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Workplace Apr 15, 2016

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This week, I am going to teach you some useful phrases for the workplace related to borrowing, lending and paying for the bill at lunch.

Coffee Apr 01, 2016

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This week, I am going to talk about coffee, how I like my coffee, and tell you a bit about espresso-based coffees served in popular coffee shop chains around Hong Kong.

Presentation Tips (Part Two) Mar 18, 2016

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This week, I am going to give you some practical tips on how you could deliver a presentation.

Presentation Tips (Part One) Mar 04, 2016

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This week, I am going to talk about the structure of making a presentation, what you should or shouldn’t include in it and give you some examples of each of the main parts of the presentation.

Busy and late in Hong Kong Feb 19, 2016

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This week, I am going to talk about how people in Hong Kong are always so busy, how this could lead to people being late, and teach you some phrases you could use to let others know you are going to be late or not make it to something.

Chinese New Year Feb 05, 2016

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This week, I am going to talk about the Chinese zodiac, which 12 animals are in it, and tell you about some exciting things that are happening before and during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong.

Job Interviews Jan 22, 2016

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This week, I am going to show you how I would answer some difficult but common questions during a job interview.

Making appointments over the phone Jan 08, 2016

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This week, I am going to show you the difference between using formal and informal language over the phone when making appointments.

Greeting People in English Dec 18, 2015

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This week, I am going to talk about greeting people in English, what you should do in those situations, phrases that are useful, and what you can say when you bump into people unexpectedly.

Asking Someone Out Dec 04, 2015

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This week, I am going to talk about asking someone out, how you can break the ice, and questions you can use when you finally decide to do so.