Galimatias Blog

Increased remote working and the use of social media for socialising mean that real human conversation in English is becoming rarer. Many people leave education with strong English skills in our country, but due to a lack of use in busy working life, these skills gradually fade. With regular, enjoyable, and structured practice, these skills can be quickly revived. This is the area that students tell me they value most in English training, and where consistent lessons build both confidence and ability.

Aiheet: English language, changes in English training, development of training, rising skills, changes in business communication

Vastapuolen kunnioittaminen on englannin kielisessä viestinnässä huomattavasti tärkeämpää kuin suomalaisessa. Kohteliaisuuteen liittyvät aiheet sekä tittelit ovatkin tärkeä osa englannin kielen oppimista ja englanninkielistä kommunikaatiota.

Aiheet: koulutus, englanti, English language, kohtelias sähköpostiviestintä englanniksi, Miten aloitan englanninkielisen sähköpostiviestin, polite emails, miten lopetan englanninkielisen sähköpostiviestin, sähköposti, emailing in English, koulutus sähköposti englanniksi, englanniksi, miten kirjoitan sähköpostin englanniksi

Small talk can be difficult, not just for Finns, but for many people around the world. How do you keep a conversation going with someone you don’t know well? The key is simple: ask questions, give open answers, and find a connection. A conversation is a joint project. Think of it like a tennis rally, the idea is to keep it going back and forward in a natural flow.

Aiheet: English language, small talk

Christmas is just around the corner. How is it celebrated in English-speaking countries?

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Aiheet: christmas, merry christmas, christmas greetings, christmas in the english speaking world

Understanding when to use less versus fewer can be tricky, even for native English speakers.

Aiheet: englannin kieli, English, English language, English-speaking world

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Suositut podcastit USA:ssa ja Iso-Britanniassa sekä lyhyet podcast-sarjat, joita kannattaa kokeilla. Löydä uutta kuunneltavaa ja paranna samalla englannin taitojasi.

Aiheet: British English, American English, learn English, listening skills, podcast

English is evolving and one of the most noticeable trends in recent years is the move toward informality. Whether you're writing an email, introducing yourself, or even signing off a message, the level of formality is shifting, especially among younger speakers.

Aiheet: englannin kieli, English language, learn English, trends in English language, formal English, informal English, virallinen englannin kieli, epävirallinen englannin kieli

For Finnish speakers learning English, the difference between the prepositions "to" and "for" can be tricky, as the two prepositions often convey different nuances. Let’s look at the differences.

Aiheet: English language, learn English, english grammar

English can be tricky, and even the most experienced speakers make mistakes from time to time. Some errors stand out more than others because they sound wrong to the ear or confuse the listener.

Aiheet: English, English language, learn English, learning languages, common errors