Socializing - Invitations

Have you ever been invited to a party that you didn't want to go? Find out how to turn down unwanted invitations in the future.

How to turn down an invitation

Socializing - Business Meals

In most parts of the world, having lunch or dinner together is an important part of doing business. No matter where you are doing business, it’s important to be able to handle the basics of dining out.

These skills will be the focus of this post.

Business Meals

Telephoning - Connecting

There are certain phrases you might hear when you telephone a company hoping to talk to someone. Can you remember any of them? Before dealing with this post, let's have a brainstorming session on the phrases you might use or hear when trying to get connected.

Telephoning - Getting connected

Meetings - Interrupting

In business meetings it is sometimes necessary to interrupt a speaker. This is possible but it should be done politely. We'll be looking at some ways you can do this.
Meetings - Interruptions

Appointments - Quiz

Business people meet clients, suppliers, colleagues on a regular basis. Being able to make, change and cancel appointments is an important skill in business English.
Here is a quiz on the topic "Appointments". You can check your answers once finished.