Archive - English Language Lab

The Sprint Method

Get ready... go!

22 hrs ago • Rachel Boyce

8:53

August 2026

Why “can you send it” sounds a bit abrupt

And how to fix it!

Aug 31 • Rachel Boyce

Friday Fix: Someone at a Work Event Asks About a Project You're Proud Of

How to answer “tell me about a project you're proud of” without rambling

Aug 28 • Paul O'Neill

Navigating awkward conversations and humour

Communication challenges

Aug 26 • Rachel Boyce and Paul O'Neill

12:12

The Client Said “It's Fine.” But It Was Not Fine. How Did You Know?

Understanding What Isn't Said

Aug 25 • Paul O'Neill

The English nobody writes down

Humour, idioms, and the rules of the room

Aug 24 • Rachel Boyce

Friday Fix: You're Hosting a Client and the Conversation Keeps Drifting

How to host a client dinner without losing control of the conversation

Aug 21 • Paul O'Neill

Shall we go to the caff?

A very British habit

Aug 20 • Rachel Boyce

The Art of Recommendations

Be confident, be clear

Aug 19 • Rachel Boyce

7:19

The English Phrase For When Something Is Given To You For Free

The Waiter Just Said Three Words That Made Your Evening. What Were They?

Aug 18 • Paul O'Neill

Is that a real invitation or just a polite comment?

How to tell the difference!

Aug 17 • Rachel Boyce

Friday Fix: You've Started a Conversation at a Conference Mixer - Now It's Starting to Dry Up

How to turn small talk at a work event into an actual connection

Aug 14 • Paul O'Neill

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