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12 7, 2021

Business English: The project has been temporarily delayed or canceled? How can we describe in English alternatively?

2021-07-12T17:03:16+08:0012/7/2021|Categories: Business|

When working, you may occasionally experience situations such as canceling a meet, or face-to-face activities are postponed or canceled under the epidemic. Today, we would tell you how to explain to the customers or colleagues that something is canceled or ceased.   1. Scrap   We are going to Australia on business, but have to [...]

24 6, 2021

Common mistakes when writing an email

2023-03-11T22:51:52+08:0024/6/2021|Categories: Daily|

Since there are so many instant messaging apps nowadays like whatsapp and facebook, we seldom communicate with our friends by email. However, when we communicate with our colleagues or professors in writing, we often use emails which is a more acceptable method for formal occasions. Therefore, we will learn about a few common mistakes found in emails nowadays.

22 6, 2021

8 idioms about pigs

2021-06-24T11:41:27+08:0022/6/2021|Categories: Daily|

Pigs always give others’ an impression that they are lazy and fat. In Cantonese, we tease people by saying: you are as fat as a pig or if you continue eat, you will fat like a pig! Therefore, pigs are associated with fat, chubby etc, but actually there are many English idioms that related to pigs! Let’s learn about what idioms are related to pigs!

16 6, 2021

8 idioms about food

2023-03-11T22:51:52+08:0016/6/2021|Categories: Daily|

English is so amazing that a word can have many different meanings. Words about food can also be seen in many idioms that we hear. For example: ‘a piece of cake’ and ‘my cup of tea’. Let’s learn 8 more idioms about food today and see how many you know.

19 5, 2021

8 superfood you need to know

2023-03-11T22:51:52+08:0019/5/2021|Categories: Daily|

It is important to eat healthily. Recently, Hong Kong people have started to take an interest in healthy dining, especially preferring some food with better nutrition. Therefore, there are ‘superfood’. Some foods are incredibly nutrious and these are known as ‘superfoods.’. Other than some common superfood like avocado, there are other foods that are just as healthy. Let’s learn about the following 8 superfoods today!

14 5, 2021

9 action verbs to make your CV stand out (part 2)

2023-03-11T22:51:52+08:0014/5/2021|Categories: Business|

Here comes the second episode in this series! Are there any verbs, we have taught so far, suitable for your CV? No matter what task or accomplishment you’re trying to show off, we’ve got just the action verbs for you. Check out the list below and get ready to make your resume a lot more exciting.

12 5, 2021

9 action verbs to make your CV stand out (part 1)

2021-05-12T15:49:05+08:0012/5/2021|Categories: Business|

Are you preparing your CV? Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over, such as “do”, “make”, etc. They’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your accomplishments. If you want to update your resume, switch up a few of those common words and phrases with strong, compelling action verbs that will catch hiring managers’ eyes.