Presenting in English — Phrases for Every Stage (B2)
I've presented in French, English, and Bengali. The difference between a presentation that lands and one that falls flat is usually not the content — it's the signposting.
Category: English Teaching
Describing Graphs & Charts in English (B2 — IELTS Task 1 / Business)
In my email archaeology project, I turned 15 years of data into readable summaries. The language of data is the language of business — and of IELTS Task 1.
IELTS Writing Task 2 — A Clear Strategy (C1)
I studied for language exams alone in three languages. The best advice I can give you: task 2 is always the same shape. Master the shape and you master the task.
Travel Vocabulary — From Airport to Hotel (B1)
I've moved between four countries. Every airport, every immigration queue, every check-in — here's the vocabulary that gets you through.
Teaching Mixed-Ability Groups — Strategies That Work (B2)
At the Star Casino I briefed teams where some people spoke fluent English and others were still finding their words. Same briefing, same team. Here's how you make it work.
A, An, The — English Articles Made Simple (A2 Grammar)
Bengali has no articles. Moving to Australia, I had to learn them in real time. Every mistake taught me something. Here's the shortcut.
Listening Skills: How to Take Notes Effectively (B2)
Working in hospitality, I listened and acted simultaneously. Effective note-taking is the same skill — trained, not inherited.
Writing a Short Story — The 5-Part Story Shape (A2/B1)
I grew up reading Dostoevsky in secret. Stories saved me. Here's how every great story is built — and how you can write yours.
English for Business Meetings — Phrases That Work (B2)
I ran team briefings in Sydney with staff from 12 countries. The meeting phrases below kept everything on track — and on time.
Pronunciation: Word Stress — The Secret of Being Understood (B1)
My French accent in English used to trip people up — not because of the sounds, but the stress. Stress is everything.