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?
Classic Email Sign-Offs Explained
A 2016 poll by Huffington Post found six common email greetings or “sign-offs.” In order of popularity, they are: “Thanks” ...
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How Learning English Will Boost Your Career (Even If You Don't Want to Work Abroad!)
Most of us know the saying, “Time is money.” But did you know that language is money too? Research from...
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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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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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