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The elevator pitch. You are probably familiar with the term. It is most commonly used to describe the concise 60-second speech that business owners and executives, as well as salespeople, use to describe their business, product, or service to others. More importantly, it is a speech that is delivered in a compelling way that describes […]

Truck drivers are responsible for not only their cargo and their person but also for ensuring the safety of those on the road with them. Unfortunately, there are frequently problems in communicating with truck drivers due to a lack of knowledge of the English language. While many may think this is not a big deal […]

What parent does not want their child to succeed? In fact I would go out on a limb to say that all parents would like their child to excel academically. Unfortunately, desire does not always equate to knowledge. Here are some tips for parents to help raise children who are prepared to succeed. I recently […]

Many teachers devote the first class meeting to giving a general description of the course and its requirements and, after answering questions about the course, either begin to lecture or dismiss the class early. But there are many things you can do on the first day that will help establish rapport with the students, prepare […]

There are many debates over correct language usage when it comes to etiquette standards. Whether it is the difference between “toilet” and “loo”; whether to say “excuse me”, “pardon” or “what?” or whether it’s correct to sit on a “settee” or a “sofa” there is a wide range of attitudes about the correct term to […]

Often the terms “job”, “occupation”, and “career” are used interchangeably. However, in actual fact, these terms have quite different meanings so it is important to distinguish between these terms. A “job”is work for which you receive pay. It is therefore a means to live and may or may not be long-term or lead to anything […]

“The water. The minerals make it denser than the Dead Sea and that is the draw card. If it was fresh water we would be just like any other puddle-jumping lake on the prairies,” smiles Eric Upshall, the recently re-elected mayor of Manitou Village. He puffs up slightly, “And now we have bragging rights.” The […]

James Robilotta has held a variety of roles in his life from student leader to student affairs professional to stand-up comedian, public speaker, and personal life coach. Those experiences have given him the opportunity to lead, be led, and help develop new leaders, which ultimately led him to a powerful realization: “I see a problem […]

College life and all the perks that come with it should all be taken in moderation. Many students are not sure how to handle the freedom of college life. Many of them no longer have curfews and it is very easy for them to stay out late and hit every party they hear about. Most […]

Regardless of whether you are a native or non-native English speaker, what matters is the way you write English; the more accurate, rich, and correct your written English is, the more people who read your writing perceive you as professional, intelligent, and reputable. A poorly written resume or job application delivered to a potential employer […]