A career fair can be a great way to make connections and maybe even find your next job. You probably did a lot of preparation ahead of time, working on your resume and your online profile. However, you can’t sit back and relax once the fair is over. You need to follow up with an …
Even the most common question like “How’s your day?” can be a little tricky to deal with at times. We hear it all the time, yes. We ask the same question to others quite a lot too. Interestingly, our response mainly depends on how we feel about the person asking how our day was or …
The phrase ‘How was your day?’ is fantastically versatile. You can use it with acquaintances as an ice breaker, with friends to express an interest and with romantic partners to show you care. So, if you want to know how to check in with your Spanish speaking friends, without repeating the same sentences over and …
Inevitably you will hear the words ‘¿Cómo estás?’ in Spanish. It means “how are you?” Sometimes you may want to tell someone you are “so-so” and other times say “I miss you” So, if you want to broaden your vocabulary so you can express yourself better, keep reading. This post teaches you 25 interesting ways …
No matter how seasoned we become in our professions, we still need to seek advice from others. We mainly do this by using the phrase “please advise.” Although most of us make use of this expression in email writing, we could still get confused as to how to apply it in other contexts every once …
There are many ways to say “excuse me” in English and we use different expressions depending on the situation. Spanish has many ways to use the expression too and if you use them correctly you can speak like a native. So the next time you need to ask someone for some more time or to …
As you may already know, transition words and phrases like “with this in mind” make our ideas more cohesive in writing and speaking. These expressions become way more important in the world of texts. This is because they are used in connecting ideas and defining their relationships. Human as we are, our thoughts are naturally …
Despite having its roots in military communication, “keep me in the loop” has become quite of a useful phrase in business English too. When someone says “keep me in the loop,” that person is asking you to give updates on whatever task, project, event, or activity you are doing. Sometimes, though, we feel like this …
Thanking someone when they do something for you is a grand gesture. In Latin America, there is an expectation of politeness. So if you want to learn how to express your gratitude in Spanish without repeating the same sentence, keep reading because today you’re learning how to say “you’re welcome in 14 ways.” 14 …
After lots of searching, working hard on your resume and several interviews, you’ve finally found a job. You’re settling in, getting to know your coworkers and figuring out where the best nearby lunch places are — when suddenly you hear from your dream job, or at least a better job than the one you have. …
Although labeling an envelope might seem to be a harmless task on the surface, it is something that needs some amount of deliberateness. Writing the correct labels not only on an envelope but also on other detail-dependent items like parcels is key in making smooth transactions happen. So, in our post today, we lay down …
If you have received a scholarship, then first of all, congratulations are in order! One of your next steps should be to write a thank you letter for the scholarship. This is a way of letting the people who contribute to the scholarship that you acknowledge and are grateful for their help. This article will …
When you quit a job, you usually need to let your employers know two weeks ahead of time. This is the standard. There are occasions when you might want to give three or four weeks’ notice. For example, if you have a high-level job or a lot of responsibilities, you may want to give more …
When speaking Spanish, you want people to know you spend time learning alternative ways to say things. Repeating yourself can become boring and lead to a dull conversation. It can also seem that you’re not trying to communicate well. In today’s article, we’ll look at different ways to say “What are you doing?” in Spanish, …
Slang is an integral part of any language. Every country, no matter what language they speak, has unique slang and expressions. Generation after generation, Mexicans have created tons of expressions to refer to many different situations and life lessons. “Échale ganas” is an expression commonly used in the country, and while at times it may …
Not only limited to the business world, we also reach out to people using the expression “I am contacting you…” all the time. But as you may know, there is a multitude of ways on communicating the intent of our message to someone. So, today, we’ll look into the variations and alternatives to the phrase …
In email writing, the golden rule is to always include a statement of purpose or intent. The expression “I wanted to follow up…” is one example of such a message. Truth be told, we dislike using the same expression time and time again because we feel like we can actually be more creative if we …
If you want to speak Spanish like a native, you need to use many expressions. Saying the same sentences multiple times can become boring. Asking someone where they are from is an important conversation starter. So if you want to know how to ask this and get it right, keep reading. How to Ask …
Human as we are, we show our affection by sending “I miss you” messages to people that we fancy or like on different levels. Reality check, we may or may not feel the same toward the other party. At times, we even want to goof around and just be silly in the way we respond. …
There are a lot of reasons why it’s bad to miss class. You might miss an important lecture, quiz or other information. Missing class can also make it appear as though you are not taking the course seriously. When you have done something wrong, it can be a good idea to write an apology letter …
People leave jobs for many different reasons. One of those reasons may be when a better opportunity comes along. That better opportunity could mean that the new job will help you progress in your career, or it could mean that you are getting paid more. It might simply be a job that fits in …