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What Is Problem Solving in Business?

What is Problem Solving in Business? A business underperforming and failing to maximise its profitability requires analysis. Stakeholders must identify obstacles and design strategies to overcome them. If staff members cannot harness their full potential, leaders must also of take stock, dig deep, and work toward resolving underlying issues. Life problem-solving skills likely represent a… Continue reading What Is Problem Solving in Business?

English Small Talk for Professionals

English Small Talk for Professionals Globalisation has put professional English communication at the heart of skill development regardless of the industry. As you build your career and profile in international business, you soon realise that you must refine your English business communication skills far beyond vacation chatter. Industry-specific vocabulary, phrases for meetings, and concise email… Continue reading English Small Talk for Professionals

Presentation Skills Guide

Presentation Skills Guide Love them or loathe them, sooner or later, it will be your turn again to give a presentation. While in business, presentations are about driving growth, academic presentations have many purposes, all demanding excellence. This article delivers a step-by-step guide to presentation skills for academics, in five parts, namely research, preparation and… Continue reading Presentation Skills Guide

What Is Hiberno English?

What Is Hiberno English? You are sure to be aware of American and British English. You may even realise that Australian and Canadian English have specific linguistic patterns and traits. But what is Hiberno English and more importantly, how much does it deviate from British English? The English, people speak in Ireland, is officially called… Continue reading What Is Hiberno English?

Professional Communication in English

Professional Communication in English In all probability, your English is excellent. So why do you get tongue-tied at meetings with native English speakers? Anyone who has learnt English will tell you that the language starts out deceptively easy and ends up seemingly impossible to conquer. Professional communication in English requires a linguistic skillset you are… Continue reading Professional Communication in English

“I Recommend English for the Workplace” – Miguel (Spain)

We recently sat down with Miguel from Spain to get some feedback on his experience participating in our specialised Erasmus+ course ‘English for the Workplace’ in our Galway centre. You can read the interview below or watch the video above. What is your name and where are you from? Hello. My name is Miguel, I… Continue reading “I Recommend English for the Workplace” – Miguel (Spain)

How to Improve Your English Listening Skills

In my role as a teacher here at the Atlantic Centre of Education, I have heard students say time and time again that they want to improve their listening skills because it is such an important factor in learning English. Attending lessons in school with native English speakers is the best way to improve your listening… Continue reading How to Improve Your English Listening Skills