Part 1: Writing a Text about your Life Keeping a Journal This journal is essentially a report of your day, work, and everyday tasks. Having a normal conversation is usually incredibly fast, requiring you to do many things simultaneously. You are listening, processing information, thinking about how to react and respond to what you have …
Category Archives: Business English
Writing to help achieve Fluency – Part 1
Part 2: Keeping a Journal Writing can be a great way to improve your fluency and confidence in English. Writing is, unfortunately, a skill that a person tends to neglect. When you practice speaking (by yourself or with a tutor), you recycle the same phrases, grammar, and words in various combinations. Your goal as an …
How to THINK in English
For tips on preparing for the IELTS, please see this post. Translating from your mother tongue to English is a frustrating feeling when it comes to learning English. Here are some tips and strategies to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking in English. Name Objects around you in English in your …
Signpost Language
Some common expressions you can use for your presentations and meetings: Introducing the TopicMy topic today is. . .My talk is about. . .The subject of my meeting/talk/presentation is … Beginning a new SectionNow, moving on to. . .I’d like to discuss. . .Why don’t we look at. . .The next topic/issue I’d like to …
Phrasal Verbs in Business English
Phrasal verbs are often used by native speakers in a variety of different settings, so it is crucial the you are aware of and understand them. Learning these and actively using them will make you sound more natural. Phrasal verbs help to create what is known as a neutral register. A neutral register is most …
Listening in Business English
Business people tend to focus on their productive skills (writing and speaking), but, in an intercultural context, greater attention should be placed on receptive skills (listening and reading). With regards to listening in Business English, one needs to be aware of the types of listening styles people from different cultures prefer. Some general listening guidelines …