Writing Introductions to Business Reports

Writing introductions to business reports can cause many problems to you as a writer. As a writer, you should always bear in mind what the function of an introduction is. The... Readmore...

Taxis for Women by Women

A local businessman in Iran had a great idea. Seeing the difficulty that women often had taking taxis, he started a taxi company for female passengers only. Hiring only female... Readmore...

Ending a Conversation Politely

You might think that ending a conversation is as simple as saying “Goodbye,” but it’s a little more complex than that. It’s also quite different from culture to culture.... Readmore...

Talking About Your Company

It's often necessary to present your company to visitors, potential investors or partners, or new suppliers and clients. Here is some useful vocabulary that will help you talk... Readmore...

From the Editor: Writing in Plain English

Dear Readers, If you attend a business writing course, you will almost certainly be taught to write in plain English. To understand why you should write in plain English, you... Readmore...

ESL Book Review: Giving Presentations

The One Step Ahead Series is for people working in business who need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations in English. Each title provides up-to-date... Readmore...

American Business Etiquette Guidelines

Business conversation may take place during meals. However, many times you will find more social conversation taking place during the actual meal. The business discussions are... Readmore...

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,... Readmore...