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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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Should boredom ever strike your language learning routine, here’s a creative and fun way to re-ignite the spark.

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning TipsWriting in English

Communicating clearly and confidently at work is the goal for many international speakers of English.

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Learning a language on your own can be fun and flexible … but also frustrating.

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It’s never too late to brush up or pick up another language.

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

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We use idioms every day to express common beliefs.

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

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Is it hard to grab attention in work conversations?

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What do health pros say about speaking in English when it’s not their first language?

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These three pairs of words look like they should be opposites, but are they?

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

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People often hesitate when they have to decide between these two words.

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What do health pros say about speaking in English when it’s not their first language?

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning Tips

Can you jump into work conversations at any time and say exactly what you mean with confidence?

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A common confusion is when to use ‘for’ to describe purpose and when to use ‘to’.

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Category: Common English ConfusionsHealthcare EnglishLanguage Learning Tips

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning TipsWriting in English

Can you say the right thing in the right way at the right time?

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Here are 3 quick questions to check.

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning Tips

What do health pros say about speaking in English when it’s not their first language?

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Category: Healthcare EnglishNews

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishWriting in English