This blog is for discussions on subjects that concern us as professionals using English for global business communication. Topics may include English as an international language; new words and new meanings for old words; the relationship between formality and correctness; and tone of voice in writing.
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Can Mr Gove bring grammar back into the school curriculum? It is not as simple as just starting to award more marks for it. Read more...
Probably the best way to improve your writing skills is to style-read - read slowly noticing use of language rather than just taking in the content. This article shows you how. Read more...
Sometimes, in spite of the richness of our language, we need a new word. Read on to find out what ‘dysnavic’ means. Read more...
This will help you with the process of writing a business plan - not with the content for it. You will learn how to get sstarted, to use an effective process and to waste less time - yours and your reader's. Read more...
Anecdotal evidence has led me to believe that UK business leaders despair at the quality of writing in their organisations. I am finding out the truth. Read more...