Speaking: Effective presentations: the magic of three
Intermediate to higher level (B1-C1)
Have you ever stopped and wondered why some presentations and talks feel much better than others? Continue reading
Tag Archives: Business
Speaking: Job interview questions
Speaking: job interview questions
Intermediate to advanced level (B1-C1)
What will you be asked at a job interview. Of course it depends on the job but you can practise answering some common questions: Continue reading
Speaking: Using the telephone for business
Speaking: using the telephone for business
Pre-intermediate to advanced level (A2-C1)
Learning a few useful phrases can help you use the telephone in business situations. Continue reading
Speaking: Disagreeing in business
Speaking: disagreeing
Intermediate to advanced level (B2-C2)
In some cultures it is common to disagree with someone quite directly. In English, while this is possible, most of the time people are pretty careful how they offer a different opinion. Continue reading
Reading and vocabulary: Being clever
Reading: vocabulary connected with being clever
Intermediate to advanced level English (B2-C2)
Being clever or smart can impress or irritate others. Continue reading
Writing: Emails
Writing: email guidance
Elementary to advanced level English (A2-C1)
Writing emails to good friends isn’t usually a problem but how should you write more formal emails? Continue reading
Speaking and writing: Giving a presentation
Speaking and writing: giving a presentation
Intermediate to higher level (B1-C1)
Have you ever listened to a presentation and thought: ‘Why are they just reading what’s on the slide?’? Not only can this quickly send the listener to sleep but it’s also a waste of a great opportunity. Here are some tips for giving a presentation: Continue reading
Speaking: Congratulating a business colleague
Speaking: Business dialogue
Intermediate to advanced (B2-C2)
Imagine you have just come out of a business meeting where a close colleague (Harry) was very impressive. You decide to tell him what you think. Here is a possible English dialogue: Continue reading