English Communication: Internet Slang
English Communication: Internet Slang Slang. You hear it on TV, on the street, in conversations with your friends and colleagues. It’s fun to know slang in order to better understand the communication around you. It’s fun to use current popular phrases and words! Beware though, in using slang. Make sure you know what the words […]
Tips for Teleconferences
Tips for Teleconferences Keep your answers short Explain any extra noises (such as people moving around the room) Repeat any questions before you answer them
Do you use quote or paraphrase?
Do you use quote or paraphrase? The decision whether to use a quote or paraphrase can be influenced by word economy. If a long quote can be paraphrased in a very short version, it will take less time to say and give you more time to introduce other evidence or arguments.
Public Speaking: “You”-Oriented Statements, Part 2
Public Speaking: “You”-Oriented Statements, Part 2 What is the most important word in communication? “You.” It has the power to help you connect with listeners. Here are more “you”- oriented statements: “You know the problem all too well:_______________.” “You are certainly welcome to ___________________.” “You can rely on my department for ______________.” “You’ll get good […]
Tips for Great Meetings
Tips for Great Meetings People who attend face-to-face meetings build relationships by arriving early or staying late and chatting with each other. You can create rapport by beginning or ending with meeting attendees talking about non-work related items.
Public Speaking: “You”- Oriented Statements
Public Speaking: “You”- Oriented Statements If you want to connect with listeners during a presentation, don’t focus so much on yourself. Find ways to address others’ needs. Tip: Involve your listeners by using more “you”-oriented lines. “You know from your own experience that _________.” “You’ll be relieved to learn ______________________.” “You can benefit if you […]
Tips for Teleconferences
Tips for Teleconferences Speak clearly. Identify yourself and your location when speaking. Indicate when you are finished.
English Speaking Skills: The Job Interview as an Audition – Part 2
English Speaking Skills: Job Interview as an Audition- Part 2 When you are interviewing for a job, the frame of being in an audition will focus you and help you to stand out from other job applicants. Practice these tips during your rehearsal for the interview: State or show the not-obvious. Create an intriguing […]
English Speaking Skills: A Job Interview as an Audition
English Speaking Skills: A Job Interview as an Audition A great tip for job interviewing : Think of the job interview as an audition. Most people put lots of energy into getting an interview. But many fall down during the actual interview. Why? Poor planning and a lack of practice. What to do? Stage a […]
The Real Thing
The Real Thing There is no substitute for the real thing. A 30 second demonstration is more effective than 30 minutes of words.