Monthly Archives: April 2008

Email Tune-up 01 – Example Answer for Writing Task 1

This is our response to the writing task. How does this compare to yours? Did you cover all the points in the task? Do you think it was clear and easy to understand?

Example Answer

RE: Safety test review meeting

Dear Team,

The entire team will be holding a meeting on the morning of March 21 (Wednesday) to review the results of our most recent safety test.

The meeting will run from 11.00 to 12.00 and will be held on the second floor in the main meeting room. Each of you should prepare by bringing the documentation from the latest test.

I look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday morning.

Best regards,

Simon

BEP 91 ADV – Job Interviews: Questions for the Interviewer

In this Business English Podcast, we’ll focus on how to handle the question: “Do you have any questions for me?” We’ll talk about what interviewers expect from you and we’ll emphasize the importance of preparation. We’ll also study how you can use this opportunity to “interview the interviewer” – that is, to find out whether the company is a good fit for you. Meanwhile, we’ll talk about how, for the interviewer, this is a chance to put your company in the best possible light.

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