What entails to have a successful business travel? Well, there are many factors to consider before booking that flight and head to an unknown place with no familiar faces. Thus, we will offer you this blog which will aid you to identify different risks of business travels, and well, tips on how to ace it like a pro. Here are all the things you need to know about business travel. Let’s begin. Risk of Business travels Cultural differences People acknowledge the existence of cultural diversity and travelers should be the first person to be aware of this. This is to avoid making a faux pas, socia ..read more

How to speak confidently to strangers while traveling? The question seems trivial but we all know this is an essential feat for us to experience a full-fledged travel experience. Knowing a stranger while traveling is not impossible. You can meet one or two or if you are lucky, a group of travelers. The point is it, talking to a stranger while traveling is not far from impossible. Meeting a stranger along the way benefits you more than anything else. These strangers might become a tour guide, a friend, or a lover. Either of these possibilities is a good thing for you and for your well-being. Ho ..read more

Starting an English conversation is one of the things that current students of the language find quite scary. First of all, they are frightened by the idea of saying the wrong thing. Second, they are also afraid of the very thought of not knowing what to say once they get a response. This is why some students choose to just remain silent. After all, how can they make a mistake if they just keep their mouth shut, right? Wrong! While some students choose silence as a better option, it is actually a greater mistake than speaking up. It is also counterproductive to learning the language.   I ..read more

The English language is truly universal. It is the one language that can link anyone, anywhere in the world. English can be used in every aspect of life. For example, there is English for travel, work, and even for socializing! English for Travel Ready to travel towards your dream destination? If you are worried about enjoying an overseas trip because of a language barrier, worry no more. Here are some phrases in English for travel. The following are used… While booking a trip: Do you have the details for the reservation? I make bookings online. What websites can I use to book a hotel room? C ..read more

Food is a wonderful discovery of mankind. It satisfies once tummy, mind, and heart. Food has been with us ever since the beginning of the world. It evolved from one thing to another and influenced our way of life even our language. An example of this is the existence of English food idioms. An idiom is a word or group of words combined to create a figurative meaning. It has been popular in poems, articles, and speeches. It gives color and dimension to our language. To impart this part of the evolution of food, here are 20 English food idioms and its meanings. as cool as a cucumber Cucumber is ..read more

English is such a wonderful language, and we here at MainEnglish obviously realize that. Aside from lessons on speech, writing, and grammar, we are also here to share some lifestyle tips and tricks. So, lately, we have been releasing some topics that has to do a lot with starting a conversation. As you know, you can learn English better if you use it often. And the best way to learn how to speak English is to use it in a conversation. With that being said, in this topic, we will be dealing with how to start (and maintain) a conversation about leading a healthy lifestyle. Below are some questi ..read more

We all aware that vocabularies of food in English language is so important especially when you travel. It gives you an opportunity to order a meal properly and enjoy it at the same time. So, here are different vocabularies of food in English language according to their category. Different types of Food Dairy food It’s a food group which is from cattle and flock like cows, chicken, goats, and many more. Their by-products are milk. It is also rich in calcium and fats. Examples: Butter, cheese, yogurt Grain/ Starch Grains produce starch and starch is a famous source of carbohydrates. These grain ..read more

Believe it or not, many people believe hobbies to be a waste of time. However, there are studies that provide evidence that suggest that hobbies are actually good for you. In fact, a 2015 study found that people who engaged in significant hobbies were happier and healthier than those who didn’t. Hobbies can help people cope with stress and anxiety. Aside from that, they provide fun and also help develop certain skills and in the long run, improves your life. Planning on engaging in a hobby? Here are some things you should consider first before choosing: Choose something you enjoy. This is the ..read more

Nowadays, being able to speak English in business has great importance. Well, we are aware that the English language has been considered as the universal language. In general, the English language fuels our major industries such as education, engineering, arts, culinary, entertainment, medical, and business. These industries have been putting emphasis on the usage of the English language, especially in the business society. In the business world, it gives value to the English language as a medium of communication. The importance of business English lies in the fact that this is the only langua ..read more

There are many ways to start a conversationstart a conversation in English. Others prefer to start with a joke, while others prefer to open with an anecdote. Then, there are those who prefer to start by asking a question. However, when a specific venue comes into play, sometimes starting a conversation may be a little bit complicated. For frequent travelers, starting a conversation is just like taking a walk in the park. Especially for those who prefer to travel alone. But the same thing cannot be said for first-time travelers who are non-native English speakers. In this article, we are going ..read more