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If you always sit at your desk when you learn vocabulary, you could be missing out. Studies have shown that if people focus on the same topic or vocabulary that they want to learn in different places, they tend to learn more.

Did you spend your morning gossiping about the new guy in your office? You probably think that it’s normal to gossip about other people, but can it be destructive? In Business Spotlight 4/2011, we provide tips on how to manage office talk. 

VOCABULARY
Talking about wine, food and restaurants

EVERYDAY LANGUAGE
Elizabeth Taylor: eight weddings and one funeral

Winner of the competition in Business Spotlight Plus 3/2011

FOOD AND DRINK
High prices, idioms and winemaking

ALSO:

• Office objects
• Sales calls
• Culture and HR
• A Saudi voice

The pressure to speak English well and with confidence at work has increased dramatically since Business Spotlight was launched ten years ago. In this special anniversary booklet, compiled by Deborah Capras, you can test your English skills on a wide range of areas that Business Spotlight has covered since 2001.