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... Readmore...

Single Women Earn the Most

  A recent survey shows that single women in Hong Kong make more money than single men do. The study also shows that education often makes finding a marriage partner more of... Readmore...

Cold Calls: Arranging Meetings

In personal selling, cold calling is the process of approaching potential clients by telephone, who have not agreed to such an interaction. The word “cold” is used because the... Readmore...

The Language of Personal Investing

In the past 10 or 15 years, personal investing has skyrocketed throughout the developed world. What used to be an area for experts and people with years of specialized experience... 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...

Advanced Grammar in Use

Advanced Grammar in Use is an excellent grammar reference and practice book for advanced level learners of English. Teachers in need of good grammar points will also find this... Readmore...

English Around the World: Canada

This month we spoke to Michel LeClerk, a 39-year-old French Canadian living in Quebec City, Ontario. Now you might expect everyone living in Canada to be fluent in English. Not... 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...