What is 'Business English'?

Some people say it's formal English, where you use words like 'utilise' instead of 'use'. This is NOT Business English!

Business English (when done right) gives you the specific language skills you need to communicate well at work. These include:

Being understood clearly: at work, we're often operating in high-pressure situations. The people around you are less likely to have the time (or patience) to decode what you are trying to say, or wait while you find the right words. Business English lessons will help you say things the right way, and quickly. 

Presenting yourself well: you might not realise it, but every day at work is like being in a prolonged job interview. You have to prove yourself daily if you want to progress in your career. Business English teaches you how to talk confidently about yourself and your achievements. 

Having difficult conversations: from giving and receiving feedback to dealing with awkward situations and misunderstandings, you will encounter, and have to participate effectively in, many difficult conversations at work. Business English teaches you want to say when things don't go smoothly.

Performing under pressure: how do you feel when you need to communicate under pressure? These situations are everywhere - interviews, presentations, business updates, management reports, and even making small talk in the lift. Business English teaches you how to speak well and confidently in high-pressure situations. 

Reading the room: when is it ok to make a joke, and when should you remain professional? Should your tone be formal or casual? Are there any cultural factors to be aware of before you speak? Business English teaches you how to assess each situation and speak accordingly.

Making connections: networking and making connections with people - colleagues, managers, customers - is an integral part of communicating well at work. Business English teaches you how to start conversations and build connections.

My Business English lessons will help you communicate better in English at work - and this might just be the best investment in terms of growing your career!

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