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?
Aiheet: christmas, merry christmas, christmas greetings, christmas in the english speaking world
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Understanding when to use less versus fewer can be tricky, even for native English speakers.
Aiheet: englannin kieli, English, English language, English-speaking world
What do you know about the small northern nation in the British Isles that voted against Brexit?
The 30th of November marks St Andrew’s Day, the feast day of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland since 1320. The day is celebrated as Scotland’s national day.
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
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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
For native Finnish speakers, English pronunciation can present challenges. Several factors make it difficult, from the clustering of consonants to unexpected silent letters and stress shifts. Let's look at some common pronunciation challenges Finns face when speaking English. You can check your own pronunciation for these words by using the table and audiofile at the end of the text.
Aiheet: learn English, Tricky English Prounciations for Finns, learn to pronounce
In English words often carry more weight than their literal definitions. We call the literal definition “ denotive” and the additional information “connotative”.
Aiheet: English, Tricky translations, connotative language
