English is a language that changes very quickly. We often find neologisms (new words) and informal expressions (slang), which makes understanding difficult. What to do about neologisms What to do about slang Can teachers help? Unfortunately, teachers often can’t help with neologisms and slang, because they may not know the specific words you need. The…
When writing longer pieces, use headings to guide your readers effectively. Why Are Headings Important? 🔘 Improved Readability: Headings help readers navigate your content with ease, enhancing their understanding.🔘 Better Organization: They divide your text into manageable sections, simplifying complex information.🔘 Increased Engagement: Clear and compelling headings encourage readers to dive deeper into your content.…
We often say a picture is worth a thousand words. Gestures are like small pictures you draw with your body. They will help you if you are speaking a foreign language—even when people don’t understand all your words. Gestures make your message clearer: When you use your body to highlight what you mean, it’s easier…
Simple Business English Is Easier to Understand Brevity is always a plus in English so make your sentences as simple as possible. “Mary (our ex-manager and an expert in marketing) would have never rejected that offer”. It’s clearer if we say “Our ex-manager Mary would have never rejected that offer because she’s an expert in…
Business writing should be informative and concise. Avoid words that add no meaning. By Andrew D. Miles Say Don’t say Reason The show will last one week The show will last for a period of one week A week is always a period. Facebook have lost subscribers. Facebook, the social media company, have lost subscribers.…
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You never know when the phone will ring; memorise these common questions. Shall I take a message? Could you spell that? Who’s speaking? Can you repeat your name? Could you call back later? Can you send her an email instead? Wrong number! Read Andrew’s book on how to improve your business English here: www.andymiles.com
Explore future tenses in a practical way so (instead of memorising rules) you can express yourself clearly and confidently by focussing on what you want to say. So, what is there to the future? Read these sentences and look below to see what they really mean. They all refer to the time ahead, but what…