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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:

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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?

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