
Topic Focus: Business English Basics
We have a whole category of our blog dedicated to business English. These articles include things like negotiating higher salaries...
How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
What's the Difference Between Business English and Regular English?
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
Like many other basic English verbs, "think" has several useful synonyms. Each word has its own nuance and situations in...
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,...
7 Business English Expressions that Come From Sports [Updated]
Did you know that many business English expressions come from sports? They're useful for explaining ideas quickly, but they also...
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...
Signing Off: How to End a Letter in English
If you’d like to write a letter in English, there are plenty of information sources online that can help you....
From HTTP to SEO: What Do Computer Abbreviations Mean?
With our lives becoming more and more dependent on technology, it's common to see abbreviations related to computers every day....
What's the Difference Between Business English and Regular English?
It's common for English students to separate the language into two major categories: business English and regular English. Put another...
7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means refusing to accept an outcome different from what you want. In some...
Tips for Giving Great Presentations in English
Speaking in front of a group can be stressful, no matter what language you are using. But if you're presenting...
"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...
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...
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,...
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...
How to Write Formal Thank-You Emails in English [Updated]
Thanking a friend is different than thanking someone in a business situation, especially in writing. So here are several ways...
5 Business English Expressions to Use Instead of "Contact"
Contacting people — whether by email, messaging apps, or phones — is one of the most common things done in...
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...
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...
English Expressions for Rescheduling Meetings [Updated]
Wouldn't it be nice to always be on time for our appointments? Unfortunately, unexpected things happen sometimes and we aren't...
How to Answer 3 Common Interview Questions in English [Updated]
Are you preparing for English job interviews? If so, you've probably wondered how to answer questions like "What are your...
Useful English Terms and Expressions for Bartenders [Updated]
People often think of bartending as glamorous and exciting. After all, you get to interact with many kinds of interesting...