How to "Soften" Your English
Saying things indirectly is sometimes necessary to protect people's feelings and keep your relationships strong. In situations like these, it's...
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Topic Focus: Business English Basics
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10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
How to Agree and Disagree in English
Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do...
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Topic Focus: How to Sound Polite in English
Part of being a fluent English speaker is knowing when and how to use polite language. This post collects articles...
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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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"Old" or "Vintage"? Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Have you ever thought about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? In most situations, they mean the same thing, so...
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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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10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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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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10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
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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...
- Business & Work
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or the...
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5 Tips on Saying “No” to Invitations in the Nicest Way Possible
A friend has just invited you to a picnic. Or a birthday party. Or a wedding. But unfortunately, you can’t...
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Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I” [Updated]
Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? This can help you sound more...
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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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11 Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Have you ever wanted to thank a friend for help, but “Thanks” didn't feel strong enough? On the other hand,...
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7 English Expressions for Making Demands Politely
Do you know the verb "insist"? It means "to demand something without accepting refusal." Insisting might seem rude, but it...
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