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Business English <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do you want to sound more formal when it comes to professional meetings or sending business emails ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check these interesting words :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– ubiquitous : when something or someone seems to be everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

example: The company’s logo has become ubiquitous all over the world<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– <\/a>Nurture : to support, grow or care about sth\/someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

example: Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Laudable : someone or something that deserves to be admired \/ praised<\/p>\n\n\n\n

example : Even if he didn’t win the race, his efforts were laudable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Words for second-thougths<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Are you a person that makes decisions without a second thought?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about checking again before moving on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 3 verbs to express the same thing :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Reassess<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ex: The difficult economic climate made the company reassess its budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reconsider :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think we need to reconsider the choice of our car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re-evaluate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients were re-evaluated to check if the medication worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a nice day and remember : Don’t make decisions without reconsidering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Negotiations in English ?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do you find it hard to negotiate in English ? It’s not difficult as long as you follow the following steps .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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” .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ready yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Check your objectives and your strategy. Learn about your opponent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Explore other’s needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to establish a good atmosphere . Express your opening position and listen to the other side’s position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Signal for Movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show that you are ready to move from your original position and that you understand the other side’s signals for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Probe (examine the other side) with proposals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make suggestions and try to find areas of agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Exchange concessions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the other part something in return for something you need or want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Close the Deal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

End the negotiation on good terms – in a friendly way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Tie up loose ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirm what has been agreed. Summarise the details in written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#businessenglish<\/a>#negotiationskills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money expressions for our everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Find out some expressions about earning money related to our basic needs :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. to make ends meet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ex : In the past, farmers used to work hard to make ends meet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/a>to make a living<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ex: Young people are having difficulties making a living these days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. to earn a livelihood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He earns his livelihood by writing books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#learnenglish<\/a>#money<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Writing tips when writing in English <\/h2>\n\n\n
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-Remember to write a concise and catchy title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Be <\/a>simple and formal . Avoid too long sentences that could cause confusion . Commas are necessary for the same reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– When referring to data or research , always include \/ attach the relevant sources and data so as to be persuasive and analytical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– In the final paragraph, remember to recap your key points as this will help the recipient take action accordingly without potential misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep calm and enjoy writing everybody!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing feelings<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How are you feeling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it’s important to express our feelings, let’s have a look at some useful expressions in English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am under the weather : I feel a little bit sick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am <\/a>not in the mood : I don’t feel like doing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To feel blue : to feel very sad or depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since my best friend moved to another city , I have been feeling blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am over the moon : excited , very happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am going on holidays on Friday so I am over the moon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about you ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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