How a Strong Command of English Can Help to Advance Your Career

Your Native English Teacher's thought of the day:


As a Native English Teacher, I regularly work with intelligent, buisness minded people who are concerned that their already excellent command of English is not strong enough to give them the competitive edge needed at their jobs.


Do you feel confident enough in your language skills to give a presentation in English? Are the emails that you send out on a daily basis to co-workers and clients grammatically correct? How much confidence are you instilling in your international clients with an email riddled with errors? Are you anxious about finding a better job because the interview will be conducted in English?

No matter what your level, a minimum of two hours a week should be dedicated to studying English. This is where the help of a Native English Tutor can make all the difference.


Asking your co-worker what they meant by a certain idiomatic expression, or what is considered appropriate casual conversation with 'foreigners', may not always be realistic or in your best interest. People make assumptions about education or intelligence based on how we present ourselves. While this may not be fair, it is a reality in the competitive workforce. Consider how valuable an employee is who is confident in their language abilities?


One common error Native Cantonese speakers make is with singular vs plural nouns. I often find this problem with my students, and even in the English magazines that I pick up around town.

I will discuss this in greater detail in my next post.