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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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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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Clients often tell me that meetings and presentations can be less intimidating than the prospect of making small talk during the coffee break or at lunch.

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One day we realise that our good enough English could be better, or in fact needs to be better to improve our performance at work. MORE can help us to reach our goal. Use MORE to upgrade to the next level.

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How successfully you can express yourself in English depends on your language proficiency and your communication skills.

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When you’ve been learning English for a while, it can become a bit repetitive and tedious. Sometimes a change in mindset can help.

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Category: Language Learning Tips