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Showing posts with label conversation skills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conversation skills. Show all posts
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Thursday, 31 December 2015
Business English: Small Talk With Business Visitors
In September we discussed "the art of conversation" in social situations. Today, we will look at small talk in international business.
Using a second language at work can be stressful, but, remember the first rule:
relax
Business people who travel abroad know that their hosts will be using a second language. So, focus more on making your guest and/or comfortable, and having a short but lively conversation before "getting down to business".
Even if you are not the person the business visitor is meeting that day, you can create a good impression of your company if you help the guest get to the meeting place and make them feel relaxed.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
The Art of Conversation
For some, using a second language can be uncomfortable. Fear of making mistakes, and low confidence can make conversations with native speakers difficult, and tense.
First, RELAX.
People are usually okay with grammatical errors, and understand speaking a second language is not easy.
Next. NO short replies or one-word answers.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do.
A: What's your favourite team?
B: The Toronto Blue Jays.
Conversations don't need "right" answers. Add some extra information when you answer questions, and make sure to ask questions yourself.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do. I'm a Toronto Blue Jays fan. How about you? What teams do you like?
A: Oh, I like The Pirates, and The Yankees.
It is difficult to stay on one topic for a long time, but, if you want to change it, try to do it naturally, using key words from the conversation.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do. I'm a Toronto Blue Jays fan. How about you? What teams do you like?
A: Oh, I like The New York Yankees.
B: Ah, New York City. I would like to go there one day. Have you ever been there.
The most important thing to remember is, again, to relax, don't worry about minor grammar mistakes, have fun, and practice your English every chance you get.
For more on English conversation, watch Ronnie's lesson on Engvid.
First, RELAX.
People are usually okay with grammatical errors, and understand speaking a second language is not easy.
Next. NO short replies or one-word answers.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do.
A: What's your favourite team?
B: The Toronto Blue Jays.
Conversations don't need "right" answers. Add some extra information when you answer questions, and make sure to ask questions yourself.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do. I'm a Toronto Blue Jays fan. How about you? What teams do you like?
A: Oh, I like The Pirates, and The Yankees.
It is difficult to stay on one topic for a long time, but, if you want to change it, try to do it naturally, using key words from the conversation.
A: Do you like baseball?
B: Yes, I do. I'm a Toronto Blue Jays fan. How about you? What teams do you like?
A: Oh, I like The New York Yankees.
B: Ah, New York City. I would like to go there one day. Have you ever been there.
The most important thing to remember is, again, to relax, don't worry about minor grammar mistakes, have fun, and practice your English every chance you get.
For more on English conversation, watch Ronnie's lesson on Engvid.
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