Pronouncing individual sounds correctly is important when speaking, right?

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

We get so many emails every day that we usually just skim them, which makes it crucial to write emails that are easy to read.

Another common confusion is when to use the “ed” ending of an adjective (confused) versus the “ing” ending (confusing).

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.

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.

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

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

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

Another common confusion is when to use "few" and when to use "little".

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

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

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

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

Feeling fearful, anxious or hesitant about writing in English?

We can use "appreciate" to ask and to thank. However, people often forget to add "it" when using "if" in a polite request.

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.

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.

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

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.