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.
Tag: B2
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.
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.
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.
English for Job Interviews — What to Say & How (B2)
I was interviewed in three languages for jobs across three continents. Here's what I learned about what actually works in an English job interview.
10 Essential English Idioms — With Real Stories (B2)
My first year in an Australian workplace, I understood every word but missed the meaning. Idioms. Here are the 10 I needed most.
Cambridge B2 Reading Exam — 3-Pass Strategy Guide
I prepared for language exams myself, without a tutor, in three languages. Here's the strategy that actually works for reading under time pressure.
Expressing Opinions in English — Beyond ‘I Think’ (B2)
Spending years in French and English debates taught me that HOW you say what you think matters as much as WHAT you say.
Reported Speech: What Did They Say? (B2 Grammar)
Working at the Star Casino, I relayed guest complaints to managers all night. Reported speech was survival English.
The Passive Voice — B2 Grammar with Real-Life Examples
In four years of French bureaucracy, I learned one truth: passive voice is the language of people who don't want to be blamed.