The FIFA World Cup that was held in Doha
The FIFA World Cup highlighted the importance of learning Business English The FIFA World Cup that was held in Doha, Qatar (it finished on 19th December) was a stark reminder
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Success is one of the main benefits of learning Business English
I’m frequently asked why it’s important to learn Business English and to explain the difference between general (or everyday English) and Business English. In this column, I will endeavour to
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Why you should learn Business English: a student’s perspective
One of my students is a Vietnamese university student learning the type of everyday English that we use daily. I met him when I was teaching in Vietnam. Even though
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Grow your business by learning Business English
1. Business English is the language in which most business is conducted around the world. Back in 2012, the number of people who spoke Business English was estimated to be
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Ways to speak persuasively
Speaking persuasively is one of the most important things we must learn when we are speaking in a business setting. Maybe you need to be persuasive when you have an
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A perspective on communication
Politics, health economics and travel have been high- profile topics over the past year or more. This situation has brought about meaningful reflection by people around the world. Sustainability, economies
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How communication differs between the Gulf Arab States and the West
Gulf Arabs and Western expatriates (expats), mainly from the USA and the UK, communicate differently, both verbally and physically. This is not surprising. It is normal for cultures to communicate
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Why learn Business English?
Business English is a subset of English. Many people learn English so that they are better able to communicate in a company, with international clients or become an entrepreneur. Students
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Why great leaders are great communicators
To what extent is communication the key to a successful organisation and to great leadership? How does good communication make an organisation great? What difference does good communication make to
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