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Communication, Email Writing

Academic Emails: 4 Useful Pointers to Consider When Contacting a Professor

For college students, establishing a good relationship with instructors can lead to a better learning experience, higher grades, and internship…

1 min read June 28, 2022
Communication

How can I improve my understanding of native-English speakers? Part 1

5 min read May 11, 2020
Communication

How should I write messages to friends and family during self-isolation?

2 min read April 7, 2020
News

British government outraged by new EU regulations regarding the use of English

5 min read April 1, 2020
Communication

What typical English phrases might I need during these difficult times of Covid-19?

4 min read March 20, 2020
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Business, Communication, Email Writing, Writing

‘Abovementioned’ vs. ‘Mentioned Above’: Which Version Is Correct?

Incoming grammar lesson! Quite a few TextRanch users have wondered whether ‘abovementioned’ should be written as one word or if…

1 min read June 20, 2022
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Business, Email Writing

Email Writing: How to Use ‘Attachment’ & ‘Attached’ Correctly

In the context of email communication, ‘attached’ and ‘attachment’ are two words that frequently pop up. They are closely related…

1 min read June 14, 2022
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Business, Email Writing, Writing

Business Email Guide: How to Request a Refund with Grace

Almost everyone makes a bad purchase at some point. This unpleasant scenario has happened to just about all of us:…

2 min read June 6, 2022
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Business, Email Writing, Writing

Business Email Guide: How to Bid a Leaving Coworker Farewell

News has spread throughout the office, and a valued coworker is planning to retire, switch to another company, or maybe…

2 min read May 30, 2022
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Business, Email Writing, Writing

Solving 5 Redundant Phrases Found in Business Emails

In English grammar, redundancy is the concept of using more words than needed to describe the same idea. Some classic…

1 min read May 23, 2022
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Business, Email Writing, Writing

Please vs. Kindly: Which Option Is Better?

When making a polite request, there are two main adverbs at our disposal: ‘please’ and ‘kindly’. English learners sometimes feel…

1 min read May 10, 2022
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Business, Communication, Email Writing

5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Workplace Emails

Composing a business email is just like penning a business letter. Certain norms are expected, such as polite etiquette, concision,…

1 min read May 2, 2022
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Business, Email Writing

How to Properly Format Amounts and Dates in Business Communications

Though it may seem like a subject to gloss over without much thought, consistent formatting is actually an integral part…

1 min read April 12, 2022
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Business, Communication, Email Writing

Defining Another 10 Popular Business Expressions + Sample Sentences (Part 2)

If you caught last week’s post, you know that English idioms are found everywhere in the professional world. In an…

1 min read April 4, 2022
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Business, Communication

Defining 10 Popular Business English Expressions + Sample Sentences

Spend a week in an office full of native English speakers, and one thing you’ll definitely notice is that they…

1 min read March 30, 2022
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