Business English
Do you want to sound more formal when it comes to professional meetings or sending business emails ?
Check these interesting words :
– ubiquitous : when something or someone seems to be everywhere
example: The company’s logo has become ubiquitous all over the world
– Nurture : to support, grow or care about sth/someone
example: Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their children.
-Laudable : someone or something that deserves to be admired / praised
example : Even if he didn’t win the race, his efforts were laudable.
Words for second-thougths
Are you a person that makes decisions without a second thought?
How about checking again before moving on?
Here are 3 verbs to express the same thing :
ex: The difficult economic climate made the company reassess its budget.
Reconsider :
I think we need to reconsider the choice of our car.
Re-evaluate
Some patients were re-evaluated to check if the medication worked.
Have a nice day and remember : Don’t make decisions without reconsidering them.
Negotiations in English ?
Do you find it hard to negotiate in English ? It’s not difficult as long as you follow the following steps .
In his book “The art of Winning”, Harry Mills claims that most negotiations have 7 stages. The acronym, formed by the initial letters of each stage, spells the word “RESPECT” .
1. Ready yourself
Check your objectives and your strategy. Learn about your opponent
2. Explore other’s needs
Try to establish a good atmosphere . Express your opening position and listen to the other side’s position.
3. Signal for Movement.
Show that you are ready to move from your original position and that you understand the other side’s signals for the same.
4. Probe (examine the other side) with proposals
Make suggestions and try to find areas of agreement
5. Exchange concessions
Give the other part something in return for something you need or want.
6. Close the Deal
End the negotiation on good terms – in a friendly way
7. Tie up loose ends
Confirm what has been agreed. Summarise the details in written.
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Money expressions for our everyday life
Find out some expressions about earning money related to our basic needs :
1. to make ends meet
ex : In the past, farmers used to work hard to make ends meet
ex: Young people are having difficulties making a living these days
3. to earn a livelihood
He earns his livelihood by writing books.
Business Writing tips when writing in English
-Remember to write a concise and catchy title.
-Make a reference to the email you received and state the purpose of your mail in the fist paragraph. Time is money in business world.
– Be simple and formal . Avoid too long sentences that could cause confusion . Commas are necessary for the same reason.
– When referring to data or research , always include / attach the relevant sources and data so as to be persuasive and analytical.
– In the final paragraph, remember to recap your key points as this will help the recipient take action accordingly without potential misunderstandings.
Keep calm and enjoy writing everybody!
Expressing feelings
How are you feeling?
As it’s important to express our feelings, let’s have a look at some useful expressions in English
I am under the weather : I feel a little bit sick
I am not in the mood : I don’t feel like doing anything.
To feel blue : to feel very sad or depressed.
Since my best friend moved to another city , I have been feeling blue.
I am over the moon : excited , very happy.
I am going on holidays on Friday so I am over the moon!
What about you ?