Language Learning / Communication Skills

Most societies assign roles and expectations based on gender. These vary across cultures but have existed for centuries, influencing how people communicate. In English, these influences often appear as gendered language. Gendered language refers to words or phrases that assume or emphasise a particular gender—such as “policeman” or “last man standing.” This is different from…

Whenever you speak, the words you choose, your tone, and even how you structure your sentences change completely depending on who you’re talking to. You might text your friend, “hey, u free latr?” but you would never write that in an email to a teacher or a boss. This ability to switch your style comes…

I’m sorry”, “my bad” or “please accept my apologies” – we all get things wrong. Apology words are an important aspect of human communication.  They help to repair relationships by restoring trust and understanding.  In the English language, there are many different apology phrases and words. This can be confusing as an English language learner,…

Everyone has their own perspectives. You might not like a movie that your friend loves, or they might hate a restaurant you thought would try out sometimes. Our experiences dictate how we view the world and that reflects the way that we talk about different subjects. This is as true in English as it is…