WAKE-UP CALL

  Noun a telephone call from the hotel reception at a pre-arranged time, usually early in the morning. Example Sentence: Could you g...
 

Content Showcase:May 2013

Business Writing

Coherence and Unity in Business Texts

Coherence and Unity in Business Texts
Coherence and unity are two of the most important aspects of effective business writing. A good paragraph needs to have both coherence and unity. But what exactly do we mean by coherence and unity? A... Read more...
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Business Speaking and Listening

Chairing a Business Meeting

Chairing a Business Meeting
Most formal business meetings are chaired by an individual who structures the meeting and ensures that different roles are assigned to the participants in the meeting. The chairperson also manages the... Read more...
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Editor’s Corner

From the Editor: Improving Your Reading

From the Editor: Improving Your Reading
Dear Editor, I have started to read story books to improve my English. But the problem is I cannot read them fast or understand them well. The few authors I have read are John Grisham, Jeffrey Archer... Read more...
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Business/General English Fun

Simplified English Jokes

Simplified English Jokes
Two friends meet in a bar. One says to the other, "I understand your wife has left you. You must be very sorry. I suggest you go home and drink a lot of beer to forget your troubles." "I cannot." "... Read more...
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Business Reading and Listening

US GDP Rebounds with 3.3% Growth

US GDP Rebounds with 3.3% Growth
After a difficult period, the US economy has started to grow again. Exports have grown due to the weak dollar, making US goods cheaper overseas. Imports, which have become more expensive to US consume... Read more...
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Business Vocabulary

The Language of Sales and Retail

The Language of Sales and Retail
Retail sales is one of the most common forms of day-to-day business in most countries today. Learning how to sell and communicate information to a customer is an important part of learning the retail ... Read more...
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ESL Product and Website Reviews

English Pronunciation in Use

English Pronunciation in Use
English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice book for learners of intermediate level and above and can be used by individual learners working alone, or in class. The book re... Read more...
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Test Your Business English

Business English Grammar and Usage Test

Business English Grammar and Usage Test
The Learning Centre includes many business English tests. Business English tests differ from standard English tests in that they focus on English as it is used in the workplace, testing common busine... Read more...
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