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Words for Traveling
Practice using the words below with the speaking questions. customs Describe your past experience going through customs. What is some advice you would give someone to make their experience easier? trip What was the most surprisingly fun trip you’ve ever been on? unpack How long does it usually take you to unpack after a trip?…
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Active Business Verbs
Practice using the words below with the speaking questions. assist How do you go out of your way to assist others? How often do people assist you? formulate How do you usually formulate your approach when trying to resolve an issue? reply Do you take a long time to reply to emails? How could you…
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Modern Spoken Vocabulary
Active Business Verbs Words for traveling Top words to describe business projects Words for Dining in/out Words to express your mood Great words to describe the Weather Describing all kinds of personalities Phrases to express disappointment Great words/phrases for Exercising Great words/phrases for Pop Culture
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Body Language and Tone of Voice
You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there. – Venus Williams Physical aspects of communication When speaking with someone, your body language and tone are just as important as the message. Someone can misinterpret many things just by your gestures, standing, face, and voice.…
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Speak Well of Yourself without Bragging or Being Too Humble
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. – Henry Ford Although our value isn’t solely based on our accomplishments, it is important to make those achievements and successes known to others so that your strengths are widely known; and so others can celebrate in those alongside you. Phrases DO DON’T Be Genuine…
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Asking Questions
Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t. – Michelle Obama Getting Others to Talk When trying to get others to talk, one must be willing to have open and honest communication. Open and Honest communication plays a massive…
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Putting Out Fires
If you push through that feeling of being scared, that feeling of taking risks, really amazing things can happen. – Marissa Mayer Resolving Conflicts The Phrase putting out fires means addressing multiple small problems that usually happen at work or in your personal life. However small they are, they must be dealt with quickly before…
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Leading and Serving Others
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing – Walt Disney How to Motivate People to Work To be a great leader, one needs to engage in honest, open communication, encourage personal/professional growth, Set goals and give feedback while being open to receiving it. To better serve others, one should donate…
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Giving and Responding to Compliments
Sincere compliments cost nothing and can accomplish so much. In any relationship, they are the applause that refreshes. – Steve Goodier Compliments When giving compliments, it is important to be genuine. False compliments can have the exact opposite effect. Give details, and try expounding on the compliment. On the other side, think of small compliments…
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Speaking Politely
To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. – Eleanor Roosevelt Do’s and Don’ts in American English When Speaking Politely, one is advised to listen well and be understanding to the other person. It is also encouraged to avoid negative words, use the magic words Please and Thank you and avoid…
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