Being able to ask effective follow-up questions can be a game-changer in the workplace, but a tough skill to master. Find out more about it.

How direct are Americans? Discover nine essential features of US directness and what makes you a great communicator in the United States.

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.

Leading in English doesn't require complicated grammar or elevated vocabulary. Learn what it takes to be effective as a non-native speaker.

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.

Understanding the importance of convenience is crucial for anyone who wants to do business in the United States.

How international is English really? And what can organizations do to ensure that their communication is effective on a global level?

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The pressure to say something intelligent in an ad-hoc situation can be stressful, but there are ways to prepare and grow your confidence.

Insights into US conversation style and how you can successfully join in as a non-native English speaker.

Professionals who work in and with foreign cultures can easily feel torn between being authentic and being effective. Can you be both?

Guidelines, tips, and phrases for expressing gratitude and saying thank you in American English.

You speak English well, and yet, the native speaker across from you is struggling to understand you. How to speak to be understood.

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Why do Americans smile so much? And to what extent should you adjust to the American way and put on a smile when you do business in the US?