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323 April 2024
The art of criticism: How to be polite and constructive
In our professional life, we all have to master the art of criticism at some point. This task can be challenging even in a native language, and it often looks daunting when we face the necessity to criticize people from other cultures in a foreign language.
16 April 2024
Accent: How to boost your intelligibility
What is most important for pronunciation? To be understood!
15 April 2024
The art of emailing: Being polite and / or firm?
How to find the right wording for a request in a business email? How to tackle a delicate or potentially problematic situation in correspondence? Where does the fine line between assertiveness and impoliteness lie?