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...
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How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
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10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
What's the Difference Between Business English and Regular English?
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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...
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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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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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More Languages Can Equal More Money
There are many reasons to learn a new language, from easier travel to the ability to enjoy books and films...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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