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Learning Articles
Corporate Training Through Distance Learning by Tim Henry
Get Better Test Scores by Wayne F. Perkins
English Study Plan by Ross McBride
Flash Cards by
Jon
Lewis
How to write an interesting introduction (or how not to bore your examiner!)
Learning Online by Anil Agrawal - Learning Has Never Been So Easy or Rewarding!
Proofing Tips by Leva Duell
Distance Learning Degree Program - How to Study by Katie Robbin
Techniques to Help e-Learning by Catherine Franz
The Benefits of Audio Books by Ken Snodin
Why Failure is Good for You by L Jimmy Roos
Why learn English? by Margaret Watson
9 Tips To Improve Your Voice by Kathy Thompson
Language Articles
Be Thankful For Grammar - by Denton Krypps
Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words by Lydia Ramsey
Conversation Tips by Peter Murphy
How to Start a Conversation by Peter Murphy
Exploring "Should" - Is it Necessity, Desire, or Guilt? by Jennifer Koretsky
E-mail Grammar Guide by
Kelly Watkins
English Grammar Really Does Matter by Julee Mitchelsin
Language Learning -The Inner Reward Approach by Torsten Sauer (edited by Lynne Hand)
Learning A Foreign Language The Psychological Factor by
Gabrielle Guichard (edited by Lynne Hand)
Learning The Language of the Internet by Maria Marsala
Mastering The Art of Conversation by Peter Murphy
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking by Kathy Thompson
Power Words by Kurt Mortensen
The Power of Words by Robert Watson
Rescue a Sinking Conversation by Peter Murphy
Shall I compare thee to a Summers' Day by Garry Gamber
What Makes One Language Harder or Easier Than Another? by Ron Tichenor
Words ending in "d" by Frank Gerace
10 Sure-Fire Ways to 'Make' Conversation by Susan Dunn, MA,
52 Words and Phrases to Avoid by Catherine Franz
Reading Articles
Speed Reading Basics by Jonathan Mayheart
Understand Speed Reading by Brandon C. Hall
Speed Reading for Study by Brandon C. Hall
Reading Silently Can Help Speed Reading by Brandon C. Hall
Speed Read Faster by Kenth Nasstrom
The Most Important Parts Of Any Book by Brandon C. Hall
The Best Position For Speed Reading by Brandon C. Hall
The Most Important Parts Of Any Book by Brandon C. Hall
Speed Reading - Getting The Main Idea by Rene Graeber
Writing Articles
Common Writing Mistakes by Michael LaRocca
Costly Typos by Rolf Gompertz
Effective Editing by Lizzie R. Santos
Email Grammar Tips by Kelly Watkins
Essay Writing - A Simple Guide to Writing Essays by Lynne Hand
Essay Writing - Narrative Essays by Lynne Hand
Essay Writing - Compare / Contrast Essays by Lynne Hand
Essay Writing - The Critical Essay by Sarah Brodie
How to write a killer sales letter by Eric Fields
Posting your work on the Internet by Nicole
Bishop
Report Writing - A Simple Guide to Report Writing by Lynne Hand
Should You Write in the First or Third Person? by Deanna Mascle
What is a Blog? by Marketing Basics
Things Not to Include on a Resume (CV)
by Peter X Draper
Writing a Blog by M6.net
Writing Skills by Catherine Franz
Business Articles
Brainstorming - Pump Up The Jam With Effective Brainstorming by Mario R. Churchill
Common Job Interview Questions And Answers by Stu Pearson
Dealing with Difficult People by Alan Fairweather
Events - Event Etiquette by My Booking Manager
First Impressions by Louise Manning
Forex Trading by Jay Moncliff
How
To Avoid Saying Stupid Things by Peter Murphy
How To Criticise And Still Be Nice by Michael Le
How to Give a Great Speech by Sandra Schrift
How to Learn Business English by Eric Koshinsky
Job Interviews: Be a Little Prepared by Eric HartwellÂ
Leadership - How To Learn More About The People Who Work For You by Wally Bock
Presentations - Presentations by Sandra Schrift
Presentation Sills - Presentations by Helen Wilkie
Professional Logo Design by Ray Smith
Project Management - IT Projects by Barry De Boer
Property Prices by P Green
Work - Job Descriptions Make Good Business Sense by Barry De Boer
What is a logo? by Lynne Hand
Why People Skills Are So Important by Peter Murphy
4 Unusual Self Confidence Tricks by Peter Murphy
6 Ways To Beat Procrastination At Work by Peter Murphy
10 Quick Etiquette Tips for Business Lunches by Catherine Franz
Travel Articles
Adventure Holidays by Loreal Oliver edited by Lynne Hand
Africa - "Zambia, What an Amazing Country!" by Enestle Zimba
Australia - Mandurah - Western Australia by Steve Wall
Britain - English slang for perplexed tourists by T. O' Donnell
Belgium - 10
Must-Dos When In Bruges by Steven Cronin
Californian Wine Country by Robert Forre
Cape Town South Africa by Gerald Crawford
Caribbean - Quick Guide To The Caribbean by Chic Retreats
Croatia - Europe's Hottest Destination by Jeanne Oliver
Ice Hotels by Lynne Hand
Italy - English in an Italian World by Nigel Massey
France - Travel Tips For Paris by Sharon Stajda
Ireland - Drinking in Dublin by Jane Lasky
Ireland - Visitors Guide to Dublin by Dan Oldfield
Jamaica by Norman Fleming
Las Vegas - The Entertainment Capital by Eric Madsen
General Articles
Sometimes Truth is Stranger than Fiction
Say Thank You - by Cajun Clark
About Britain Articles
A Pocket Guide to the UK -
Some facts and figures and a potted history of my homeland by Lynne Hand
A Year of Culture, Fun and Sport by Bob Barton
Britain on Track by Bob Barton
The Da Vinci Code and Britain from Visit Britain
Edinburgh City Guide, Including Edinburgh Hotels by Ms Maria Williams
Falmouth - A Cornish Pilgrimage by Steven Cronin
Gastropubs: Fine Food Down at the 'Local' by Terry Durack
Johnny English - Secret Agent by Bob Barton
London's Markets by Pauline Wapping
Nottingham - Much more than Robin Hood by Caroline Morrow
Stonehenge Edited by Lynne Hand
Wales - Slow Boat Through Wales by Bob Barton
UK Fashion - from Visit Britain
Culture Articles
Be My Valentine by Martin Avis
Best April Fool Jokes by Lynne Hand
Christmas Markets by Lynne Hand
Don't You Know Who I Am? by Stephen Schochet
European Capital of Culture by Ciara McGrath
The Golden Boy Of Hip Hop by Mike Johnston - Hip Hop culture.
History of New Year Resolutions
How to shake hands by Jane Lasky
- A look at the handshake from the perspective of different cultures.
Home for the Holidays: What to do Before You Deck the Halls by Kathy Wilson
How to Make Sticky New Year Resolutions by
Atul Mathur
How to Deal with Rude People by
Peter Murphy
In the Market for a traditional Christmas by Bob Barton
Japan - A Celebration Of Japanese Culture
Modern Japanese Culture by Daniel Harris-Baird
Oktoberfest - A Celebration Of German Culture by Rick Hendershot
Piggy Banks - A Short History by Ron Askotzky
Syrian Wedding Traditions by Rafi Michael (edited by Lynne Hand)
Wandering in The Spring Festival - China
Find Serenity During The Christmas Holidays (when serenity is the last thing on your mind!) by Maria Marsala
