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How to Teach Idioms to Your ESL Clients

Posted by: NCCA

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

If your client has a communication goal to quickly improve their English fluency, especially in active conversation, then you will need to help them use idioms, and use them wisely. The thing about idioms is that if you use an old, inappropriate or mis-spoken idiom, it makes you seem less fluent in English! You don’t want that for your clients. So how can we avoid this mess? The reason why idiom study is difficult is because many of these expressions are culturally-specific. There are some idioms that work well in Britain but not at all in Canada, and vice versa.

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Thinking About Becoming a Professional Speaker? Here Are 6 Practical Ways to Prepare

Posted by: NCCA

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Becoming a professional speaker can feel intimidating, but if you are prepared, it is very empowering and a great way to share your message with the world. It takes courage, charisma, a good story, and the ability to connect with people to be considered a good public speaker. If you believe you have the qualities and skills required to be a professional speaker, our guest blogger Stacey Ann Berry shares 6 practical tips to prepare.

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