How did your last English meeting go?
Do you sometimes have an uneasy feeling after a meeting in English? Perhaps you’re unsure whether your language skills were good enough to get your message across. Or maybe you feel frustrated because you know it would have gone so much better in your own language. In this situation it’s tempting to throw the baby […]
Getting the details
What to say if you didn’t understand someone’s introduction Introductions can be pretty stressful. Perhaps you’re taken by surprise. Or you may find yourself not listening properly, because you’re desperately thinking about what to reply. On top of that, you’ll probably be hearing the other person’s voice for the first time and won’t have had […]
Why you should take the initiative in small talk
How do you feel about small talk? Do you think it’s a waste of time? Superficial? Boring?Or is your attitude: Oh well, I suppose I have to do it, so let’s just go along with it (sigh). If that’s the case you’re missing the point – and valuable opportunities. Small talk is an […]
