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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 plus guidance on how to improve speaking and writing in English.

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I’ve been reading an entertaining book about why.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Better English pronunciation makes for an easier life in English.

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Category: Common English ConfusionsLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

You’re speaking to someone and their face tells you they haven’t understood.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Speaking clear English makes life easier for you and your listeners.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

If native speakers don’t understand you the first time you say something, it could be because you’re making one of these common mistakes.

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Category: Common English ConfusionsSpeaking in EnglishNews

Get an English pronunciation check-up to ensure you speak clearly and sound professional.

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

Regular practice with this fast and fun technique boosts fluency in both speaking and writing your target language.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

How to stop forgetting those words you want to use but only remember when it’s too late.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Do you want to improve talking or writing about a particular topic or situation?

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

Can you ask more complicated questions in the language you’re learning without pausing, stumbling or struggling?

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

According to George Bernard Shaw, "Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery – it's the sincerest form of learning”.

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishWriting in English

Is it hard to grab attention in work conversations?

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

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

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Can you contribute to conversations at work without struggling?

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Category: Language Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

Here are 3 quick questions to check.

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in English

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishSpeaking in EnglishNews

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews

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

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Category: Healthcare EnglishLanguage Learning AdviceSpeaking in EnglishNews