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English Tip of the Day: 182 First impressions

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

First impressions

Usage Tip

When you walk in the room the very first impression you make on the interviewer can have a great influence on the rest of the interview. It is important that you introduce yourself, shake hands, and are friendly.

Example Sentences

Hello, thank you for asking me to come in today.
Hello, my name is Ken Beare. This is a beautiful office building.

Quiz of the Day - Advice for a Shy Guy:

This reading dialogue focuses on one boy giving advice to another shy boy about meeting a girl.

Advice for a Shy Guy

English Worksheet of the Day - Identifying Reading Types:

Lesson aimed at helping students identify the different types of reading skills required for different reading situations. These skills are naturally used when reading in the native language, but are often forgotten when applied to English reading.

Identifying Reading Types

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