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Andrew James Ambrosius Gibbney
Hi, welcome to yet another episode of the Art of Business English podcast. Today I have another useful lesson for you on how you can talk about degrees of change within your organisation. As you know, the world is constantly changing, nothing stays the same for long. In order to be able to discuss this change you are going to need some of the expressions that I am sharing with you today.
Hey there and welcome back to the Art of Business English. This week I have the second instalment in my mini-series on financial vocabulary. Today we will be looking at some more technical language, this should be great if you are struggling to understand these terms. Let’s jump in and see what we have got.
Do you often make mistakes with your English collocations? Did you know that using collocations incorrectly makes your English sound less native? Today, you will learn how to use 10 collocations correctly with the word “strong”.
Hi there, in this week's episode of The Art of Business English, we are looking at how better understanding our audience can improve our meeting outcomes. Below I have the six things we need to consider to help us better understand our audience.
We all get angry and frustrated in meetings. But did you know that there are some simple expressions and tips that you can implement to increases your influence? Listen in as we teach you how to add emphasis and increase your influence.
Welcome to The Art of Business English! Today, we will explore some tips for running and attending business meetings and we'll have a brief introduction to our newest short course - Confidence in business meetings! Don't miss the enrolment period, the course starts on July 1st 2021.
Are you struggling to use native financial terms in English? Do you want to learn an up-to-date list of business vocabulary used in the financial sector? If yes, then listen on as today I am sharing some useful terms with you.
Welcome again to the Art of Business English podcast. This week I have a very practical lesson for those of you who are still learning some of the fundamentals of the English language. With that being said, know how to correctly say and write dates in English is a critical skill for doing business. I am sure you will agree that dates play a vital role in everyday business and if you mess up dates or write them incorrectly, then this can lead to some very serious consequences, such as delays and late deliveries. With this in mind, today I am going to give you a quick lesson on how you can write and say dates correctly. Even if you have an advanced level of English I am sure there are some little gems in here today. I have divided the episode into several parts, firstly we will look at years, then dates and then centuries. I am also going to give you some useful language on asking for and telling the date. Let’s jump right in.
Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Art of Business English. Today I am here to help you learn some commonly used expressions for giving opinions. Gaining confidence in English is all about using your English and giving opinions is one of the best ways to engage people in conversation. Furthermore, this skill set it essential if you are participating in meetings at work. If you struggle in meetings, are not sure what to say, and get frustrated by not being able to express your opinions clearly, then today’s episode is just for you. As usual, I will introduce the expression and then give you some context around how to use it and then finish up with an example sentence. Let’s dive in.
Join me as I share with you my tips for running hybrid meetings. These are the new norm, but are you running them effectively?
Modern businesses nowadays are pushing for more inclusiveness in the workplace. Sexism and gender bias are completely unacceptable and there is a push to have more women and minorities in more senior roles within the organization. Did you know that there is a simple little linguistic trick that you can use both in your oral and written communication to sound more politically correct?
When you hear the words “meeting on Monday at 9”, most people groan and think, “God! Not another meeting.” So, what if there was a way to start your meetings in style, to get people engaged and make those meetings more productive. Well, today I am going to show you five ways in which you can open a meeting in style and get people thinking. Obviously, if you are running or organizing the meeting, you are probably a bit nervous, especially if your meeting is run in English. To help you overcome your anxiety, I am going to explain to you the “why” and the “how”. This means you will understand why we should do it and also the language you will need to get these techniques working.
Don’t let your English level make you suffer when you have to attend your next business meeting in English. Follow my tips and become a more confident participant in business meetings.
The Do’s & Don’ts of business email writing. Do you ever wonder if your emails are polite enough? Have you ever sent an email, only to get silence at the other end, or even worse, a cold response? Do you sometimes wonder what are the do’s and don’ts for sending professional emails to your colleagues or clients? If you answered yes to any of these questions then be sure to listen to the following episode by AOBE. We have compiled a list of things you should and should not do when writing emails. Make sure you also take a look at the accompanying blog post on which expressions you can use to make your emails sound more formal or informal, depending on the situation.