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Are you ready to sound more natural in English? Try these 5 tips: 1. Use expressions that are culture-specific - For example, try “how’s it going?” or “what’s up?” instead of “hello” next time you want to greet someone. Just remember, this is just another way of saying hi - you don’t need to tell them your life story next time. 2. Pronounce your name in English For example, I have a French name, but I always say it in English when talking to Americans I say it how *they* would say it! 3. When you think, say “umm” or “uhh” when you speak, rather than “euh” “ehh” or “ahh. This isn’t as good as simply pausing, but it will make you sound more like a native speaker. 4. Use words that are specific to where you are - “the tube” and “the subway” mean the same thing, but they only make sense if you’re in London or New York, and it will only sound natural if you use them in the right city. 5. Have great pronunciation - This is notoriously challenging to do by yourself, so send me a message for a personalized assessment and plan of how you can master it in a few weeks.

Words matter. What they actually mean from their root and how they used matter and tell an entire story below the surface. Let me show you what I mean. Diversity Middle English: from Old French diversite, from Latin diversitas, from diversus 'diverse', past participle of divertere 'turn aside' (see divert). divert = verb [with object] 1 cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land. • [no object] (of a vehicle or person) change course: an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly. • reallocate (something, especially money or resources) to a different purpose: more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions. 2 draw (the attention) of someone (away) from something: public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism. • entertain or amuse: although the audience members were diverted by this new symphony, critics disliked it. divert late Middle English: via French from Latin divertere, from di-'aside' vertere 'to turn'. 1 an instance of turning something aside from its course: a diversion of resources from defense to civil research. 2 an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert > divide > degrade > dependence > devour and destroy > dominate Plurality adjective 1 Grammar denoting more than one, or (in languages with dual number) more than two: [postpositive] : the first person plural. • more than one in number: the meanings of the text are plural. 2 containing several diverse elements: a plural society. noun Grammar a plural word or form. • [in singular] the plural number: the verb is in the plural. late Middle English: from Old French pluralite, from late Latin pluralitas, from Latin pluralis 'relating to more than one' (see plural) late Middle English: from Old French plurel or Latin pluralis, from plus, plur- 'more'. Universality From Middle English universe, from Old French univers, from Latin universum (“all things, as a whole, the universe”), neuter of universus (“all together, whole, entire, collective, general, literally turned or combined into one”), from uni-, combining form of unus (“one”) versus (“turned”), perfect passive participle of vertō (“to turn”). Unity in plurality E Pluribus Unum: out of many one. Out of many peoples one people… as in a plurality of parts making up the whole in unity. Now which path would you prefer? The one which diverts into divisions and a focus on differences or the one which converges into unity and focused on a shared commonality in worldviews, respect and purpose in unity? As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves The image below is not a statement on climate change as some will be tempted in their confirmation biases to assume. It is a visual statement on society itself and the people thereof in the nation.

Below-the-threshold warfare often relies on diversionary tactics. These can include disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks meant to distract, or even economic pressure. The goal is to misdirect an opponent's attention and resources away from core vulnerabilities. How does diversion shape modern conflict? In below-the-threshold warfare, actors may deliberately create crises or amplify existing tensions to mask their true goals. This forces opponents to react, diverting resources and potentially creating opportunities for exploitation. Cognitive and information warfare use diversion to: * Overwhelm: Flood people with too much information, making it hard to focus on what's important. * Distract: Introduce shocking or controversial content to derail thought processes. * Exhaust: Force people to spend time and energy debunking falsehoods, wearing them down. * Divide: Spread polarizing content to stir up conflict and undermine trust. Here's how diversion fits into the triggered response modality: Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert (attention from key issues) > divide (society) > degrade (critical thinking) > dependence (on misleading sources) > devour and destroy (truth) > dominate How this process creates division in society: * Distortion and Deception: Initial misrepresentation of facts triggers confusion and distrust. * Diversion: Attention is shifted to manufactured controversies, fueling emotional responses rather than rational debate. * Division: People are driven into opposing camps based on these manipulated narratives. * Degradation: The ability to discern fact from fiction erodes, hindering constructive dialogue. * Domination: This fractured landscape is easily exploited to push specific agendas and solidify power. As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves #disinformation #infowar #socialmanipulation #propaganda #divideandconquer #triggeredresponse #cognitivewarfare #manufacturedcontroversy #trusterosion #metawar #natsec #unrestrictedwarfare #maligninfluence

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments").

I was quite active in the international plain-language community for many years, up to 2015. I met wonderful people from many countries, travelled to cool conferences, learned a lot… This latest blogpost is about expected and unexpected outcomes of my involvement in the community. It touches not only on clear communication, but also on building my English-writing skills and on knowledge-sharing… with a bit of content design and legal design thrown in! My PLAIN years (2002-2015) https://lnkd.in/ecgFnNXc #ClearCommunication #ClearWriting #PlainLanguage #KnowledgeSharing

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Chinese has really long sentences. Even native speakers can get lost in them because they never end. The English equivalent of one sentence in Chinese could be 4-5 sentences - an entire paragraph! Do you find yourself getting lost and/or stuck in long, confusing Chinese sentences? Here’s the solution: Break them down into smaller parts. Highlight these five bits of any sentence. And you'll get what it means (and get to the end).👇 1/ Punctuation Start with where the sentence ends (。). This will help you you know where you're going. Next highlight commas (，) the clauses they mark are often standalone “units of meaning” which would be sentences in English. Think of the overall sentence in terms of these units of meaning. 2/ Topic Next, highlight the "topic". Chinese is a "topic prominent language", which means, unlike in English, the "topic" is usually the first part of the sentence, and not the subject. It's what it is "about". It's easy to spot because it tends to be the first bit of a sentence and often marked with characters like 作为, 为, 就 etc. Now you’ve identified the topic, you know what your long sentence is about. 3/ Information focus The "information focus" is at the end of a sentence or paragraph in Chinese. So, skip back to the end and to understand what the "focus" or the "point" is all about. Take time to learn any words you don't know in this bit of the sentence because these are the most important bits of information! Now you know where you’re going, what your talking about, and what the point is. 4/ Nouns Next, highlight any nouns you can recognise easily. The names of brands, people, places, companies etc. This gives good sign posts in the text. Long sentences can be challenging because there are often a number of actors, or compound nouns, so it's easy to get lost. Highlighting the nouns helps avoid this, and you can quickly google unfamiliar names such as companies etc. 5/ Conjunctions Finally, the overall structure of the sentence is based around conjunctions or connecting words. These are often compounded in a long sentence making it very confusing! Pick out any conjunctions you recognise (因为, 因此, 而, 不仅 etc etc) so you can get an overall picture of how the nouns in the sentence relate to each other. Now.... You should basically have verbs left which are not highlighted. Verbs in Chinese tend to be easier to understand and remember. So you've broken down your sentence into something much more manageable. Start with the prompts in this order and you should be able to see patterns forming. Next time you find yourself tackling a long sentence in China, stop, follow this check list, give it a go and let me know what you think!

Ever been asked "Where are you from?" and felt frustrated? 😒 I know that feeling all too well. When I first moved abroad, these words always came after just a few sentences in the new language. It was a clear sign I didn't belong, despite calling this new place home. And here's the thing - Many of my clients, who've made their lives in English-speaking countries, face this exact thing: That immediate "Where are you from?" (Seriously!? I've barely said 10 words!) It's more than just a question. It's a reminder that your accent sets you apart. But here's the thing: Your accent feels like part of who you are, yet it might be closing doors for you. 🚪 Why? Because first impressions count. And how you sound makes up a big chunk of that impression. If you're hard to understand or don't sound comfortable, opportunities might be slipping through your fingers. The good news? Speaking naturally, blending in with the local cadence and rhythm, these are skills you can master. 💪 If you understand this post but think your pronunciation could use a polish, let's chat. I'm here to help you sound like you've been here all along. 🌟 Drop me a message. Let's make your spoken English as powerful as your dreams.