Speaking English as a second language can help you increase your income by up to 20%, according to Albert Saiz, professor of economics at MIT. But before English can help you advance your career, you are going to need a good resume. Do you want to improve your business writing and write a more powerful […]
Whether you like it or not, if you work in an office (or anywhere near a computer), you will spend a good chunk of your day dealing with emails. According to some sources, it might be even a third of your entire workday. With such a significant amount of time dedicated to emails, learning to […]
In today’s world, many employers expect their workers to be able to speak at least two languages. Being proficient in several languages is also one of the surest ways you can enhance your career and what better way to demonstrate you’re comfortable in more than language than to demonstrate it during the job interview. These […]
These days, most professionals spend a good chunk of their working hours in their inboxes. Although, email is a notoriously unproductive way of conducting business but, somehow, we as a species have yet to figure out something better. So, we endure. With so much of your waking time spent sending, replying, and forwarding emails, you […]
Being multilingual allows you to expand your business acumen and prospects, work internationally, and travel successfully. Even though English is the go-to international language for business and academia, being able to speak only English will put you at a disadvantage during your job search. This is doubly true if you live in a non-English speaking […]
An increasing number of multinational companies are opening offices in Prague as it’s an attractive country in which to do business. Whether you’re Czech or a non-native English speaking expat looking for a career opportunity, good business English is important if you want to succeed. If you’re looking for an English speaking job in Prague […]
Good business English requires perfection in 3 areas. You need to be good at writing, great at speaking, and have a high level of overall confidence. Master these areas and you will be sure to advance quickly in your career. Of course, all this takes time and a lot of practice. It may seem a […]
Everyone loves meeting new people and making friends, yet many of us have felt slightly uncomfortable doing so in a foreign language. Non-native speakers can be discouraged to speak up in front of more fluent foreigners or natives for a variety of reasons. Sure, there is always at least a tiny bit of fear of […]
As the name “electronic mail” suggests, the first guidelines for writing e-mails originated from the archaic format of handwritten letters. A lot of the rules for writing proper emails were appropriated from that lost art. Over time, however, the electronic culture started making its own rules and, by today, there are some big differences between […]
In today’s world, where English is becoming increasingly popular as a language for business, sounding knowledgeable and professional is more important than ever. The way you speak influences how clients and supervisors see you and can even shape your own worldview. This is why it might be a good idea to take a moment and […]
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