The Direct Approach to Giving Bad News

Giving and receiving bad news is an unhappy fact of business life because it disappoints, irritates, and even angers both the givers and the receivers. So, it must be written... Readmore...

IMF Slashes World Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund ( the IMF) is predicting reduced economic growth in the global economy. Due to credit problems in the US housing market, many countries’... Readmore...

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... Readmore...

Job Hunting Vocabulary

An easy way to be better prepared for a job is to understand many of the common words people use when discussing jobs. Below are some words that you may come across when searching... Readmore...

Letter From the Editor: Improving Your Writing

Dear Readers, Learning how to speak English and how to write English can be achieved in different ways. It's necessary for learners to practice speaking English in real-life... Readmore...

Business English for the 21st Century

Business English for the 21st Century is a useful guide to help students develop a clear, concise writing style and serves as a reference for grammar and usage. The book, which... Readmore...

Simplified English Jokes

A guy walking in the desert really needed a drink. As he followed the sand dunes, he came upon another man riding a camel. He asked the man if he had something to drink. The man... Readmore...

Test Your Business English

Workplace English Training E-Platform's Learning Centre includes many business English tests. Business English tests differ from standard English tests in that they focus on... Readmore...