Business English Ace #Vocabulary - Forbearance - #Video

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Our Business English Ace Vocabulary Word of the Week is FORBEARANCE.

Have you used this word before? Have you ever received a forbearance?

Watch the video to find out the term's true meaning!

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Top #Business Skill Countdown - 5 - #Decision-Making

Today we begin our Top Business Skill Countdown.

For the next five Fridays you will learn a new Top Business Skill needed to gain the personal and professional success you seek.

The #5 Top Business Skill is Decision-Making. 

Below you get   key steps for a thorough decision-making process. 

Decision-Making Process

1. Make a list of all possible solutions.
Conjure a menu of possible options and desired outcomes.
2. Set a deadline.
Do not belabor a decison forever. Fix an ending date and organize the decision-making process around that specificed time.

3. Name the person(s) responsible for the decision.
Who is best equipped to make the final decision?

4. Gather the facts.
Research possible solutions. Get the facts from all available sources.

5. Establish a criteria that reflects a set of values.
What is the most important outcome? Why? What values are more significant than others?

6. Weigh pros and cons of a certain decision.

Do the positive aspects of a decision outweight any negative consequences?

7. Weigh the risks of a certain decision versus outcomes.
Does the decision contain inherent risks? Are the risks tolerable?

8. Make the decision.
Narrow your choices down to two or three options. The final act is to make the best decision possible. 

Conclusion

Decision-making is a valued business skill for both candidates seeking employment and current professionals looking for a promotion.

Great preparation for making tough calls on matters is experience. 

However, theoretical study of the decision-making process and drawing conclusions from past cases can help you be ready for independently making decisions.
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#BusinessEnglish Ace #Video - Driving Expresssion in English

Do you drive a car, moto, or even a bicycle to work or school?

Watch our video today to pick up some English expressions for driving!

The next time you are in traffic - remember these helpful vocabulary phrases!


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Business #English Ace #Video - Confusing Word Pair - Infer/Imply

Watch the video below to find out more about how to correctly use Infer and Imply in sentences.

This Confusing English Word Pair even befuddles native English speakers!


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Business English Ace #Vocabulary - yield-to-maturity - #Video

The Business English Ace Video of the Week is about the world of bonds.

Do you own any bonds in your own portfolio?

Watch the video to discover the meaning of our financial vocabulary term - yield-to-maturity.

Please tweet your friends so they may also learn a new financial English term! Tx:)

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#BusinessWriting Series - Writing Memos /6

Writing memos is sometimes the bread and butter - to coin a phrase - of life at the office.

The more effective you can convey information in your memos, the more influence you wield and greater profile you can build before your bosses.

Below you are going to learn some tips for clear, effective, and memorable memos. Actually, the word memorandum, comes from the Latin word memorandus, which means, "to be remembered." 

Thus a memo is your chance to shine at the office!

First, let's take a look at why you write business memos.

Memo Purposes

In general, memos have a two purposes: 1) to bring attention to problems and 2)  to solve problems.

The content of memos varies widely: 

• Giving recommendations
• Outlining new procedures
• Announcing personnel changes
• Conveying confidential information 

These are just some of the main functions memos can serve. 

Memo Writing Tips

1. Keep it short

"Brevity is the wit of soul," said Shakespeare. Get to your point! Let the reader know what you are writing about in an instant. 

2.  Start strong. 

Make your first sentence strong and compelling. It should make readers want to keep reading.

3. Choose the right tone.

Many memos are meant merely to inform while others inspire. If you want to inspire, get beyond the basics and share some details or a story that engages, impresses or conveys your values or your vision.  

4. Be transparent and clear about your goals.

Be transparent about the reasons for a decision. 

Conclude your memo with a Call-to-Action (CTA). What do you want the readers to do after they’ve read to the bottom of your email? 

Know what you want to accomplish—and articulate the action steps you want from everyone. Don’t leave any margin for guessing.

5.  Write clearly.

Before you start writing your memo, write a one-sentence synopsis that encapsulates what you want to say, consider to whom you want to say it and what you want the end result to be.

If employees for whom English is a second language are going to read your memo, avoid slang, idioms, or colloquial langauge which may not be easily understandable by your reader.  

6. Anticipate reactions.

How are your readers going to react?

Think through how people will likely react to your announcement and what will cause worry or stress.  

Prepare your arguments to support your conclusions just in case.

7. Beware of Criticism. 

Edit anything overly critical of specific people. Save criticism for private conversations.   

8. Edit it—twice. And get someone else to do so too.

Never send a memo like an email in haste or anger. Set your document aside for a "cooling down" period. While 15 minutes is the norma, 12 to 24 hours is better.
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#BusinessEnglish Ace #Video - Difficult English Pronunciation Made Easy

Do you think English is difficult to speak?

Watch our featured video today to help you better pronounce some difficult English words.

Start today saying more clearly words you need to communicate in English!




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Business #English Ace #Video - Confusing Word Pair - Good/Well

Do you know the difference between good and well?

Even native English speakers struggle with this Confusing English Word Pair!

Watch the video to finally learn the distinction between Good vs Well!

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Business English Ace #Vocabulary - class action - #Video

Our Business English Ace Vocabulary word of the week centers on legal action.

Watch the video to learn the meaning of "class action." 

Please tweet your friends about this vocabulary video! Tx:)

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Read the Tweet Chat Notes on #English #Vocabulary (September 3, 2014)

I am proud to present the Tweet Chat notes from this week on English Vocabulary.

As you may know, all this week was dedicated to improving your vocabulary with tips and actual vocabulary words in our Smart Vocabulary Countdown.

Please read below the notes from the Tweet Chat. 

You get:

1. 3 mistakes to avoid when building your word wealth
2. 3 smart vocabulary terms to boost your lexicon now
3. 3 website resources for immediately impacting your vocabulary now.

Thank you for your interest in growing your vocabulary and personal and professional success along the way.

Pls tweet your friends so they may also benefit from the Tweet Chat presentation!

Tweet Chat Notes: September 2014 by H. E. Colby

Smart and Powerful #Vocabulary Countdown - #Quiz [Download]

So, did you enjoy the Smart and Powerful Vocabulary Countdown this week?

It is time for the quiz as we promised! You did study, right?

Download the PDF file of the vocabulary quiz. 

Good Luck!

H. E. Colby

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Grow Your Smart #Vocabulary Countdown - #1 (#VIDEO) - APLOMB

The Vocabulary Countdown

We have reached the final day of our Smart Vocabulary Countdown in videos (subscribe to the Business English Ace YouTube Channel).  

Have we helped you reach your smart vocabulary target?

Have you enjoyed the previous four (4) words? Remember, a vocabulary quiz follows our countdown today. So make sure you have studied :)

#5 - PLIANT

#4 - BALK

#3 - LAVISH

#2 - MANIFOLD

#1 Smart Vocabulary Countdown Word....APLOMB

Build your word wealth for a lifeitme, not just this week. 

The Number 1 Useful Vocabulart Term

Increasing your smart word power is easier with thematic lists as found in my latest eBook - Grow Your Word Power: 301 Useful Vocabulary Terms. 

Now watch the video to learn more about the word APLOMB. Do you have aplomb? Hint: I hope so!

Remember study for the smart vocabulary quiz tomorrow! 

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Grow Your Smart #Vocabulary Countdown - #2 (#VIDEO) - MANIFOLD

MANIFOLD is the number 2 word in our Useful Vocabulary Countdown on video (subscribe to the Business English Ace YouTube Channel). 

Do you know how to use manifold in a sentence?

Watch the video below to learn more about the word manifold. 

Incorporate manifold in your own daily conversations or writing starting today. Remember, a strong vocabulary is a secret you have to gain an advantage over colleagues and clients alike.

Increase your vocabulary today by checking out my latest ebook - Grow Your Word Power: 301 Useful Vocabulary Terms.



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Smart and Powerful #Vocabulary #Video Playlist

This week our vocabulary countdown gave you five (5) useful vocabulary terms to enrich your word wealth. 

As you know, a large lexicon is a secret advantage you have to influence both colleagues and clients. 

Now, with our special video playlist you are about to boost your vocabulary more! [subscribe to my Business English Ace Channel].

Get comfortable. 

Pull out your vocabulary notebook and prepare to fill it with awesome terms. 

Increase your smart and powerful vocablary  and your prestige at the office! 

You will feel smarter after incorporating these terms in your active vocabulary!

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Are you ready to build your word wealth? 

Earn more money. Communicate effectively. 

Earn the respect of both friends, colleagues, and clients! 

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Grow Your Word Wealth - #Video Playlist

We invite you to watch our video playlist (Grow Your Vocabulary Today) of five (5) informative videos that give you good reasons WHY and HOW to build your word wealth. 

The videos are in logically ordered that allows you to easily absorb the insights and information. We searched YouTube to cull the best videos and created this playlist especially for you, our loyal reader! 

Enjoy watching these educational videos. Here's to your future personal and professional success! 

Incidentally, if you want to start now enhancing your vocabulary today, check out my latest eBook: Grow Your Word Power: 301 Useful Vocabulary Terms.

FLASH #TWEETCHAT - TONIGHT - 8p-9p (NEW YORK)

Join me for a FLASH Tweet Chat tonight from 8p to 9p (New York Time) on English Vocabulary. Check your time here!

Send your questions now to #ASKCOLBY. The best three (3) questions get a FREE copy of my latest ebook, Grow Your Vocabulary: 301 Useful Vocabulary Terms.

Tonight, you will learn:

• three (3) Mistakes to Avoid while Learning English Vocabulary
• learn three (3) smart words that you need to grow your vocabulary.

Please tell your friends!

I look forward to meeting all of you online!

H. E. Colby
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Grow Your Smart #Vocabulary Countdown - #3 (#VIDEO) - LAVISH

Welcome to Day 3 of our five (5) day Countdown of Useful Vocabulary Terms on video (subscribe to the Business English Ace YouTube Channel).

As you know, whether a student or native speaker of English, a large vocabulary is an unfair advantage you have over colleagues and clients.

If your vocabulary is limited, so are you career opportunities.

Improve your vocabulary today by watching the video about our #3 useful vocabulary word - LAVISH.



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Use Word Lists to Grow Your #Vocabulary

The direct approach to acquiring vocabulary is one method to quickly and efficiently build your word wealth. Word lists, preferably aranged by themes, helps students to speed up their vocabulary acquisition. 

As you may know, research indicates a large lexicon is a secret tool to use for both personal and professional success.

Many students and professionals do not have the time to read widely and look up definitions in a dictionary to strengthen their vocabulary.

Please watch the video to learn how word lists are a sure bet to aid your vocabulary acquisition and attainment of lifetime goals.

Consult my latest ebook for useful word lists (arranged in thematic units) to do just that!

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Earn more money. Communicate effectively. Earn the respect of both friends, colleagues, and clients!


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Grow Your Smart #Vocabulary Countdown - #4 (#VIDEO) - BALK

In Day 2 of our Countdown of 5 Useful Vocabulary Terms on video (subscribe to the Business English Ace YouTube Channel), we proudyly present the #4 term - BALK.

As you know, a large lexicion is key to greater personal and professional success from communicating better to commanding greater respect and credibility. 

Remember, people to judge you by the words you speak and write. 

Watch the video to find out more about balk. There is a quiz at the end of the countdown to test your knowledge of our five vocabulary terms this week!

Are you ready to build your word wealth?

Earn more money. Communicate effectively. Earn the respect of both friends, colleagues, and clients!


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Overcome Your #Vocabulary Gap!

Most students and native speakers of English face a vocabulary gap.

The gulf between those speakers who can successfully manage a sophisticated English vocabulary and those who cannot continues to play a large role in obtaining both personal and professional achievements.

Which side are you on?

Is your English vocabulary subpar? 

Read on about the vulnerability of English speakers who do not even know about the vocabulary gap.

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Overcome Your Vocabulary Gap from Hilda E. Colby

Research indicates that studying thematic word-lists can both add words to your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension of texts containing
these words.

Are you ready to build your word wealth?

Earn more money. Communicate effectively. Earn the respect of both friends, colleagues, and clients!


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Build Your Word Wealth for #Vocabulary Success!

Vocabulary learning is an important element for every language learner.

Research indicates that direct studying of specific words can increase your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension. 

Learn the importance of building your word wealth by reading the article below.

Here's to your personal and professional success you seek and deserve!


Build Your Word Wealth by H. E. Colby

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Grow Your Smart #Vocabulary Countdown - #5 (#VIDEO) - PLIANT

Welcome to the Grow Your Smart Vocabulary Countdown!

As you know, a strong English vocabulary gives you an unfair advantage over colleagues and clients. 

Your spoken and written words demonstrate your intelligence and competence to the world. 

For the next five days, we countdown five (5) useful vocabulary terms on video you need to know! (subscribe to the Business English Ace YouTube Channel). 

Today, we begin with the world - PLIANT.

Watch the video to learn the definition, see the word in a sample sentence, and get a synonym to help expand your smart vocabulary!

Please revisit the site every day this special week for another vocabulary video leading to the #1 useful vocabulary word.

If you are serious and want to get the respect from colleagues and wow your clients, check out my latest English ebook - Grow Your Word Power: 301 Vocabulary Terms!