What do you make of "plain speaking"?

[Guest]

Dear Alan,

Thanks for an excellent lesson.
I am using English language for last 5 years but still consider myself as novoice.

I have one peeve question for you in regards to GMAT prep. Do I need to buy both "GMAT Test Package" and "Englist Test package" or I can take benefit for GMAT prep from ETP only.

[Guest]

Hello Alan,

I thank you for the sites and the materials.I am both a teacher of English and a student.I am a native speaker of the language as well as a graduate of the language.I find your articles interesting and stimulating.Thanks.

Sincerely,

Akile.

[Guest]

hi, i am an english teacher. i teach students between 18 to 21. and i also an english learner. we cannot stop to learn english coz english is still growing, can we? what do you make of "plain speaking"? i think we will use a kind of speaking when its proper to the condition. i'll use plain speaking if we asked to tell the truth, i'll say in figurative speaking if i have to say in figurative speaking. that's the beauty of language..

[Guest]

Hi Alan, thanks for the article! I do not teach English anymore cos right now I'm working for an auto-workshop here in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Back in my teachings years, I used to let my students have fun with English as much as they wanted to. I let them find whatever 'English' they could get hold of, from newspapers cutout, clippings, internet, all sources of English! I let them try out their own versions! Crazy, fun, a bit offtrack but finding interesting stuff about the language proved to be driving more enthusiasm. Yes, they were not doing exceptionally super with their exams, but at least they showed more appreciation and learned the fun way that learning English is not as dull as dishwater!
PS: plain English would simply add 'flavor' to the language; it's just another version of figurative language.

[sandrital2006]

I think that in my language I use figuratively speaking a lot. But in English, I´m a kind of plain, a "Jane Blunt". The main reason is very simple: it is a difficult aspect to cover when a foreign language is used. But I´m as daft as a brush to learn it and use it!

[Guest]

Hello. I'm a Doctor in Surgery. I came 8 mounts ago from Cuba. I need to improve my skills in English.I prefer dialogue of daily life and health field. I need gramar to writing good, lisening and comprenshion any person but at the same time I can answer.
I apologize if no writing well.
Sincerely
Eralio

[Regina D. Pakianthan]

Dear Alan,
Thank you very much for the interesting articles. I'm a house wife who loves learning English. I teach the pre-school children to year 3 from home(home tuition). Your articles helps me to teach good English. Referring to my prefered communication,I sometimes prefer plain speaking and also metaphorical. It's more fun and interesting learning English when you mix the both. I'm no Jack Blunt either. Once again than you for your good deeds.

[Bonkir]

Dear Alan Townend,
I'm rather a fan of English, than a teacher, though I'm one). I like reading your emails very much they are very instructive and informative. I prefer to explain myself in rather plain words to make it possible to be understood by my students. Here in Russia calling a spade a spade is the same as to call things by their names. Tnank you for emails one more time. Best wishes, Bonkir.

[Guest]

Hi Alan,
This is Junaid Khan here, I feel very pleased to tell you that, fortunately, I have connected with you and this is so valuable and important for me to get learning english in a good way. Although I am not as good as you think about me in writing english but i do try my best to improve it time to time. I am working man and doing Job in a Private commpany in the Finanace and accounts dept. I really need to learn how to write perfect official letters, Reports, business letters and many more, so please let me guide how to get perfection in the above mentioned letters skill. I believe I can do in the superior suppervision of You very easily.

[Guest]

Hi, Dear Alan Townend

I am Kumar from India. I am working in multinational company. I am learner of English. Its great to reading of your task. I want to eager to know more vocabulary in English. could u pls help me send these articles (short stories, essays and thrillers) to my emails?

[Guest]

hi! this is pooja. i am really very glad to got this website in which i can enhance my vocabulary and also i am very thankful for that promptly reply from ur side. actually m working in an UN Organization. and according to that my vocabulary is very weak. so pls kp in touch with me and help me to improve my work skills.

[Guest]

Dear/ respected, Alan Townend,
Many thanks for best articles i am a businessmen i want to learn english & tenses ( how i can make tense ) so pl guide me i am ready for any type of expenses & fees but guide me how i can learn spoken english with correct grammer. pl help me & give me your mobile no.
i shall be very grate full to you
yours sincerely
mahendar kumar bagria from rajasthan, INDIA, 09876962820

[Guest]

Dear Alan Townend,

Thank you for you interesting articles. I am an English teacher, but I want to know more about the English language. If it is possible for you, can you send me tests and any interesting articles?
I teach Indian students basic English.I need some good conversation lessons,to use as a basic guide
Thanks a lot
Kevin draper

[Guest]

Dear Allan,
I am a Law graduate. I like to study a lot. Frankly speaking when I completed my graduation i couldn't continue further due to lack of background. Now i have all those and i like to study much, even to research. I like to study good english as i myself is not satisfied in my english. so i hope you may be happy to guide me.

Language being one for communication it should be simple. An ordinary man should be able to understand on hearing and not after reaching home and thinking of it again.
Thank You.

[Guest]

Dear Alan Townend,
Hi Alan, This is Kevin draper,Ineed some help in getting spoken English Lessons for my students.
thanks a lot
Regards Kevin.