A-1 English School Blog
New posts every Saturday
Real English. Real Confidence.
Every Saturday, I share practical English tips, natural American expressions, and clear explanations to help you improve step by step — whether you're working on conversation, business English, exam preparation, or everyday communication.
My goal is simple: to help you feel more confident using English in everyday situations. If you're serious about improving and speaking more naturally, this blog is for you.
If there’s a question, situation, or English challenge you’d like help with, send me a message and share your idea. Your suggestions help shape future lessons and blog posts.
I look forward to helping you improve.
— Teacher John
The Secret to Sounding Polite in English
Discover how small changes in your words can make your English sound friendlier, more natural, and perfectly polite.
Have you ever worried that your English sounds too direct or even a little rude? You’re not alone. Politeness in English often depends on how we soften our language — using modal phrases like could, would, and might to make requests sound gentle and respectful. In this post, you’ll learn simple ways to make your English sound more polite and natural in any situation, from the office to everyday life.