Shelley Purchon
How to spot an untrained interpreter
We'll explain how you can tell from their behaviour whether an interpreter has been adequately trained.
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Shelley Purchon
Jan 313 min read
How to understand unfamiliar accents
Do you speak to people from around the world? Do you struggle to understand them? Here are 12 tips from our accent training workshop.
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Shelley Purchon
May 30, 20234 min read
How to make a speech to a foreign audience
What if your audience speak English as a Foreign Language? These tips will help you give a presentation that is easy to understand.
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Shelley Purchon
Nov 28, 20223 min read
How to explain 'safeguarding' to speakers of other languages
Safeguarding is a tricky concept. How can you explain it to people who speak English as a foreign language? Our short video will inspire you
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Shelley Purchon
Oct 28, 20223 min read
How to be an ally to learners of English
Here are 8 things it's harder for people to do if English is not their first language. How can you be a good conversation partner?
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Shelley Purchon
Oct 12, 20223 min read
How to hold a job interview in a candidate's second language
It's harder for candidates to shine in their second language, even if they speak it well enough to do the job. How can you help?
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Shelley Purchon
Sep 29, 20224 min read
How to support speakers of Ukrainian and Russian equally
Is the Russian language becoming stigmatised? Can everyone from Ukraine speak Ukrainian? A guide for service providers helping refugees.
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Shelley Purchon
Sep 15, 20222 min read
How to explain multiple abstract points.
Do you ever have the sinking feeling that your words are going straight over your client's head? These ten tips will help.
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Shelley Purchon
Jun 26, 20224 min read
Diverse recruitment and staff inclusion
If you employ staff whose first language isn't English they may need lessons. English coach Sarah Spicer explains how this helps inclusivity
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Shelley Purchon
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Training for refugee hosts
Are you hosting a refugee or asylum seeker in your home? We can help you communicate with them, no matter what their English level is....
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Shelley Purchon
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Catch our podcast episode
Do you enjoy learning while listening to podcasts? You might enjoy this episode of The Speaking Club with Sarah Archer, in which Sarah...
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Shelley Purchon
Feb 21, 20224 min read
7 signs your company is less inclusive than you think
Is your company failing to integrate employees who are learning English as a Foreign Language? Read our 7 signs and decide for yourself
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Shelley Purchon
Feb 1, 20222 min read
How to write simply
How good are you at making things simple for your reader? Do you know how to simplify without dumbing down? If you have a mixed...
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Shelley Purchon
Jan 18, 20226 min read
Who suffers if doctors use family and friends to interpret?
These good practice guidelines on the use of ad hoc interpreters have been developed in partnership with the Health and Race Equality Forum.
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Shelley Purchon
Jan 14, 20223 min read
How to explain unfamiliar concepts to people who are learning English
It is hard to speak to learners of English, especially if the concept you're describing does not exist in their culture. These tips may help
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Shelley Purchon
May 20, 20214 min read
The surprising truth about interpreter qualifications
A skilled interpreter is worth their weight in gold, but do you know how to spot one? Do you know which minimum qualifications to...
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Shelley Purchon
Jan 16, 20212 min read
How to communicate with patients who have English as an Additional Language
Interpreters play a crucial role in caring for patients who face a language barrier, but inevitably staff need to communicate without...
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Shelley Purchon
Sep 15, 20203 min read
Your three pronged approach
There are three ways to transcend a language barrier and two of them do not incur operating costs. Is your organisation doing all it can...
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Shelley Purchon
Jun 18, 20205 min read
Be understood despite your face mask.
Do you speak to English Additional Language clients in a face mask? Follow these 8 steps for clearer speech.
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Shelley Purchon
Mar 31, 20203 min read
Working effectively with interpreters.
Interpreters are an expensive resource. This course shows staff how to recognise competence in interpreters, and work in harmony with them
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