Business Grammar: Using Linking Words and Phrases

What are Linking Words and Phrases? Examples of linking words and phrases include: however, but, and, so, since, despite, as a result, therefore, so as to, consequently,... Readmore...

Understanding American Attitudes and Practices

Although America has a culturally diverse society, it is possible to describe some common American characteristics. Americans are often described as being friendly, yet tend not... Readmore...

Avoiding Communication Breakdown

One of the most important things to remember about business communication is that it takes place among people and that everyone’s opinions and feelings should be seen as... Readmore...

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... Readmore...

Extending Your Vocabulary Through Reading

Dear Tania, I have been studying English for six and a half years in a Hong Kong government school.  I think my problem in English is my poor vocabulary for comprehension... Readmore...

TEST IT FIX IT

TEST IT FIX IT is a series of four books by Oxford University Press that don’t just test grammar, but help to fix learners’ grammar problems too. Two books deal with... Readmore...

English Around the World: Mexico

This month we spoke to Gregorio Lopez, a Human Resources Assistant Manager based in Mexico City. Gregorio studied in the US, as many Mexicans do, and returned to Mexico three... 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...