Making requests politely

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VCn9HhwAiwA?si=Odew81ksBoSXqiT0 In my latest video I introduce some key phrases for making requests politely. ENGLISH BUSINESS BASICS COURSE Are you serious about progressing in your career? If so, English skills are a must. In my English Business Basics course you will learn the basics of English business conversation in 8 weeks. Topics include speaking onContinueContinue reading “Making requests politely”

Asking permission – business English video

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xgb0c1xXtNE?si=-UhoI337CUJn9HZb In what situations have you asked permission at work? What key phrases did you use? In this video I introduce some common phrases to ask permission politely. ENGLISH BUSINESS BASICS COURSE Are you serious about progressing in your career? If so, English skills are a must. In my English Business Basics course you willContinueContinue reading “Asking permission – business English video”

(Business English video) How to deal smoothly with 6 common phone communication problems

https://youtu.be/q_KRD0Wozqw Bad phone connection, not catching what the other person says, calling the wrong number… Have you ever had to deal with any of these problems on the phone? Do you know how to deal with them in English? Check out my latest video to find out how to deal with them smoothly, naturally andContinueContinue reading “(Business English video) How to deal smoothly with 6 common phone communication problems”

Business English: Video – Saying email addresses over the phone

https://youtu.be/OSksiD8GkJ4?si=LhTK0xrQhb1Kdcad SAYING EMAIL ADDRESSES CORRECTLYHave you ever had to say your email address over the phone in English?If you found it difficult, check out my latest video!I explain how to say email addresses clearly and correctly, so that everyone will understand you. ENGLISH BUSINESS BASICS COURSE Are you serious about progressing in your career? IfContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – Saying email addresses over the phone”

Business English: Video – exchanging information on the phone

https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWJSSDjuK_Y?si=kzutTJA1Drwt50jU Have you ever had trouble understanding someone when they tell you their name over the phone? It can be difficult to catch names of people, places or companies. When this happens, take these 3 steps: Calmly ask the other person to spell the name Always check, and double check if necessary! If you haveContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – exchanging information on the phone”

Business English: Video – taking messages on the phone

https://www.youtube.com/embed/wA7c5rR7YeY?si=lpDbwJ3NVoQX2Xp_ How do you feel about answering the phone at work? Confident? Nervous? For many students, speaking on the phone in English can be challenging. Thankfully, it gets easier once you know some useful phrases! Check out the above video for some useful phrases for taking messages on the phone at work. ENGLISH BUSINESS BASICSContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – taking messages on the phone”

Business English: Video – Answering the phone and taking messages

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0WPzxBqNCGk?si=HqFzzwBTQNOcZDQY How to answer the phone professionally and confidently! If you work in an office you will have to answer the phone! The caller may ask you to transfer them to another person, or to take a message. Check out the video for some useful phrases to make sure that you do it smoothly andContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – Answering the phone and taking messages”

Business English: Video – asking permission

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xgb0c1xXtNE?si=Z4bkks7tZrDcnnSh Many of my students can communicate well in English, but lack confidence speaking naturally and professionally in a business situation. 私の生徒の多くは、英語でのコミュニケーションは上手ですが、ビジネスの場で自然かつプロフェッショナルに話す自信がありません。 This is because most textbooks don’t teach natural, up-to-date business English.  Also most English classes (even business English classes) don’t give students enough chance to practice business English. というのも、ほとんどの教科書は自然で最新のビジネス英語を教えていないからです。 また、ほとんどの英語の授業(ビジネス英語の授業でさえ)では、ビジネス英語を実践する機会を十分に与えていないからです。 The solution isContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – asking permission”

Business English: Video – communication problems on the phone

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3unGnqqEo64?si=TwcmAL98of41DRWP Business English – communication problems on the phone  Have you ever spoken on the phone in a foreign language? It can be challenging, but if you learn some common phrases it can become a lot easier. In this video I explain how to deal smoothly with these common issues: 1: A wrong number 2:ContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – communication problems on the phone”

Business English: Video – saying email addresses

https://youtu.be/OSksiD8GkJ4?si=s-zxLtbZByEDgO2O Business English – saying email addresses a-a a_a @ .co How do you say these symbols in English? Answers are below! In this video I explain how to say your email address clearly in English. ビジネス英語 -メールアドレスを読む方法 a-a a_a @ .co これらは英語でどのように読むのでしょうか? 答えは以下の通りです! このビデオでは、メールアドレスを英語で正解に読む方法を説明します。 WORDS/PHRASES: a-a = hyphen a_a = underscore @ = atContinueContinue reading “Business English: Video – saying email addresses”