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In the real world of business, sentences are often ungrammatical — even
the ones spoken by native speakers of English. So, does this mean we
should ignore grammar rules?
What can you do to improve your business English? Learn words in context. In our news items, we give you the translations in context — we've done the hard part for you already!
Since the German commissioner made a speech in atrocious English, he's no longer faceless. He's notorious. And a laughing stock. Is this fair? Tell us what you think!
Ian
Andersen, external communication adviser at the European Commission's Directorate General for Interpretation, talks to Business Spotlight about the work of interpreters ahead of the Expolingua Berlin from 20–22 November 2009. Business Spotlight is media partner of Expolingua.
"If only the English would speak good English!" A survey onconference calls with native speakers, together with our guidelines on how non-native speakers can improve their conference call skills.
"Minimum space, maximum information" lautet das Konzept der Reihe. Jeder Titel fasst zu einem ausgewählten Thema Schlüsselwörter, Formulierungen und Regeln zusammen. Zum Nachschlagen und Lernen.