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English is the language of business around the world. International seminars, conferences, and meetings are organized in English; large MNCs and corporate firms also prefer English as the language of communication . If you want to succeed on the big level, then it is necessary to be acquainted well with the nitty-gritty of business English, because more often than not, you will find yourself traveling to cities in new countries for onsite work. Here are some useful business English expressions you should be aware of: 1. Carve out a niche Meaning: To find a specialized market that you can control Example: To succeed in the competitive world of freelancing, you have to carve out a niche in order to succeed. 2. Bring to the table Meaning: Whatever you can possibly offer Example: I will set up a meeting with the client to convey him what we can bring to the table. 3. On a shoestring Meaning: With limited money or budget Example: We a...

Learning English can be a deeply satisfying experience both intellectually and professionally. When you learn English, new avenues open for job opportunities, you becomes more aware of the social and cultural identities of people around the world and how the English language has become the facilitator of communication among people in different countries.  However, there are also some pitfalls of learning the language as you find it increasingly difficult to pronounce the words in the correct manner. There are many factors to this, with mother tongue influence being a leading cause among people in the eastern states of Bihar and U.P., where there is a tendency to utter ‘sh’ as ‘s’. There are different ways through which you can improve your English pronunciation. There is no short cut and you will have to work diligently on these steps for an extended duration of time to witness long-term gains. Here are some recommended ways: 1. Record Yourself Speaking English...

At Pep Talk India , one of the most common enquiries we receive from our students is regarding stuttering or stammering while speaking on the stage or during a presentation. There are many people in this world who are well-versed with most aspects of the English language, but when it comes to giving a public speech, they fumble, hesitate, and repeat stuff to the point that it breaks their confidence. Being unable to express yourself is an incredibly frustrating experience and finding yourself tongue-tied during a crucial presentation that could significantly impact your career can push down your morale for the future. After taking into account the experiences of hundreds of students, and actively training them to overcome their fears and hesitation during public speaking, the Pep Talk India team has come up with some extremely effective tips that will help you overcome your stuttering: 1. Practice Deep Breathing One of the main reasons why your words come out like a garbled...

Learning is a continuous process and excellence in any field can be achieved only through dedication and intense hard work. In order to improve your vocabulary for SSC exams, you must have a meticulous and well-structured study plan that ensures proper practice and covers all the aspects of the English language, right from learning the word origins and their roots, to understanding the semantics and usage in different contexts. Here the top vocabulary building tips you can inculcate in your study plan to succeed in the SSC exam: Tip #1 Understand the root words If you learn and understand the root words then take it a guarantee from us that not only your vocab will improve significantly and you will learn new words at a quick pace, but you also won’t forget those words for a long time. Dissect a word, understand what it is made of i.e. prefix-root-suffix . In that way, you will also be able to identify and link the same word root to other words, thus making it easier ...