31.08.2010
Networking is important, and includes having lots of good conversations
with lots of people. We’ll now offer some networking tips, and provide
you with the language you need to do this effectively in English. For more, let’s welcome communication skills expert, Ken Taylor.
24.08.2010
This week, our topic is intercultural communication and our focus is on Mexico. The country’s rapidly developing economy, as well as its location, makes it a valuable partner for international trade and commerce. For insight into the Mexican culture, intercultural communication expert Robert Gibson interviews a studio guest.
17.08.2010
Most of you have probably watched a movie on a DVD; listened to a song in mp3 format and you
telephone using ISDN. For many technological developments we use the abbreviation, or short
form, instead of the entire name. Let’s now see how well you know the
abbreviations for some common technologies.
10.08.2010
Many of us find it difficult to talk positively about who we are and
what we do at work. Let’s practise talking about your professional
qualities.
03.08.2010
This week we talk about how to use the words “a few” and “a little”. These
are called quantifiers. Both “a few” and “a little” mean “some”.
27.07.2010
Is our behavior at work influenced by our job choice? Robert Gibson, our specialist on intercultural communication, takes a closer look at professional cultures.
20.07.2010
It’s important to listen actively on the phone. One way to show you are listening is to use empathetic words or phrases.
This way you encourage the other person and you share emotions with
your speaking partners. Here's communication skills expert Ken Taylor with more.
13.07.2010
This week, instead of talking about grammar and vocabulary, we’ll talk about
numbers and equations. Mathematics is essential for technical and
financial fields of work. And even if your skills are great on paper,
you may need some help in understanding numbers when they’re spoken. So
we’ll test how good your skills are in English with a small dictation.
06.07.2010
During a big sporting event such as the World Cup, emotional aspects are as much a part
of the tournament as athletic skills — who has the determination
to win, and who is perhaps not giving 100 per cent? To learn more about
the mental game involved in sports, we spoke to two clinical sports
psychologists in London and Bochum.
29.06.2010
Today we’re going to talk about some of the skills you need to be a good
international leader. If you are managing a multicultural team, you'll probably use English to communicate, even
if no one speaks it as his or her first language. For an exercise on
preparing your vocabulary for the task, here’s communication skills
expert Ken Taylor.
Business Minimax 1 English for Meetings / Presentations / Socialising