
Time Management is your friend
Why time management will help you win: If you’re an international employee here in the US, you know how critical time management is in meeting deadlines in the American workplace (and elsewhere of course). If you’re a student here studying from abroad, the sooner you...
The Magic of Preposition + Gerund
Simple yet foundational grammar: if you’re confused about what verb form to put after common prepositions (about, for, with, in, of, and so on), you can use gerunds with a high degree of confidence. It’s pure magic. What are you thinking about? I am...
How to make small talk with Americans, pt.2
One of the most common questions I get from foreign professionals working here in the Bay Area is “how can I make small talk with my American co-workers? I can talk about professional stuff but the casual conversation is very difficult. I never know what they’re...