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Blog, BusinessWhy It’s OK to Ask People to Speak Slowly or Repeat Something in a Business Meeting
When you are learning English for business there will come a time when you are using your new skill in a business meeting. The meeting could be online via Skype, on the phone or in person, it could be a presentation and it can be tough! But do not worry, the challenges are something a
David De Jager ·
Blog, BusinessWork Language – Idioms and Sayings
It is very common for people to use different words and sayings around friends and family to when they are a work or School. This is something that is very natural when speaking your native language but it can be very hard if you are learning English at any level. Bad Taste Using the wrong
David De Jager ·
Blog, Business3 British Sayings You Can Use Anywhere
Just like every other language, there are sayings in English that are used to say things differently. These sayings are often called idioms. They are common across all countries and are often funny, or they are a simple way of describing something complicated. Nearly all sayings come from history, many were created a long time
David De Jager ·
Blog, Business7 Top Business English Vocabulary Terms
Learning English has many different parts and much of the basic learning is all about day-to-day life. However, as students get more advanced they may start wanting to learn more specific terms aspects of the language. For many students learning English for work and business purposes is a big factor so below we have got
David De Jager ·
Blog, BusinessIs Learning English Good for My Career?
The answer to this question is yes, it really is. Learning English is useful for many reasons but if you want to work in different countries to likelihood is that knowing English will mean you can communicate with most people. Getting Ahead Before you even start thinking about working and speaking English as part of
David De Jager ·
Blog, BusinessHow Learning Better English Can Help With Linkedin
LinkedIn is a powerful tool and one that is used right across the business world. It is great for people looking for new jobs, people learning more about their own careers and much more. However, how people communicate on LinkedIn can have a very big impact on if they are successful. Approaching people with badly
David De Jager ·
Blog, BusinessTop Growth Sectors for Jobs in the UK
If you are planning on coming to the UK for work, or you are working in the UK and would like a change of career there are some areas of work that are doing very well at the moment. These sectors are important to look it if you are thinking about what training or university
David De Jager ·