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At the PRONSIG conference, I had the chance to explore what the AI revolution could mean for pronunciation instruction. From automated feedback to speech recognition, we discussed how AI is reshaping learning environments. While AI tools offer exciting potential, they are far from replacing the sound pedogical approach of an expert English pronunciation and communication coach. The talks were all cutting-edge and research led. An eye-opener for me!

In this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over how to pronounce the word Drought. Drought is a word used to describe a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, often leading to a shortage of water.

n this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over the pronunciation of windy. Depending on the context, there are two ways to pronounce windy. One way is in reference to the wind. Another is a way to describe a long curvy course.

In this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over how to pronounce honest and honour. These words can be tricky as they start with a silent letter “H”. Honest is a word to describe a person who consistently tells the truth. And honour is a word to describe someone you hold in great respect.

In this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over how to pronounce climb. Climb is a word to describe the action of moving up a slope, often using your hands and feet. Words like climb, bomb, and lamb have a silent letter “b” at the end.

In this episode of Word of the Week, we will take a look at how to pronounce analysis and its verb form, analyse. Analysis is a detailed study of a subject and analyse is the action of studying a subject.

In this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over how to pronounce wide and width. To say something is wide is to say the subject has a large measure. The width is the measurement of how wide something is.

In this episode of Word of the Week, I will go over how to pronounce bought. Bought is the past tense of the word buy, which means to purchase.

On 11 March 2025, I led The Powerful Pause, a high-energy online session with European Women on Boards (EWOB). We explored how one simple vocal tool—the pause—can instantly elevate executive communication and presentation skills.

This interactive session combined practical insights with speed networking to help aspiring board members strengthen their leadership communication and make a bigger impact when they speak.

Curious how a moment of silence can shift how you're heard? Read on.

From snowy delays to sunny Malta, I had the pleasure of running a workshop at the annual IATEFL BESIG conference, helping educators and entrepreneurs create engaging visual presentations.

Drawing from my Think Visually: Slide Design course, we explored tips for making slides look good, using slide layout ideas, and crafting visuals that amplify your message.

Let’s help professionals shine, one slide at a time! 🌟

With over 650 attendees from 34 countries and more than 2,700 business matchmaking meetings between 250 corporate buyers and 250 diverse vendors, the energy was electric.

What do you say when you hear an expression in English and you have no idea what it means?

In this video, I will share with you a worksheet to help you adapt your messaging to your audience. Adjectives are powerful in shaping your message and while many of my clients have a diverse vocabulary, I find they are lacking in the use of adjectives. Without adjectives, you will have greater trouble conveying the descriptive elements of your message which can hurt your ability to connect with your audience.

In this video, I will share with you a worksheet you can use as a metric for recruiting new employees. This worksheet will help you identify key characteristics that you are looking for in specific roles.

Resilience, empathy, and the ability to communicate globally emerged as more critical leadership qualities than before the Covid-19 crisis began.

CEMS communicated this in a global survey, an alliance of 33 leading business schools (such as HEC Paris and LSE), 70 multinational companies, and 7 NGOs. Their findings of over 1,700 professionals revealed that over one-third would communicate more frequently with colleagues based in other countries over the coming months. In addition, approximately one-third of respondents stated that the new way of working, done mainly through digital platforms, could negatively impact the quality of these relationships.

Active listening is an essential skill for every business professional. Not only can it help you build strong connections with other business professionals, but you also can use these skills to further your professional and personal growth. In this article, you will learn 10 tips that I recommend to my clients to build their skill of active listening.

Apart from Hollywood, the British film industry is another powerhouse in cinema. While Hollywood might opt for more bombastic displays of action and drama, British films have a quieter personality to them. Watching British films can help you understand the different variations of British accents from London, to Cockney, to Yorkshire.

Hollywood is a powerhouse in the film industry. Earning billions in revenue each year, it is no surprise that American movies are so well known. Fortunately, watching American films can help you improve your comprehension and your understanding of American accents.

Enjoy watching these great, great American movies.

Finding engaging television series to watch is a fantastic way to practice your English listening comprehension while relaxing. I have put together a list of television series you could watch to help you improve your English.

Watch the trailers to check which ones appeal to you.

Enjoy!

One idea is to watch family films together that are both enjoyable for adults AND kids.

I’ve highlighted my favourites which are beautifully acted, scripted and shot. I am still happy to sit down and watch them.

Your family moments are precious.

The English language is full of business abbreviations and acronyms. Long company names and phrases might be abbreviated to save time during communication. Typically, you might see these business abbreviations in emails, memos, spreadsheets, or even text messages with your colleagues.