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Whether you speak or write, connecting the dots for your foreign audience is crucial if you want to reach them. Three simple steps can help.

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Learn more about US vacation culture and why it can be hard for Americans to take time off.

Wouldn't it be great if you could handle spontaneous speaking situations in English with more ease and confidence? Find out how you can.

How your desire to learn more about your potential clients can help you be more effective and successful.

Read about the upsides and downsides of verbal hedging. Learn why and when Americans use it and how it can work for and against you.

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