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What the Corporate World Taught Me About Learning (and Why It Changed the Way I Teach)

What the Corporate World Taught Me About Learning (and Why It Changed the Way I Teach)

What the Corporate World Taught Me About Learning (and Why It Changed the Way I Teach)Daniele Ponzo
Published on: 21/04/2026

When I think back to my early years working in inside a large multinational company, I can still remember the buzz of energy every time a new Learning & Development program launched. The promise was always the same: upskill faster, lead better, perform smarter.

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English and Latin: Friends or Foe? Why So Much Business English Comes from Latin

English and Latin: Friends or Foe? Why So Much Business English Comes from Latin

English and Latin: Friends or Foe? Why So Much Business English Comes from LatinDaniele Ponzo
Published on: 19/03/2026

Discover why more than half of English vocabulary comes from Latin and how this knowledge can help professionals understand business English more easily.

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From Language Barriers to Global Success: What 5 Remarkable Leaders Teach Us About English and Opportunity

From Language Barriers to Global Success: What 5 Remarkable Leaders Teach Us About English and Opportunity

From Language Barriers to Global Success: What 5 Remarkable Leaders Teach Us About English and OpportunityDaniele Ponzo
Published on: 13/03/2026

Discover how global leaders like Madeleine Albright and Arianna Huffington overcame language barriers — and what professionals can learn about communication and resilience.

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Why English Idioms Matter in Tech Careers (And How One Phrase Helped Me Get Promoted)

Why English Idioms Matter in Tech Careers (And How One Phrase Helped Me Get Promoted)

Why English Idioms Matter in Tech Careers (And How One Phrase Helped Me Get Promoted)Daniele Ponzo
Published on: 12/02/2026

Discover why English idioms matter in interviews and workplace communication, and how understanding one phrase changed a career. Practical tips for non-native professionals.

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Lost in Translation: How Small Language Mistakes Create Big Problems in IT Communication

Lost in Translation: How Small Language Mistakes Create Big Problems in IT Communication

Lost in Translation: How Small Language Mistakes Create Big Problems in IT CommunicationDaniele Ponzo
Published on: 10/02/2026

Discover how small language misunderstandings can create major problems in IT and business — and how non-native professionals can communicate more clearly and confidently.

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Humans, Machines and AI: What Films Teach Us About Technology & Communication

Humans, Machines and AI: What Films Teach Us About Technology & Communication

Humans, Machines and AI: What Films Teach Us About Technology & CommunicationDaniele Ponzo
Published on: 22/01/2026

From Metropolis to Her, films reveal how humans relate to machines. Discover what cinema teaches us about AI, fear, identity, and why human communication still matters.

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Easy English for IT: Unlock Your Global Career with Confidence

Easy English for IT: Unlock Your Global Career with ConfidenceDaniele Ponzo Published on: 29/09/2025

Discover Easy English for IT, the first book designed for non-native tech professionals. Learn strategies, real-world examples, and the HACK method to speak confidently and grow your career.

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