It’s December 31 . . . do you know what that means? For many, it’s time to celebrate the beginning of a new year. That’s right: It’s New Year’s Eve! A big part of ringing in a new year is making some resolutions: goals you’d like to accomplish in the coming year. While people may…
What steps are you taking toward improving your business English skills? If you’ve got a professional English coach to guide you, you’re off to a great start. But you need to continue practicing even when you’re not participating in a coaching session or class. There are many ways to boost your business English skills, from…
If you’ve been practicing English for a while now, you might know some useful English vocabulary—from business terms to idioms to phrasal verbs. But what do you know about interjections? First of all, you probably use interjections without even knowing it. They’re very common in any language, not just English. Okay, but what are they? …
You already know that not all emails are created equally. The writing style you’d use in an email to an old friend, for example, would be different from how you’d write to a university professor or an online shop’s customer support team. Knowing what format and writing style to use—and how to use it well—can…
An English-speaking work environment can be scary if you’re not confident in your English skills. Even if you’re an expert in your industry, being unable to communicate well with co-workers, clients, and management can be a frustrating problem. Below, we offer some tips to help you improve your business English communication skills—from vocabulary to pronunciation—so…
In previous posts, we’ve talked about ways to keep yourself motivated while learning English—by setting personal goals, for example. But what if you need to motivate someone else? If you’re an employer whose team members need to improve their English skills, you need to know how to make sure everyone stays on track. In this…
There are a lot of different reasons for wanting to learn a language. Maybe you’re just looking for a new activity or maybe you need to boost your language skills for a job. Or you might want to be able to read books and watch movies in their original untranslated versions. Whatever your reason, learning…
Getting up and talking in front of others can be nerve-racking. It can feel like you’re putting on a performance just for a group of people to judge you. Luckily, there are some things you can do to improve your presentation skills. Below, we’ll walk you through some tips that will help you be more…
What’s a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that you use to replace a noun or a noun phrase. That’s simple enough, isn’t it? Sure, sometimes! Other times, though, using pronouns can be more complex. There are several different English pronouns used in various situations. Below, we explain the English pronouns and how to use…
The way you communicate can make or break a business relationship. On top of keeping communication positive and productive, it’s good to ask things in a polite and respectful way. You can do that by using indirect questions. Stick around as we explain what indirect questions are and how to use them! What is a…