I have always felt like it’s harder to speak a foreign language on the phone than face to face. It’s especially difficult to understand native English speakers on the phone, because sometimes they speak very fast and with a heavy accent. On the phone, you can’t even use gestures and expressions to aid communication, but have to put every message into words as clearly and fluently and possible. For this post, I asked our English experts for English phone conversation…
Are you going to an event where you don’t know anyone but would like to make new acquaintances? It’s not easy to start a conversation with someone you don’t know, especially in a foreign language. However, these tips will get you started easily. Observe the situation and listen Before joining a conversation, it’s wise to observe the situation first. The body language of the others will tell you if it’s a conversation that is okay to join. You will notice…
Are you going on a holiday under the Spanish sun? We have gathered a handy list of useful expressions that will help you in many situations. If you want to impress yourself, your travelling companion and the local people when travelling, learn at least these! ¿Hola, cómo está? – Hi, how are you? ¿Me podría ayudar? – Can you help me? Una cerveza, por favor. – One beer, please. You can use the same phrase to order coffee or a glass of sangria…
