Business English Blog
Powerful Quotes About Leadership
The right words from the right person at the right time can make a world of a difference. I hope the quotes below inspire you and motivate you to keep going and be the best leader you can be.
Use Collocations to Speak English More Naturally
A collocation is a group of two or more words that are usually used together. Using them makes your English sound a lot more natural because collocations are based on real-life, frequent usage of particular words used in a specific order.
For example, while it would be grammatically correct to use "fast glance," native speakers say "quick glance."
Here are some more business collocations for you to use:
15 Ways to Say “No” Professionally and Politely
When someone catches you off-guard with a request at work, it can make you feel nervous and uncomfortable.
The best thing you can do is have a few expressions ready so that when you’re in the moment, you’ll know exactly what to say and how to say it.
Best Closings for American Business Emails
Enjoy this quick guide of popular closings to use at the end of your business emails.
How to Feel Comfortable in Social Business Situations
Hanging out with your colleagues, virtually or in person, is a great way to bond with people from work. Something very popular in the U.S. is going to a happy hour after work at a bar. And now that so many of us work from home, virtual happy hours have also become popular
However, for non-native speakers like you, this kind of casual situation can be intimidating. You might feel comfortable in meetings or presentations because you can prepare for them, but can you handle a spontaneous social outing or relaxed virtual small talk?
How to Read Faster in English
If you get frustrated or bored when you try to read a book in English, these 3 tips are for you: