Language Lab: Clear Communication in the Workplace As an advanced English learner working on a global stage, you may be tempted to speak and write in long, complex sentences to sound more professional (and intelligent 😊). However, in real-life business settings, partners will not appreciate fluff or redundancies. While in some languages, proficient professionals do… Continue reading Language Lab: Clear Communication in the Workplace
Category: Master English Communication
Master English communication to further your career and excel in business interactions.
Business English Skills
Business English Skills With the business community and employers increasingly focusing on staff skillsets, getting on top of business English skills has never been more pressing. Professionals advancing their careers internationally must become proficient in English communication, oral and written. Credibility soars and work processes become easy if you have a strong command of the… Continue reading Business English Skills
February Language Lab – Debating Respectfully
February Language Lab – Debating Respectfully As you improve your English communication, it’s crucial to learn how to state your opinion clearly, agree with people, disagree politely, and find the words to compromise. This post is all about debating respectfully. I am sure you would agree that keeping your cool will go a long way… Continue reading February Language Lab – Debating Respectfully
How to Enrich Your English Vocabulary
How to Enrich Your English Vocabulary You likely have been trying to figure out how to enrich your English vocabulary, no matter what level you are. While many people now use phone apps to get on top of new vocabulary, some have gone back to using flashcards and notebooks. In this month’s language lab, Kevin… Continue reading How to Enrich Your English Vocabulary
Career Goal Setting Worksheet and Why You Need One
Career Goal Setting Worksheet and Why You Need One A smart person once said ‘A goal without an action plan is a daydream,’ and you’d have to broadly agree. With a new year stretching out in front of you, you may be evaluating your career ambitions, intent on climbing the ladder in 2025. Tools like… Continue reading Career Goal Setting Worksheet and Why You Need One
Using Diplomatic Language
Using Diplomatic Language Educational Support Officer, Kevin Kennedy Negotiating and dealing with problems professionally is difficult for non-native English speakers. Many believe that there is just a list of diplomatic-sounding words that one could study. But this is not enough. In British culture, politeness is indispensable. Thus, being diplomatic in English means using indirect rather… Continue reading Using Diplomatic Language
Business Management Review 101
Business Management Review 101 As the year draws to a close, professionals take the opportunity to look back over their business successes and otherwise. A business management review, quarterly or year-end, helps keep performance on track while delivering insights into all aspects of business management. With the emerging information, stakeholders can lay the foundation for… Continue reading Business Management Review 101
What Is Problem Solving in Business?
What is Problem Solving in Business? A business underperforming and failing to maximise its profitability requires analysis. Stakeholders must identify obstacles and design strategies to overcome them. If staff members cannot harness their full potential, leaders must also of take stock, dig deep, and work toward resolving underlying issues. Life problem-solving skills likely represent a… Continue reading What Is Problem Solving in Business?
How to Speak English Confidently
How to Speak English Confidently You may possess the most expansive grammar knowledge and mastery over vast vocabulary, and yet when it comes to the crunch, you lack the confidence to speak fluently. As a result, you get flustered and end up making silly grammar mistakes and forgetting words you’ve known for years. Confidence is… Continue reading How to Speak English Confidently
English Small Talk for Professionals
English Small Talk for Professionals Globalisation has put professional English communication at the heart of skill development regardless of the industry. As you build your career and profile in international business, you soon realise that you must refine your English business communication skills far beyond vacation chatter. Industry-specific vocabulary, phrases for meetings, and concise email… Continue reading English Small Talk for Professionals