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Eight Tips to Improve Your Presentation Skills

Ever feel nervous about delivering a presentation? You’re not alone. Nearly everyone does. Many professionals are called upon to deliver presentations in a second language. I offer eight practical tips that will greatly assist with your preparation. It will ease your nerves and empower you to present your message in a clear, concise and confident manner. According to a 2012 report by the Harvard Business Review 1 in 4 people around the world speak functional English (CEFR A2-B1) which has led… All categories, Presenting, Business Skills

Videoconferencing Etiquette - Nine Tips for Success

Virtual meetings are here to stay. The pandemic brought virtual meetings right into our homes.  For many it was a challenge to adapt to this virtual conversion while some took to it quite naturally. Regardless, the challenge now is to master this virtual workspace. Welcome to Videoconferencing Etiquette. This is a relatively new skill for most of us. I’ve had the chance to work with some amazing people on different platforms and would like to share nine practical tips that will be of great… All categories, Videoconference

Are you Writing Effective Emails?

A recent survey found that for 43% of respondents, email was the main source of confusion and annoyance in the workplace. We all use emails in our daily lives, but how can we maximize the benefits while minimizing the headaches?   With emails being a key topic in our Business English Writing courses and workshops, here are our top suggestions to help avoid causing confusion and frustration when using email. The Recipient Let’s start with the recipient. You want your reader to clearly… All categories, Business English Writing, Emails, Business Skills