250 Ways to Say It in Business English

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250 WAYS TO SAY IT IN BUSINESS ENGLISH FOREWORD I started compiling these expressions when a student asked me for a list of “phrases to say” in different business situations. He had gone through a few English courses and felt that teachers had always taught him the same functions. “I‟ve learnt how to ask someone to open a window several times,” he commented, “but no one has told me what to say when I have to give bad news.” 250 Ways to Say It in Business English is for people who want a quick guide on what to say in common situations. Five examples have been written for each function to give readers the opportunity to find the phrase that suits their needs best. The last thirty-three examples refer exclusively to telephoning. Language learners might consider printing and keeping the list near the phone so they can browse through it when they know an international call is coming. All in all, a choice of one thousand two hundred and fifty phrases that, I hope, can help you speak business English more effectively. ABOUT THIS E - BOOK Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, Barcelona, 2010. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form without written authorization from the author. You may reach the author at internet@andymiles.com, at + 34 934 230 229 or at these websites: www.englishphone.biz – www.words300.com www.barcelonaenglish.com – www.madridenglish.net 250 Ways to Say It in Business English Copyright by Andrew D. Miles and English for Business, 2010 LIST OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Introduce yourself formally Introduce yourself less formally Reply to a formal introduction Reply to an informal introduction Introduce yourself before a

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