Mastering and using technical terms in any industry is essential. However, when it comes to English, it’s also key to know how to pronounce these words and how to use them with correct intonation in phrases. This is important because you want your listeners to understand you, and it’s also important for your professional image. […]

In a previous post we already talked about the reasons why it is important to be able to manage Small Talk situations in business.  Now let’s look at two versions of a sample small talk conversation, and let’s consider some details that make one of them seem more engaging, making the participants sound more interested.  Sample conversation ONE:

What do we need for successful small talking? In a previous post on Small Talk we briefly looked at how small talk is an essential part of everyday communication and socializing, including business communication. Small talk in business? Yes. Small talk is an important element in business relations. If you have a visitor to your

What is small talk? Small talk is an essential part of communication, including business. It is especially important for business people to master small talk in order to feel and seem confident speaking English in and out of the office. There’s nothing more refreshing than to engage in a light chat about anything but business