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Here in Quebec City, being able to communicate in English is key to doing business. It gives a competitive edge when expanding markets. Yet, in this period of a labour shortage, it may be necessary to hire employees who do

Take a night out and watch a movie in English! Here are three at the CLAP this month.   Greta (Trailer) Frances finds a handbag on the New York subway and promptly returns it to Greta, an eccentric French piano

Movies at the CLAP in February 2019 Enjoy a night at the movies while also improving your English! Here are the movies in English at the CLAP this month. Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin

Small talk can be one of the most intimidating things about business networking. Fear of getting into an awkward conversation keeps many people away from events that could propulse their business forward. By keeping only two objectives in mind, you

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States, let us take a moment to apply the lessons of his life to our own.     From: Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and

Movies in English at the CLAP, January 2019   One fun and easy way to keep your New Year’s resolution to improve your English is to watch some movies in English. If you’re in Quebec City, these 3 movies will

It’s that time of year again. The time to think about the person you want to become in the coming year.   Yet, resolutions seem to be made to be broken! So, why bother? Because it gives you a chance

New Beginnings A new year means new beginnings. Reflecting on life comes naturally at this time of the year. Questions pop up such as: Am I happy at my job? Should I find a new job this year? How can

“We are sending an armada,” Trump said on April 11.   How to interpret this seemingly straightforward statement? The press, American allies, and possibly North Korea understood it as an action IN PROGRESS which is what the PRESENT PROGRESSIVE verb