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March 13th, 2008 by admin
By Dan Davenport
Companies today present ideas in many ways. Sometimes they do it well, sometimes not. One of the easiest ways to make sure ideas are well presented and well received is to organize goals and thoughts BEFORE attempting to create a presentation. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 11th, 2008 by admin
By Lynda Goldman
At least 75 percent of the business we conduct begins with a phone call. In some cases it’s the only contact you have with a person. We use phone calls to introduce ourselves, give and get information, set up appointments, and follow up on previous contacts.
The way you sound on the telephone, and your telephone etiquette, is often the first impression you make. It can influence whether you get the job interview, the new client or the meeting you want.
Here are 5 ways to make a great impression on the phone: Read the rest of this entry »
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March 5th, 2008 by admin
By Steve G James
Did you realize that over a billion people in the world now speak English? According to a report titled, “English Next” by language researcher David Graddol, “…two billion people [will] be speaking or learning English within a decade.”[1] Read the rest of this entry »
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March 2nd, 2008 by admin
By Heather Hansen
Truly successful professionals are leaders who have mastered the art of effective communication. They are well-liked by colleagues (including subordinates and superiors), your company’s clients seem to love them too and they always seem to close the major deals. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 18th, 2008 by admin
By Stan S.
Like to travel? Yeah me too. But it always helps to know the language of the place you are traveling to. Otherwise It will not that be that fun, getting lost, not being able to ask the locals where the best places to visit are, or the best places to party, or whatever you are into. The point I am trying to make is that when you are going to visit a new country, it helps to know the language. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 8th, 2008 by admin
By Susan Hutson
The early years of parenting are the most difficult and trickiest part in any parents’ life. It is the most important too, as the bonding that occurs between parent and child at these early stages play a crucial role in the relationship for years to follow. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 4th, 2008 by admin
Author: Steve Dolan
Learning any new foreign language is a challenge. So how do you make it quick and easy? What is the best way for you to learn a new language? Well…. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 1st, 2008 by admin
By Amy Nutt
When writing in the English language, there are rules that must be followed in order for the reader to understand what is written. Without writing rules, it would be impossible for words to be organized into thoughts. Words would be sprawled all over the page without conveying a message or meaning to the reader. Language rules allow what is on the page to be processed and a mental image can be developed. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 30th, 2008 by admin
By Manjusha Nambiar
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) tests the English language skills of non-native students who want to study or work in countries where English is the language of communication. It is an exam developed by ETS (Educational Testing Service). More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the English skills needed to succeed. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 26th, 2008 by admin
By Jim Sarris
Do you have an accent when you speak a foreign language? Is it a bad accent or are you a perfectionist (like me) that can’t stand mispronouncing words? I have a very good accent but I mispronounce words from time to time and, although it never bothers the person I’m speaking with, it drives me nuts! Read the rest of this entry »
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