Business English

What do you say when you hear an expression in English and you have no idea what it means?

In this video, I will share with you a worksheet to help you adapt your messaging to your audience. Adjectives are powerful in shaping your message and while many of my clients have a diverse vocabulary, I find they are lacking in the use of adjectives. Without adjectives, you will have greater trouble conveying the descriptive elements of your message which can hurt your ability to connect with your audience.

In this video, I will share with you a worksheet you can use as a metric for recruiting new employees. This worksheet will help you identify key characteristics that you are looking for in specific roles.

Resilience, empathy, and the ability to communicate globally emerged as more critical leadership qualities than before the Covid-19 crisis began.

CEMS communicated this in a global survey, an alliance of 33 leading business schools (such as HEC Paris and LSE), 70 multinational companies, and 7 NGOs. Their findings of over 1,700 professionals revealed that over one-third would communicate more frequently with colleagues based in other countries over the coming months. In addition, approximately one-third of respondents stated that the new way of working, done mainly through digital platforms, could negatively impact the quality of these relationships.

Active listening is an essential skill for every business professional. Not only can it help you build strong connections with other business professionals, but you also can use these skills to further your professional and personal growth. In this article, you will learn 10 tips that I recommend to my clients to build their skill of active listening.

Apart from Hollywood, the British film industry is another powerhouse in cinema. While Hollywood might opt for more bombastic displays of action and drama, British films have a quieter personality to them. Watching British films can help you understand the different variations of British accents from London, to Cockney, to Yorkshire.

Hollywood is a powerhouse in the film industry. Earning billions in revenue each year, it is no surprise that American movies are so well known. Fortunately, watching American films can help you improve your comprehension and your understanding of American accents.

Enjoy watching these great, great American movies.

Finding engaging television series to watch is a fantastic way to practice your English listening comprehension while relaxing. I have put together a list of television series you could watch to help you improve your English.

Watch the trailers to check which ones appeal to you.

Enjoy!

One idea is to watch family films together that are both enjoyable for adults AND kids.

I’ve highlighted my favourites which are beautifully acted, scripted and shot. I am still happy to sit down and watch them.

Your family moments are precious.

The English language is full of business abbreviations and acronyms. Long company names and phrases might be abbreviated to save time during communication. Typically, you might see these business abbreviations in emails, memos, spreadsheets, or even text messages with your colleagues.