Erin gaan met een gestrekt been. Handig? Waarschijnlijk niet. Wat nou als jouw communicatiestijl zo voelt door je woordkeus?
English for Professional Purposes
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People connect to people and I, as a recruiter, would like to get to know you, not just read a shorter version of your resume. With this in mind, let’s paint a picture.
If English is not your native tongue, and you want to find the right words to express gratitude or something or just want to express wishes for co-workers, I am here to help you strike the right tone and wording. For this purpose, I have listed some for you to use. I hope this will help you to start well!
🔵 Why this video was created? Well, many non-native speakers don’t know how to punctuate well, which is an important skill or tool – if you will – to master to ensure and improve the legibility of your texts. Moreover, not being able to do it well makes you look […]
We all want to feel appreciated and valued in the workplace but we are all also imperfect human beings, who occasionally have an off-day. However, sometimes the feedback we get from others in the workplace may indicate that we could improve something in how we communicate in the professional domain. Continue reading
De instellingen wijzingen op je (nieuwe) telefoon en een persoonlijk bericht inspreken voor degene die je telefonisch probeert te bereiken. Hoe doe je dit nu professioneel in het Engels?
🔵Emotional Intelligence (EQ) | Do you know how to accurately discuss your emotions in English? Well, you might want to learn more vocabulary as having a robust vocabulary range is one way to demonstrate this type of intelligence in the workplace. 🔵 In this video, you will learn more about […]
Diplomacy skills | How to interrupt someone, as a non-native speaker, in an educational or professional setting without coming across as being impolite or rude.
The labour market has changed due to COVID-19. With a sudden influx of job-seeking professionals, you might wonder how to make your application stand out. I am a corporate recruiter, and I will tell you how.
Poor organization and monotonous speech are often a reason as to why talks do not resonate with an audience. For this reason, signposting is recommended, which is the topic of video 1. Moreover, a video was created on the topic of sound-chunking - a way to start placing emphasis on parts that actually matter most and how to speed up and slow down for effect. Watch the videos below. This video is one of two videos of this Playlist on Youtube - incl. voiceover.
Many non-native speakers don’t know when it is and isn’t polite to interject and jump in to ask for clarification, offer their opinion or express enthusiasm, which tends to lead to feelings of discomfort and even insecurity. This series is focused on the types of settings and covers everything you […]
Why you should care about becoming more aware of how meaning is shaped in interaction Vocabulary and grammar most important? Most clients and course participants of language & communication courses are mainly focused on using the right words (i.e. in terms of semantic meaning and meaning you can find in dictionaries) and verb tenses when communicating in English - completely valid and understandable. Language use, however, is more complex and extends to higher levels. Continune reading.
Besides including attention grabbers, the actual talk should be well-structured and clear introductions consist of at least two parts. One of them is providing an outline to ensure that your audience knows what to expect, so [continue reading]
Besides including attention grabbers, the actual talk should be well-structured and clear introductions consist of at least two parts.
