Business Language

What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is when you take a verb and add a preposition, but the new combination doesn’t mean what either the original verb or preposition mean. So when someone says, “We will bring up that topic at the meeting,” it doesn’t mean someone is going to carry something upstairs! Instead, the phrasal verb “bring up” means to discuss something.

With far-reaching implications, this urgent treatise promises to revolutionize our understanding of what it means to be human in the digital age. We used to say "seeing is believing"; now googling is believing. With 24/7 access to nearly all of the world's information at our fingertips, we no...

Dialogue provides practical guidelines for one of the essential elements of true partnership--learning how to talk together in honest and effective ways. Reveals how problems between managers and employees, and between companies or divisions within a larger corporation, stem from an inability to...

How can political campaigns fight back against disinformation? A decade after The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns, which Politico called "Moneyball for politics," journalist Sasha Issenberg returns to the cutting edge of political innovation to reveal how campaigns are...

Avoid inadvertently offending or alienating anyone by following six straightforward communication guidelines developed by a no-nonsense linguistic anthropologist and business consultant.

The fastest, easiest, and most profitable way to have a successful business is to work with your ideal customers. They value your offering and pay you what it's worth and they are a joy to serve. But how can you rise above the noise in a crowded marketplace to attract these customers? You learn to speak their lingo. In LINGO, serial entrepreneur, brand consultant, and host of Creative Warriors podcast Jeffrey Shaw reveals how to make your business irresistible to your ideal customers by showing them that you get them.

Do you want to speak English fluently in various situations? Listen to "English in Situations. 1-3 - New Edition". These practical audio courses at intermediate level master the conversational skills required to communicate freely in everyday situations. Each lesson presents a new subject of typical conversations and teaches how to form sentences independently.

In Business Spotlight Audio 3/2014 für Mai/Juni gibt es zwei Spezialthemen. Zunächst geht es um effizientes Sprechen und wie Sie das, was Sie sagen möchten, klar und deutlich vermitteln. Dieses Thema behandelt der zweite Teil unserer Reihe über grundlegende Fertigkeiten, die im Geschäftsalltag unerlässlich sind. Das Übersetzen schriftlicher Dokumente und mündlicher Mitteilungen vom Deutschen ins Englische und umgekehrt bildet den zweiten Schwerpunkt.

An authoritative and witty guide to modern table manners for all occasions by one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Table Manners is an entertaining and practical guide to manners for everyone and every occasion. Whether you are a guest at a potluck or the host of a dinner...

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In "Business Spotlight Audio" 4/2019 für Mai/Juni steht die Sprache von Verkauf und Vertrieb im Mittelpunkt. Zusätzlich erweitern Sie Ihr Englisch mit idiomatischen Wendungen aus diesem Bereich. Einen weiteren Schwerpunkt bildet das Thema "Führung und Ethik". In Easy English üben Sie, wie Sie Ihre Ideen erfolgreich gegen Einwände verteidigen. Um die Ausstattung eines Messestands geht es in English on the Move. Was einen guten Zuhörer ausmacht, erfahren Sie in einem Gespräch mit einer Karriere-Expertin. Die Rubrik Intercultural befasst sich mit der Tschechischen Republik.

Four audio courses at intermediate level, which quickly and effectively increase vocabulary, and develop the skills of speaking and listening comprehension. A Month in Brighton and Holiday Travels present the subjects of everyday conversations, teach typical expressions used when travelling and going abroad. Business English broadens vocabulary used at work and when seeking new employment. It develops communication skills in the office and in various business situations.

Be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be likeable. Whatever that means? Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers. An award-winning journalist examines this fundamental paradox...

From the creator of AdviceWithErin, the definitive book on how to use the right words at work—so you can build the career you deserve We’ve all been there: you’re sweating, sitting in front of your laptop, and the interviewer on the screen says, “Tell me about yourself.” You freeze. Is...

Have you wondered how some people bend (or break) the rules and no one seems to notice? Have you ever been used or manipulated and now want to know how to defend against it happening to you again? Would you like to know how? Bailey keeps no secrets and holds nothing back by putting the power of dark persuasion directly into your hands. You’ll quickly find yourself maneuvering through situations, countering manipulations, and getting precisely what you want, in a way that from the outside will seem to work like dark magic.

If you want to impress people with your critical-thinking skills, then check out this comprehensive audiobook with two manuscripts in one: Critical Thinking and Logical Fallacies.

In "Business Spotlight Audio" 5/2018 für September/Oktober gibt es zwei Schwerpunkte. Zunächst geht es um zwei grundlegende Arten von Teamwork: die Arbeit in "Wir-Teams", in denen jeweils mehrere Personen zusammenarbeiten, und die Arbeit in "Ich-Teams", die jeweils nur aus einer Person bestehen. Im Mittelpunkt des zweiten Schwerpunkts steht der englische Wortschatz, den Sie benötigen, um auf einer Geschäftsreise in einem Hotel einchecken und an der Rezeption relevante Fragen stellen zu können.

Cosmic Publications is proud to offer all of our readers our unofficial workbook of Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. In our workbook, we will unpack the main points of Brown's book and provide you with the opportunity to practice the lessons taught. Here you will find the following tantalizing sections: Full chapter summaries, highlighted key takeaways, self-reflection questions, action step(s), and self-evaluation.

How to Start a Language Tutoring Business by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive guide designed for those eager to turn their passion for languages into a successful tutoring service. In an era where the need for language learning is increasing, this book provides a clear roadmap for aspiring tutors. The book addresses common challenges, including how to initiate a tutoring service, identify a target audience, set competitive pricing, develop effective teaching methods, and market your offerings to attract clients.

Want to learn English for professional reasons? Then take your English to the next level with Learn English: Ultimate Guide to Speaking Business English. You will learn how to communicate in business environments and make a great impression. With this audiobook, you master business-level English conversations, phrases, and vocabulary. You'll learn everything from formally introducing yourself and your company and calling in sick to making karaoke plans with your English coworkers.