Navigating Travel & Daily Communication
Travel & Communication Scenarios
Airport Incidents: Navigating Travel Challenges
Flight Cancellation & Upgrade
- Agent: Can I see your passport, please, madam?
- Passenger: Yes. Here you are.
- Agent: I’m afraid your flight is cancelled.
- Passenger: Cancelled?
- Agent: Yes, there’s a technical problem. But there is another plane for Amsterdam an hour later.
- Passenger: But I have a connecting flight in Amsterdam. I have another plane to Stockholm. I only had one hour between the two flights.
- Agent: Don’t worry,
Essential English for Professional Communication
Job Interview Success
Key Aptitudes for Interviews
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Ambitious
- Careful
- Careless (Note: This is typically a weakness, not an aptitude)
- Punctual
Effective Interview Phrases
Here are some positive phrases to use during a job interview:
- I’m looking for new challenges.
- I want to develop my skills, my strengths, and gain more experience.
- One of my weaknesses is that I put a lot of effort into details, and I’m a perfectionist.
Interview Vocabulary: Strengths &
Read MoreEnglish Verb Tenses & Modals: Example Sentences
Phrases with Verb To Be
- + She was at the museum (Ella estaba en el museo)
- – He is not at school today (Él no está en la escuela hoy)
- ? Were they late to the meeting? (¿Llegaron tarde a la reunión?)
Regular Verbs: Past Simple
- + She practiced basketball after school (Ella practicó baloncesto después de la escuela)
- – They didn’t play soccer on Saturday. (Ellos no jugaron fútbol el sábado)
- ? Did you train for the race yesterday? (¿Entrenaste para la carrera ayer?)
Phrases with ‘Had’ (Past Simple of
Business Correspondence & CV Templates for Professionals
Curriculum Vitae
This section outlines key personal, educational, and professional details.
Personal Details
- Name/Surname: [Your Name/Surname]
- Date of Birth: [DD/MM/YYYY]
- Place of Birth: [Your Place of Birth]
- Marital Status: Single
Contact Information
- Address: [Your Address]
- Telephone: [Your Telephone Number]
- E-mail: [Your Email Address]
Education
- 1992-2005: Santo Domingo de Nazaret School
- 2005-2007: High School
- 2007-2012: La Laguna University
Work Experience
Details of previous employment, responsibilities, and
Read MoreEffective Complaint Letter Examples & Writing Tips
Complaint Letter Examples and Writing Tips
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to complain about the unsatisfactory service I received from your company.
On 25th March, I purchased an HB 1 Smartphone from your London branch. The problems began the first day when the phone wouldn’t charge. I returned to the shop and was given a new charger. Then, yesterday, the battery died completely. This time, I was told that the battery was faulty and that I could buy a new one for 35€. I was shocked because my phone
Read MoreMastering Professional Business Communication Examples
Mastering Professional Business Communication
Effective communication is crucial in any professional setting. These examples demonstrate how to craft clear, concise, and professional emails and letters for various business scenarios.
Confirming a Business Meeting
This email confirms a scheduled meeting, providing essential details and directions.
Hi Margaret,
I'd like to confirm the meeting with Thomas Ward at 11:00 AM on September 23rd in our offices.
Our offices are located in Globe Tower, 55 Queen'