Professional survival guides
Professional Survival Guides Actionable toolkits to accelerate your career in the global market Title: The LinkedIn Audit: Why You Shouldn’t Just TranslateYour Spanish CV When expanding your career into the international market, your LinkedIn profile is your global storefront. But here is the hard truth: a word-for-word translation of your Spanish CV will not work. […]
Madrileño in the Boardroom
Madrileño in the Boardroom Strategic English for the Global Professional in Madrid Title: «I don’t agree» vs. «I see your point, but…» – Mastering Diplomatic English In Madrid, our business culture is refreshingly direct. If a project is off-track or an idea won’t work, we say it. It’s efficient and honest. However, when navigating the […]
May Flowers & Fresh Starts: A Guide to Spring Fluency
May Flowers & Fresh Starts: A Guide toSpring Fluency Hello English learners! As the old saying goes, «April showers bring May flowers,» and this month is certainly blooming! May is a time of incredible energy as the weather turns balmy and gardens spring to life. It’s a month for excursions, picnics, and honoring important traditions. […]
Showers & Surprises!
Showers & Surprises! Hello English learners! April is a month of unpredictable weather and playful spirit.Let’s jump into some new vocabulary and idioms! Seasonal Vocabulary Builder 🚿 Shower (SHOU-er) (N) A brief period of rain or snow. Example: We got caught in a light April shower on our way to class. 🤡 Prank (prank) (N) […]
Marching into Spring!
Marching into Spring! Hello English learners! Spring is finally in the air! Let’s grow your vocabulary with these fresh words and lucky idioms! Seasonal Vocabulary Builder 🌍 Equinox (EE-kwi-noks) (N) The time when day and night are of equal length. Example: The Spring Equinox occurs around March 20th. 🌸 Blossom (BLOSS-um) (V/N) To produce flowers; […]
February Focus: Love & Learning!
February Focus: Love & Learning! Hello English learners! February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with heart! Let’s sharpen your English skills with these heartfelt vocabulary words and idioms! Seasonal Vocabulary Builder 😍 Smitten (SMIT-un) (Adj) Completely in love with someone or something. Example: He was so smitten with his […]
January Jumpstart: New Year, NewGoals, & Fresh Starts
January Jumpstart: New Year, NewGoals, & Fresh Starts Hello English learners! Happy New Year! January is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf. Many people make New Year’s resolutions—promises to improve themselves. This is a fantastic chance to set specific goals for your English fluency! Whether it’s practicing for 10 minutes a day […]