Articles

Read our latest English learning articles and tips.

  • 週六英文 (Saturday English): 7 Reasons It’s the Best Study Day

    週六英文 (Saturday English): 7 Reasons It’s the Best Study Day

    Quick Answer (快速解答): 週六英文 works because Saturday is the one day most people in Taiwan control their own schedule. With no work fatigue and no cram-school clock, you get a long, uninterrupted block for real input — reading, listening, and speaking. The trick is to treat it like an appointment: pick a fixed 60–90 minute…

    Read More

  • Job Interview English Phrases | 50+ Tips to Ace It

    Job Interview English Phrases | 50+ Tips to Ace It

    Walking into a job interview conducted entirely in English can feel overwhelming, especially if English isn’t your first language. For professionals in Taiwan, English interviews are increasingly common at multinational companies, tech startups, and international organizations. Whether you’re applying at TSMC’s global division, a foreign bank, or a remote position with an overseas company, knowing…

    Read More

  • English Conversation (英文對話): 8 Daily Dialogues to Practice

    English Conversation (英文對話): 8 Daily Dialogues to Practice

    Quick Answer: The fastest way to improve your English conversation (英文對話) is to practice short, real-life dialogues out loud every day instead of memorising word lists. Start with the eight everyday situations below — greetings, ordering food, work, shopping, travel, phone calls, and small talk — read each dialogue aloud, then swap in your own…

    Read More

  • Ordering Food in English: Restaurant Phrases Guide | 點餐英文

    Ordering Food in English: Restaurant Phrases Guide | 點餐英文

    Learn 50+ essential phrases for ordering food in English (點餐英文). From making reservations to paying the bill, this guide covers every restaurant situation with practical dialogues and cultural tips.

    Read More

  • English Phone Conversation | 50+ Phrases for Calls

    English Phone Conversation | 50+ Phrases for Calls

    Does your heart race every time the phone rings at work? You’re not alone. For many English learners in Taiwan, phone calls (電話) are scarier than face-to-face conversations. You can’t read body language, there’s background noise, and everything happens fast. But here’s the good news — once you master a handful of go-to phrases (常用句型),…

    Read More

  • Airport English Vocabulary: 50+ Must-Know Phrases | 機場英文

    Airport English Vocabulary: 50+ Must-Know Phrases | 機場英文

    出國旅行必學的機場英文!從報到 (check-in)、安檢 (security)、登機 (boarding) 到海關 (customs),50 個以上最實用的英文句子和字彙,讓你在機場不再緊張。

    Read More

  • 英文口說 (English Speaking) | 10 Ways to Practice Speaking Every Day

    英文口說 (English Speaking) | 10 Ways to Practice Speaking Every Day

    Quick Answer (快速解答): The fastest way to improve your English speaking (英文口說) is to speak a little every single day instead of a lot once a week. Talk to yourself, record your voice, shadow native speakers, and book one weekly conversation partner. Ten focused minutes a day beats a three-hour class you cram once a…

    Read More

  • Animal Idioms in English | Farm and Farmyard Phrases

    Animal Idioms in English | Farm and Farmyard Phrases

    Learn 11 common farmyard and animal idioms in English with Chinese translations. 学习11个常见的农场和动物英语习语,附中文翻译、来历和例句。

    Read More

  • Common English Grammar Mistakes | 10 ESL Student Errors

    Common English Grammar Mistakes | 10 ESL Student Errors

    Learning English grammar can be challenging for Taiwan students, but understanding common mistakes is the first step toward improvement. According to British Council Taiwan, many Taiwanese learners make predictable errors due to differences between Chinese and English grammar structures. This comprehensive guide will help you identify and correct the 10 most common English grammar mistakes…

    Read More

  • Business Email English: How to Write Professional Emails

    Business Email English: How to Write Professional Emails

    Do you need to write emails in English for your job? You are not alone. Many people in Taiwan write English emails every day. But writing a good 商業英文 (Business English) email can be hard. You might worry about grammar. You might not know the right 英文單字 (English words) to use. Maybe you write too…

    Read More

  • English Presentation Skills: How to Present Confidently

    English Presentation Skills: How to Present Confidently

    Learn essential 英文簡報技巧 (English presentation skills) with practical phrases, body language tips, and Q&A strategies for Taiwan professionals.

    Read More

  • English Writing Tips: 10 Proven Ways to Write Better

    English Writing Tips: 10 Proven Ways to Write Better

    英文寫作 (English writing) tips for Taiwan learners. Learn paragraph structure, business email writing, daily journaling, and avoid common mistakes. Perfect for 成人英文 (adult English) and 英文補習班 (cram school) students.

    Read More