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Idioms at Work

I’m always interested in the way words are used and the best way of expressing yourself in a clear but interesting way. So this week, I’m going to be taking a look at idioms. So what is an idiom? It’s … Continue reading

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Starting Out On Your Own

The New Year is a time when many people decide that they are bored of working for the same company year after year; they’re tired of working nine-to-five and they’re sick of having to travel miles every day on a … Continue reading

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Make Sure You Can Speak English As Well As You Can Read And Write It!

I’ve just come back from a holiday in Japan. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit and I found it fascinating. There were some wonderful things to see – especially as the trees are currently taking on their vibrant autumn … Continue reading

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A Stylish Approach

I know that when we hear the word ‘style’ with regard to writing we usually think of books – novels or non-fiction. It’s how the author writes: what gives a piece an author’s distinctive voice. But you’ve also got to … Continue reading

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Five Tips for Covering Letter Success

Covering letters to accompany CVs are getting less and less frequent, in the UK at least, with more and more employers requiring a completed application form instead. This means many people really have no idea how to write a great … Continue reading

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The Art of Delegation Part 2

This week we move on to part two of The Art of Delegation. Now that you know when to delegate and who to delegate to, we’ll look at the actual process of delegating work to others. The following advice should … Continue reading

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The Art of Delegation

Someone once said about delegation: ‘Even “Super You” needs help and support. There is no shame in asking for assistance. Push aside the pride and show respect for the talent others can bring to the table. And, remember that there … Continue reading

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Useful Websites

So, you’ve covered the basics in business English and now you want to improve. Where can you go for help? Well, you could start with the Macmillan Business podcasts.

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Have You Ever Thought About Journaling? Part Two

Now that you’ve got your journal set up, the next stage of the process is to start writing it. The first thing you need to do is make sure that you turn it into a habit.

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Five Tips for CV Success

If you’ve already completed one of our courses, or you are just about to (Business English with Spoken English has £25 off this week only!) you’re going to need a super new CV to go along with your brand new … Continue reading

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