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Do you have problems with understanding english? Try reading articles in English and just take it easy. With time you will learn how to understand the general point of what you are reading.

Here are places online where you can find whatever you like to read :)

Have fun and enjoy !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/

http://news.cnet.com/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/index.html

After doing your reading try to find 5-10 words you really do not understand and create short sentences with them. If you still don't remember them, use POST IT cards and put the new words on your fridge.

Essay writing - How to write an essay - English worksheet

Do you always find it difficult to write an essay?

Here are some tips how to do it.

----------------------------------------------------------->>> PDF How to write essay 

http://www.slideshare.net/languageblogger/how-to-write-an-essay-advantages-disadvanatages-writing-speaking-opinion-friendship

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Essay

Argumentative essay should include ‘for’ and ‘against’ arguments related to given issue.

e.g. Advantages and disadvantages of working in corporation.

Layout

Essay should have following parts:

Introduction. It is a part of our essay in which it is a must to include issue from the topic. It is important not to write about our personal opinion about it.

Main body. This part consists of few paragraphs with ‘for’ and ‘against’ argument.

Conclusion. There should be a short summary at the end of our essay. It can also be a personal opinion about the issue.

Remember !

ü  Arguments should be supported with examples, statistics, facts etc.

ü  Use formal language e.g. I am instead of I’m

Example (Advantages and Disadvantages of having a computer)

Introduction.

Have you ever imegined your life without computers. They are very useful but they may also bring some problems in our life or development. Let's discuss advantages and disadvantages of using them. -

Arguments 'for'

First of all... / To start with... /One major advantages... / Firstly / To begin with

Arguments 'against'

There are also some drawbacks of... / One the other hand... / Unfortunately / Another disadvantage is …

Conclusion

Personal opinion, summary of all arguments

To sum up... / All in all..  / On the whole...  / All things considered...  /In conclusion... / Taking it all into consideration

Whole lesson ---------------->  PDF How to write essay

Professional Website Design – Reading - Speaking - Discussion - Questions - Worksheet - Lesson plan

Read an article to practice your business english. Answer the questions and put them in writing afterwards.

Write down all the words and expressions you don't know. Remember to translate them in english.

Find PDF file of this article here ------- > PDF ProfessionalWebsite Design – Reading

the lesson is based on article from ------------------------------------------>>>>>>>>

 http://www.anglobiznes.pl/branchdocs/viewBranchDoc/doc/professional_website_design

This lesson is perfect for those who are related to business and marketing. If you want to improve your vocabulary check this worksheet out !!!

Find PDF file of this article here ------- > PDF ProfessionalWebsite Design – Reading

Business speaking - writing - business vocabulary - adjectives -

If you want to practice your speaking ...

Try to think of your dream job. What would it be? You can write down the features of the company, the conditions it offers or your ideal boss.

Business speaking comprehension – My ideal company …

Describe your ideal company, boss, colleagues, working hours, location of a company and many other aspects of having a job.

1. Make a list of as many adjectives as you can

2. Write simple sentences in which you use vocabulary from the prepared list and describe ideal company, boss and colleagues.

Remember to use as many adjectives as you can remember !

Business reading - Vocabulary exercise - Practice your english - english lesson

The best way to learn business english is to simply read at least one article every day related to business, economy etc.

Here is one of many, many articles that you can find online (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21715184)

When you are having your cup of coffee in the morning search for some more. Instead of reading in your own language switch to english. This way you will come across the same words and it will be easier to learn and remember new vocabualary.

Check this article and many others on BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21715184

When you read article, write down all the words you don't know. Before you translate them, try to fidn out their meaning from the context.

While translating them, remember to translate them in english and write example of a sentence in which you can use the unknown word.

Enjoy !

Business Writing - Useful expressions for essay - email - message - customer service

Are you working for international company?

 

Using english too much?

 

 

Check these expressions.

 

They are useful in everyday work.

 

 

 

Dear Sir or Madam, / Dear All, / Dear Mr/Miss ...., /

 

I am writing to you regarding ....... / In a reply to your previous message, ... / I am writing because ... /

 

 

First of all, / To Begin with .../ Firstly

 

 

What is more / Furthermore / Secondly

 

 

All in all, / To sum up / Taking it all into consideration

 

 

Best Regards, / Kind Regards /

 

 

I am looking forward to hearing from you

 

 

 



Business writing - e-mail - essay - worksheet - handout - formal writing

Here is something for the grown ups ;)

Got some issues with writing in english? Here are some simple examples for you ! Try them out ---------->>

Use your imagination. There is not one answer ! ---------------------->>>>

http://www.slideshare.net/languageblogger/business-writing-23976407

PDF FILE for this worksheet -------- > http://www.slideshare.net/languageblogger/business-writing-23976407