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Blog Topics
Business Builder: Why Language is Important in Advertising
You might think that advertising in another language is easy; it's just about getting a good translation, right? Well, not really. If you translate adverts from your language into English, without thinking about tone and culture, you will find your ads looking like my examples pictured here - scary and inappropriate…
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Business Builder: Conditionals for Politeness
In many business cultures across the world, if you need something or want to offer something you can simply say, “I need this”…
Vocabulary Showcase: Phrases for hot weather
It’s July everyone! So, it’s time to complain about it being far too hot! It is a British tradition.
Wednesday Wildcard: Be Careful With Social Media English Accounts
After 2 years of teaching online I have to say, I am worried about what people are learning from social media “English lessons”.
Business Builder: Can I Learn Business English from a Book?
It is natural to want to improve your Business English skills with learning materials designed for your business. Unfortunately, there is a limit…
Business Builder: Good British English Job Interview Behaviour
How should you behave when your new boss could be British English?
Business Builder: Business English services for Cartoonists and Illustrators
My business, Wright English, offers two services designed especially for cartoonists, and illustrators…
Business Builder: Business English for Construction
As a construction worker or builder, you might think you don’t need excellent English…
Business Builder: New Job in England? Do NOT Bring Gifts!
Congratulations you have a new job in a new English-speaking culture. My first piece of advice is do not bring gifts with you!
Business Builder: Business English for Photography
Having a good eye for an exciting shot, a pleasing background or an eye-catching model is what you do best as a photographer. If only the art was the only thing you needed!
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “fly”
Unfortunately, I can’t fly. Maybe Father Christmas (Santa) will give me wings for Christmas…
Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for “Quiet”
Quiet is another one of those words we use every day…
Business Builder: Business English for Maths Teachers / Professors
Mathematics as a field has highly specific terminology and processes…
Business Builder: Business English for Undertaking
As a non-native English speaker, you may find that your language skills lead to misunderstandings, or uncomfortable moments…
Business Builder: Business English for Professional Drivers
As a professional driver you may think that you don’t need excellent English, but if you want to be in control of …
Business Builder: Business English for the IT industry
A lot of my students want to improve their English for work, and what they really need is someone who understands their industry..
Business Builder: Cultural Awareness for Business
When working with employees from another culture the differences can be dramatic…
Business Builder: Phrasal Verbs for Business 3
Upgrade your Business English skills today with these phrasal verbs frequently used in English-speaking companies.
Business Builder: A Guide to Good Business Emails
Different cultures have different expectations of their business communication. Email etiquette (good behaviour) can vary significantly from country to country.