How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
If you don't know the answer to a question, how do you respond? In professional settings, it's often better to...
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"You're Fired!" Expressions for Joining and Leaving Companies
In November of 2023, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI was fired by a powerful group of his colleagues. OpenAI...
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Expressions for Rescheduling Meetings
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3 English Phrases You Should Not Use With Your Boss
When you talk to your boss, you probably try your best to be polite. The problem is that some of...
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3 Easy Steps for Calling in Sick in English
A survey from 2021 revealed that a majority of Americans feel stressed about calling in sick to work. So if...
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Top 3 Questions to Ask a Business English Training Service
If you're in charge of choosing an English training solution for your company, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. There are...
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5 Racing Terms Used in Business English
The business world is fast-paced. So naturally, a lot of business English phrases either come from or are inspired by...
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3 Tips for Negotiating Your Salary in English
You've done your research and know how much you should be paid. Now how do you make sure you get...
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7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
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10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
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Learn How to Write Formal Thank You Emails in English
Thanking a friend is different from thanking someone in a business context, especially in writing. So here are several ways...
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5 Business Expressions in English Instead of "Contact"
Contacting people — whether by email, messaging apps, or phones — is one of the most common things done in...
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3 Easy Steps for Calling in Sick in English
A survey from 2021 revealed that a majority of Americans feel stressed about calling in sick to work. So if...
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8 Expressions for Making Urgent Requests Politely
Sometimes you really need something quickly. The problem with formal speech is that it can be difficult to express that...
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5 Popular Greetings for English Business Emails
How do native English speakers greet each other in business emails? Do people still use "Dear Sir or Madam"? What's...
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Expressions for Rescheduling Meetings
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How to Answer 3 Common Interview Questions in English
Are you preparing for English job interviews? If so, you've probably wondered how to answer questions like "What are your...
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Are You Using The Wrong Contractions in Formal Communications?
Did you know there are two kinds of contractions in English? We have formal contractions, which are fine for both...
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