In business writing, it is quite common to make words, terms or even whole sentences shorter. Moreover, FYI, ETA, OTP or ASAP are abbreviations that may occur not only in business letters but also in everyday text messages. Our sample letter below helps you recognise some of the most frequent abbreviations. GUESS what they refer …
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Feb 22
What’s a ZERO-SUM GAME? – Now I Know
A ZERO-SUM GAME is a situation in which what is gained by one person or group is lost by another. Here is an example that describes what a zero-sum situation is: To understand zero-sum games, it is helpful to think of the following example: If I have a slice of pizza and my brother …
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Feb 16
Bonds or Shares?- Easily Confused Economic Terms – Guide
SHARES OR BONDS? Do YOU know the difference? There are plenty of economic terms you may come across while reading the news or discussing economic issues with your friends. However, a great number of these terms, such as BONDS AND SHARES are often misused or simply not understood by the general public. If you want …
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Feb 15
Bonds or Shares? – Easily Confused Economic Terms – Quiz
SHARES OR BONDS? Do YOU know the difference? There are plenty of economic terms you may come across while reading the news or discussing economic issues with your friends. However, a great number of these terms, such as BONDS AND SHARES are often misused or simply not understood by the general public. If you want …
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Jan 19
Your body language shapes who you are – The JOB HUNT Series
Your body language shapes who you are, says Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard University. Body language affects how people see us, but maybe more importantly, it also affects how we feel about ourselves. On occasions of social evaluation, such as meeting new classmates, asking someone out on a date, or doing a job …
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Jan 05
News&BusinessEnglish – Apple: What to expect in 2016?
Yahoo Finance presents a number of new Apple products and upgrades to arrive in the stores in 2016. Apart from what you can expect from the newest iPhones, iPads and other upgrades, the text also provides you with plenty of formal and inormal Business English expressions. So, before you start reading, let’s go through some …
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Dec 16
Easily Confused Economic Terms – Real or Nominal?
Do YOU know the difference? There are plenty of economic terms you may come across while reading the news or discussing economic issues with your friends. However, a great number of these terms are often misused or simply not understood by the general public. If you want to be one of those who can use …
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Dec 06
Easily Confused Economic Terms – Net or Gross?
Do YOU know the difference? There are plenty of economic terms you may come across while reading the news or discussing economic issues with your friends. However, a great number of these terms are often misused or simply not understood by the general public. If you want to be one of those who can use …
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Oct 19
Want, Need, and Love Shopping, don’t You?
Ever heard of WaNeLo? If you haven’t, watch the interview with the founder of one of the most promising start-ups in the enchanting world of shopping & improve your English at the same time! TEACHERS: Click here to download the complete lesson plan! WORDS TO KNOW – Vocabulary building & Listening comprehension Find the …
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