Giving Advice and Making Suggestions

When replying to a letter, email or fax asking for advice, we often discuss what we think might be the cause of the problem which the person enquiring is experiencing. When we... 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...

Teleconferencing: Communication Problems

In the modern business world, teleconferencing is an essential means through which business associates in different places communicate with each other. Teleconferencing may be... Readmore...

Sales and Marketing Terms

Companies must sell their products or services to survive, and large companies can often spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year considering how to do this. From... Readmore...

Letter from the Editor: Pronunciation Styles

Dear Tania I first studied English at secondary school thirty years ago. I am now on a refresher course as I have changed job and need to use English in my work. My school... Readmore...

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... Readmore...

English Around the World: Brazil

This month we spoke to Joaquim de Assis, a 48-year-old farmer living in a town close to Rio De Janeiro in Brazil. Joaquim was fortunate to have had a good education unlike many of... Readmore...

Business English Grammar and Usage Test

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...