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How To Work In UK Medicine: A Practical Guide

In this practical guide, we walk you through the medical and English language qualifications you need to work in the UK healthcare system. We also give you advice on how to register as a UK doctor or nurse upon arrival, expected salaries vs. cost of living in the UK and some cultural pointers to consider when working here. Let’s dive in!

English For Marketing & Sales: Essential Vocabulary (With Examples)

As in many areas of business English, marketing and sales has its own jargon (technical language). Not only are there many abbreviations (SEO, ROI, KPI), but there are also a lot of usual English words that have a different meaning in this professional niche – e.g. lead, conversion, pitch and pipeline. Knowing these industry terms prevents misunderstandings and shows your colleagues and clients that you ‘mean business’! Let’s take a look…

Useful English Phrases For HR And Recruitment

HR and Recruitment is a profession that uses a lot of specific terminology. In this study guide, we’ll share the most useful expressions to help you succeed at work and impress your English-speaking colleagues! We’ve included plenty of vocabulary with meanings, examples, dialogues and exercises to build your understanding of how English is spoken in HR departments in the UK. Let’s get cracking!

Moving To The UK For Work (After Brexit)

Due to Brexit, the days of mainland Europeans and Brits moving to work freely in each other's countries are sadly over. However, this doesn't mean you have to give up on your dream of living and working in the UK! In fact, it may be easier than you think to get a job in Britain today. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the information and steps you need to know…

English For The Office: Polite Expressions, Tips & Examples

To be successful in business, it is important to sound polite, helpful and professional with your colleagues and clients at the office. Brits and Americans use specific language and etiquette to achieve this. In this guide, we will show you how to make the right impression so that your English sounds polite at work. Let’s jump in!

Conference Calls In English: Vocabulary, Tips & Examples

Now that more professionals are WFH (Working From Home) than ever before, logging on to conference calls is the most popular way to conduct work meetings. Whether you use Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, the English we use for conference calls is generally the same. Let’s take a look at some useful expressions you can use to impress your colleagues on a call!

45 Business Idioms to Enhance Your Professional English

Want to improve your vocabulary for work? In this study guide, our experienced UK accountant and English teacher Kevin Simmons will walk you through the most useful business idioms. We’ve included a list of 45 idioms with clear definitions and examples to help you feel confident with your business English. Let’s go!

Business English Vocabulary You Should Know (45 Terms & Examples)

Want to improve your business vocabulary? In this study guide, our experienced UK accountant and English teacher Kevin Simmons will walk you through the most useful terms and expressions. We’ve included a list of 45 terms with clear definitions and examples in context to help you feel confident with your business English. Let’s take a look!

45 Must-Know Terms to Improve Your Financial Vocabulary in English

Want to improve your vocabulary for finance? In this detailed study guide, our experienced UK accountant and English teacher Kevin Simmons will teach you the most useful financial words and phrases. We’ve included a list of 45 terms with clear definitions and examples in context to help you feel more confident with your English at work. Don’t forget to try the exercises at the end! Ready? Let’s get to it…

English Vocabulary for Accounting (With Examples)

Want to improve your vocabulary for accounting? In this study guide, our experienced UK accountant and English teacher Kevin Simmons will walk you through the most useful vocabulary. We’ve included a list of 45 terms with clear definitions and examples in context to help you feel confident when doing accountancy in English. Ready? Let’s jump right in!

25 ways to improve your business English for effective communication at work

Is your English holding you back at work? Do you want to improve your business English for more effective communication? It is easier than you think! In this expert guide, we walk you through 25 simple methods that you can use each day to enhance your professional English.

English for Nurses: Online ESL Courses for Nurses and Midwives

If you are considering a nursing career in the UK, it is essential that you improve your fluency in medical English, as well as your ability to communicate with local British patients and colleagues

English for doctors: How to improve your medical English online

For doctors and medical professionals from around the world, the UK is an attractive destination due to the career opportunities and financial stability it offers.

How to prepare for a job interview in English via Skype

Modern technology and the internet are changing the face of HR and recruitment in companies across the globe.

Job Interview English by Skype

Preparing for a job interview can be daunting at the best of times but when the interview isn’t in your native language the challenge is far greater.

Preparing for a job interview in English

Successfully passing a job interview in English requires training and preparation in two key areas: language skills and interview technique.

Business English via Skype

Business people are some of the busiest students and often complain about having too little time to study.