As a person for whom English is not their first language, there are common grammatical mistakes that can lead to your being misunderstood by colleagues.

Here are the top two most common grammar mistakes a business professional might make when communicating at work.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are communicating virtually now more than ever. Whether it be phone calls or video conferencing like Zoom or Teams, communicating with colleagues has become heavily reliant on technology. These new ways of business communication can add an extra hurdle to business professionals for whom English is not their first language. If this is you, read on, because I have some effective tips for you.

As a business executive for whom English is not your first language, giving a business speech in English is a daunting task.

While public speaking is a common anxiety for many of us, this anxiety can be exacerbated when English is not your first language. Here are four proactive strategies you can implement to help overcome your public speaking nerves and make a more professional and eloquent impression at work.

Leading a team of English speakers when English is not your first language can be challenging. It is further compounded by the fact that you did not grow up in the same country or culture as your employees. Bridging this language and cultural divide is paramount for building a strong team dynamic. Following are five tips that you, as a business leader, might implement to enhance your communication skills in the workplace.

Whatever your industry or experience level, working in a professional setting where you lack fluency in the native language of business, can be stressful and intimidating.

A common cause of this type of stress might be your coworkers struggling to understand you. No doubt, this is likely to make you dread public speaking or presenting.