Professional English

Essential Language Skills for the Modern Workplace

Why Professional English Matters

In today’s globalized job market, strong professional English skills are no longer optional—they’re essential. Whether you're writing a business email, leading a meeting, or interviewing for a promotion, clear and confident communication sets you apart.

Core Areas of Professional English

Business Writing: Emails, reports, proposals, and memos
Meetings & Calls: Participating, leading, and summarizing effectively
Presentation Skills: Structuring talks and engaging audiences
Networking: Small talk, introductions, and follow-ups
Job Interviews: Answering questions and asking insightful ones

Quick Tips for Daily Use

Be Concise

Avoid wordiness. “Please find attached” → “Attached is…”

Use Active Voice

“The team completed the project” > “The project was completed by the team.”

Polite Requests

“Could you please…?” or “Would you mind…?” sound more professional.

Avoid Slang

Stick to standard phrases like “I’ll look into it” instead of “I’ll check it out.”

Common Phrases by Situation

Email Opening: “I hope this message finds you well.”
Meeting Start: “Let’s get started. First on the agenda is…”
Clarifying: “Just to confirm, you’re suggesting that…?”
Disagreeing Politely: “That’s an interesting point, though I see it differently because…”
Closing a Call: “Thanks everyone—great discussion. I’ll send the action items by EOD.”