Blog: Business English Insider

Sie sind in einem internationalen Meeting.

You’re in an international meeting.

A typical day in your job consists of a lot of meetings. They take place live or online, in German or in English. Your job-and all those meetings - can be stressful.

Ever noticed a strange reaction from your conversation partner when you replied with a simple ‘No’ to their question?

Why is presenting in English harder than it should be?

You are usually a good negotiator. Convincing others with strong arguments is an easy task for you. But what is it like to negotiate in English? 

Eloquence is a must in your native language, German. You consider yourself an expert, and you show it that way. So naturally, when you switch to English in business, you apply the same rules.

You usually speak English with confidence in business, but when you are stressed, you don't strike the right tone.

In this post, learn how to make your English sound more natural and polite in international business situations, without losing your clarity.

If you're like many introverts I've coached, you may be certain of one thing: you need to speak up more in business situations. 

Are you tired of losing international staff after just 2–3 years?

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