Business English

TOEIC English is a great start, but consulting English is different. Learn the key distinctions between test-based English and the skills needed for real-world client communication.

Debunk common English communication myths holding back global consultants. Learn how to achieve clarity, build trust, and gain a competitive edge in international consulting by focusing on effective, not "perfect," business English skills.

In today's highly competitive global marketplace, speaking English isn't just a useful skill—it's essential. Yet, many traditional ways of learning languages don't quite hit the mark, failing to give you the real-world fluency and confidence you need to succeed in international business.

When consultants work with a new client, they often need to learn about a new market or industry. They don’t become experts overnight—but they know how to learn quickly and effectively. You can use the same strategy to learn English. Here's how!

We remember the ending more clearly than the rest, so a memorable conclusion is a key aspect to a strong answer.

Use this post to discover your reading speed and learn how to read more quickly. 

An elevator pitch is a great way to introduce yourself and make a lasting impression on your listener. It opens the door for future communication and helps you sound memorable within a short period of time.

How do you maintain confidentiality without being rude? Recognize a bad way and learn some good ways to express confidentiality. 

Asking questions in meetings can be tough, even for native speakers. For non-native speakers, doing it in English can be a nightmare.

When you speak, how much does the audience remember, and which parts do they remember? The answer may help you re-think how to be an impressive communicator.

Should you use jargon with your colleagues? How about with your clients? How about in a speaking test? Here's a simple but powerful rule to guide you.

The English word “budget” is complex. There are many ways to use it, and it is often misused by non-native speakers.

If you’re faced with a unique and complicated issue at work, you may need to think outside the box to find a solution.

When you put something on the back burner, you put it on hold to deal with at a later time. You could put something on the back burner because it’s not important, it’s not urgent, or you just don’t have the time or resources to deal with it at the moment.

When you have a lot on your plate, you have a lot of important tasks to manage. This could mean that you’re trying to balance multiple projects at one time, or you’re dealing with one large, demanding project.

Many non-native English speakers make the mistake of thinking that formal language is always a safe language choice. This is not the case. These days, the American workplace style is becoming more casual and language is going the same way.

When we look at the big picture, we view a situation as a whole. We do not focus on the small details of its individual parts.

If you’re working on resolving an issue but the outcome is still uncertain, you can say it’s up in the air. This means that there are still actions or decisions that need to be made before it is settled.

The words "draw" and "up" take on a new meaning when you put them together. The idiomatic phrase "draw up" is usually used to talk about plans or contracts. It means to prepare a written document with details of a plan or arrangement. 

Draw up can be used in any tense. Here are some examples of how to use it:

If something applies to everyone or everything, it's across the board. It's most often used to talk about money. 

Here are some examples of how to use this phrase: