Performance Reviews in English
Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash It’s the end of the year and for many companies that means performance reviews (also known as performance appraisals or performance evaluations) are around...
15 Sports Expressions Commonly Used in Business
Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash A lot of expressions that we use in and around the office are related to sports. It might seem a bit weird at first,...
A Short Overview of False Friends in Business (English vs. French)
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash True friends or cognates sound and look similar in two different languages and have the same meaning, while false friends or false cognates are...
Phrasal Verbs in a Business Context
Today is all about phrasal verbs in a business context. If you’re now scratching your head and wondering what phrasal verbs are, you can check out Lauren’s video on business...
How to make Cold Calls in your Second Language
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Unless you’re an experienced salesperson, making cold calls can be one of the most [su_tooltip style="dark" position="north" content="nerve-racking: something that feels very scary"]nerve-wracking[/su_tooltip] tasks...
Decoding 10 common phrases in emails
Earlier this season, we showed you how to write a professional email in English . [su_tooltip style="dark" position="north" content="Chances are: Most likely"]Chances are[/su_tooltip], much of your workday is spent both...
How to Improve your English using a Smartphone
Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash [su_tooltip style="dark" position="north" content="Chances are: Most likely"]Chances are[/su_tooltip] you are reading this post on your phone. Well done – this is a great step...
How to Write a Professional Email in English
When you first start working in English or with English-speaking clients, you probably want to know how to write a professional email in English. The general rules are the same...
The 8 best small talk topics for English learners (with question ideas)
You have recently [su_tooltip style="dark" position="north" content="(to) land a job: (to) be successful in finding a new position "]landed a new job[/su_tooltip]. You’re excited to show off your English-speaking skills...