If you think Business English is just about mastering vocabulary and grammar, think again. In our latest podcast episode, 'Overheard in... | Business English Mistakes from Around the Globe', we offer a whirlwind tour of errors often made in different professional settings.

From conference calls to networking events, we expose the pitfalls that even seasoned professionals stumble upon, revealing how these missteps can disrupt the flow of business interactions.
 

Key Takeaways

Emails & Memos

Be cautious with phraseology: "Please do the needful" might sound perfectly fine to you, but it might baffle your colleagues in London or New York. Instead, try: "Please complete the necessary tasks."

Presentation Slides

The wrong idiom can muddy your message. If you say, "We need to grab the bull from its horns," you've nearly got it right—but not quite. The correct phrase is, "We need to take the bull by the horns," meaning to approach a problem decisively.

Business Meetings

Prepositions matter: Saying "Let's finalize this until Friday" could leave room for misinterpretation. The correct phrase, "Let's finalize this by Friday," clearly sets the deadline.

Networking Events

Small errors can create big misunderstandings. For example, "I am looking forward for our collaboration" should actually be "I am looking forward to our collaboration."

Why Listen to This Episode?

Let's face it, when you're in the thick of a business meeting or drafting an urgent email, even the most fluent English speakers can make mistakes. The key is to learn from them.

In this episode, we give you the tools to not just correct but also understand these common mistakes, so you can communicate with clarity and confidence.

Interested? Head over and listen to the full episode now. For more in-depth analysis and actionable insights, consider our premium subscription, which offers even more nuggets of Business English wisdom.

Trust us, this is one linguistic journey worth embarking on!