in 3 parts: in Part 1, you have to answer questions about yourself and your family; in Part 2, you speak about a topic, and in PartContinue reading “Today’s Lesson: the IELTS Speaking Test”
Simple and Continuous Tenses – today’s lesson for students in Vietnam.
In today’s lesson, I’m teaching some of my students from Vietnam about the difference in meaning between Simple Tenses, and Continuous Tenses. This is the kind of lesson you may wish to do if want to improve your English grammar, or are about to take a grammar-based English examination. Continue your journey in becoming aContinue reading “Simple and Continuous Tenses – today’s lesson for students in Vietnam.”
Phrasal Verbs – today’s General English lesson.
In today’s General English lesson, I’m teaching grammar, and specifically Phrasal Verbs: matching verbs with prepositions; separable or inseparable phrasal verbs, and using phrasal verbs with or without an object. If you want to improve your English grammar, then contact me at Zenith-English, and continue your journey to become a confident and successful English languageContinue reading “Phrasal Verbs – today’s General English lesson.”
Teaching students in Vietnam: how to arrange meetings.
In today’s lesson, I’m teaching my students in Vietnam how to arrange meetings, using both formal and semi-formal language. The lesson includes: how to arrange or suggest alternative dates/times; how to agree to dates/times, and declining meetings – all using correct functional language, and vocabulary. Contact me at Zenith-English, and continue your journey to becomeContinue reading “Teaching students in Vietnam: how to arrange meetings.”
Learn English with a certified English Language teacher
Great reasons to learn English with Zenith-English! I’m a native English-language speaker; fully certified as an English language teacher, with an internationally recognised TEFL/TESOL Certification, Level 5 (regulated by Ofqual, The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, UK). I also hold Advanced Certificates in Teaching English Online, and Teaching Business English. I have more thanContinue reading “Learn English with a certified English Language teacher”
Today’s General English Lessons – Travel and Senses
In today’s online General English lessons with some of my students (Intermediate, and Pre-Intermediate), I’m teaching about vocabulary used in travel (airline/hotel check-in; arrival; departure, and requests, etc.), and using adjectives and nouns with the five-senses (see, hear, taste, feel, and touch).
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