Why I Started a Podcast for Engineers (And Why You Couldn’t Find One Before)
Back in 2021, one of my engineers spotted a fancy microphone in the background during an online lesson. “Do you sing…
How to Write Business Emails Faster (As an Engineer)
Staring at a blank email, watching the cursor blink, while a two-minute task turns into twenty? You’re not bad at…
Let’s Talk Trash
I need to tell you a funny story. A couple of weeks ago, I met with a new client for the first time. Let’s call…
Why Engineers Sound Less Confident in English Than They Are
Most engineers don’t struggle with technical English for engineers because of bad grammar — they struggle because no…
The Semicolon: Not a Comma, Not a Full Stop.
As a proud member of Generation X, I really don’t mind a text message written entirely in lower case, not even a…
Why Engineers Need More Than One Technical English
When “Technical English” Is Not Enough You have probably heard the term “technical English” used as if it is one fixed…
Why Engineers Are Naturally Good at Learning Technical English
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Most engineers assume language learning is the opposite of engineering. Logical….
How to Work in an International Engineering Team: Practical Tips That Work
If you’re a non-native English speaker on an international engineering project, you’ve probably had this moment:…
How to Get a Job in an English-Speaking Country
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Getting a job in an international company can feel impossible as an engineer. You…
Is There Such a Thing as Proper English? (What Engineers Actually Need to Know)
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England and accidentally broke the English…
The Hidden Risks in Global Engineering Teams
Most international engineering teams work in English. Some team members are fluent. Others are proficient. A few might…
International Team Communication: What Non-Native English Speakers (and Their Colleagues) Need to Know
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t show up in any project report. It hits engineers at the end of a…
The Role Of Ethics In Engineering: What It Means And How To Apply It At Work
Last updated 22 May 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes You have more impact on health and safety than you think…
What ‘Global Mindset’ Actually Means (And Why Every Engineer Needs One)
“Global mindset” shows up in job postings, training programmes, and LinkedIn posts so often that it’s almost stopped…
You Don’t Have to Master Everything Yourself
Ever felt like you should know every rule of English grammar, every verb tense, every exception, on top of actually…
Systems at Work: Recognizing Patterns in Business English
Everything can sound new and confusing when you’re learning a new language, especially when it comes to a language…
Finding Your Voice: Speaking Up as a Woman in Engineering
Speaking with people from other cultures can be difficult, but working in engineering as a woman can be even more…
Do You Want to Be Right, or Do You Want a Relationship?
That is not a trick question. And for engineers on international projects, it might be the most important one you ask…
Why International Teams Misread Each Other’s Response Times
A Japanese engineer emails a question to his German counterpart. The German technician knows the answer and replies…
Rubber, Pants, and “My Fault”: The British and American English Mix-Ups That Actually Matter
A senior lawyer, the head of an entire legal department, turned bright red on a train. He was escorting a 19-year-old…