Business English Tip of the Week

Example

John Smith will contact you at 11.30 p.m.

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John smith will send you an e-mail at 11.30 p.m.

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John Smith will visit you at 11.30 p.m.

Example

We must consider this problem.

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We must resolve this problem.

Example

The report is a summary of previous research on drinking.

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The report summarises research on drinking.

Example

The copy editor made an improvement to the draft.

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The copy editor improved the draft.

Example

John is responsible for the distribution of the daily marketing report.

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John distributes the daily marketing report.

Example

Improvement of the invoicing system will be performed by Jane Smith.

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Jane Smith will improve the invoicing system.

Example

Candidate interviewing and employment is done by Human Resources.

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Human Resources interviews and employs all candidates.

Example

All credit card approval is done by Jane Smith.

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Jane Smith approves credit cards.