Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"This is the first in a series of Business English lessons on handling a crisis.
"In this super fun lesson, you'll learn 7 common conversational English phrasal verbs with examples from the popular TV series Friends! You will also meet Ethan from the Learn English with TV Series channel.
"Allison Shapira, CEO and Founder of Global Public Speaking LLC, discusses the subject of "uptalk" - when our voice rises at the end of a sentence and makes us sound like we're asking a question instead of making a statement.
"[Recently] we looked at several ways to brainstorm ideas.
"If you really want to sound more natural and native in your spoken English you have to use contractions.
"Let’s face it: ideas are a dime a dozen.
"In today’s lesson, were going to look at how to organize your ideas.
"Most of us have stumbled when saying an unfamiliar name.
"When should you pronounce the H and when should it be silent?
"A job interview is one of the most stressful and high-pressure situations you experience in your working life.
Liz Funk talks to Kim Dower (photo, left), a Los Angeles-based media trainer, on the topic.
"Unless you’re perfect, you have room to improve.
"Criticism is something we all have to face.
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"In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about pronouncing the /æ/, AA as in BLACK vowel in American English.
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"How to prepare for any speaking opportunity in English so it'll set you up for success (and not failure).
"There are many different reasons why you might want to influence people.
"Many students of English have the feeling that they’ve learned pretty much all the grammar they need.
"In today’s lesson, we’re going to continue our look at the 10 key characteristics of the successful business leader.
"For today’s lesson, we’re going to take a look at 10 key skills or characteristics that every successful business leader needs.
"Why is it SO HARD to understand native speakers?
"Get more done by understanding which of your tasks depend on which others, and sequence them to take the least amount of time.
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"In this American English Pronunciation quick tip lesson you'll learn all about an easier way to say these tricky consonant combinations.