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Why Teaching Idioms (Slang, Expressions) is Important in Business English

Like many of you I have a profile on the networking site LinkedIn. (You can find me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationcoach )  One of the benefits of LinkedIn is becoming a member of a group...

Short Video Highlights 3V Coaching & Training Options

Learn about Ric Phillips and 3V Communications coaching, including body language. Options for communication coaching/training include interpersonal/professional communication skills, public speaking...

Women in the Media (The Agenda Clip)

Women in the Media (The Agenda Clip) This is really interesting to me.  I realize men and women often have a different way of processing information and relaying it.  Here is a great anecdote on the...

Been to Starbucks Lately?

My wife is a big fan of Starbucks. When asked, she says she has no problem paying a little extra (compared to other leading coffee shops in Toronto) for the better tasting coffee (in her opinion) and...

Some People Have Real Difficulty With Public Speaking but Have No Choice!

I salute those that are striving to improve their public speaking and presentation skills. It’s not always an easy thing to do, especially if one was born introverted, with a learning challenge of...

Some Sites to Learn Idioms (Expressions)

There is formal language and then there is informal or casual language. For the school classrooms you need formal, i.e., ‘academic’ language.  For the lunch room and with your friends you...

Effective Communication Skills, Small Talk Ebook

Effective Communication Skills, Small Talk Ebook Learn the techniques and strategies to make you a master communicator! Understand the communication process, and how your brain interprets information...