Soft Skills for Engineers: It Is a Translation, Not a Transformation
I once had a teacher who only gave out the highest mark or the lowest. Nothing in between. No middle ground. No room…
Why Engineers Need Emotional Intelligence (And Already Have More Than They Think)
There is a joke that engineers are not people persons. That they prefer systems over conversations, data over…
Stuck in Translation Mode? Improve Your English Fluency
You’re a skilled engineer. Your ideas are sharp. But somewhere between your brain and your mouth, your English gets……
Technical English for International Teams: What Engineers Actually Need
You know your engineering work inside out. You can solve complex problems, manage tight project timelines, and…
What Is Technical English and Why Engineers Need It
If you’re an engineer who works internationally, you’ve probably run into this problem: You understand your work. You…
Business English for Engineers: What It Is (and Why You Need More Than That)
You’ve been learning English your whole life. School, university, maybe even a language course or two along the way….
How to Keep Learning English When You’re a Busy Engineer
5 Tips for Engineers That Have Nothing to Do With Grammar If you’re an engineer trying to improve your Technical…
How to Learn Technical Vocabulary Without Burning Out
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes 5 ways to avoid vocabulary-learning burnout. Or as I like to call it: a learn-out. A…
6 Ways To Communicate In International Settings
Based on a podcast episode with Aimee Arsenault Maybe numbers and drafts are not the most essential part of…
Self-Talk: The Quickest Way to Sound More Natural in English (Without Adding to Your To-Do List)
You’re a busy engineer with international projects, client meetings, and tight deadlines. The last thing you need is…
Does Your Accent Hold You Back at Work? Here’s the Real Answer
Your accent is not the problem. If you’re a non-native English speaker working in international engineering, chances…
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…
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 Actually Work
If you’re a non-native English speaker on an international engineering project, you’ve probably had this moment:…
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 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…
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