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Maria Perak started the discussion Polite Language Writings in the forum Emails: polite language

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:18:05 +0100

Write to a collaborator or colleague who is late sending you a report

Hi Max,

I hope you are having a good week.

I am aware that you have a very busy schedule, especially since Kevin left the company and you took additional responsibilities, but I would be very grateful if you could send January Sales Report by the end of the day.

As far…

Maria Perak replied to the discussion Make a desicion in the forum Case study: make a decision

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:38:16 +0100

Reply to Make a desicion

You’ve completed this task very well and I’m delighted to see you using ‘reporting back’ language fluently and appropriately. Well done Maria.

Here is my feedback and some tweaks to consider:

According to Forbes Magazine, only 1 of 10 startups achieve to take off (reword: only 1 out of 10 startups manages to take off) and become a big company. It…

Maria Perak started the discussion Make a desicion in the forum Case study: make a decision

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:24:26 +0100

Make a desicion

According to Forbes Magazine, only 1 of 10 startups achieve to take off and become a big company. It is very challenging to grow a business from scratch, and not every entrepreneur has the tenacity nor the capabilities to overcome the storm.

I wouldn´t go as far as to say that it will be impossible for Elena to make her business a success, but…

Maria Perak started the discussion Why Alex is excited about this new place and Luca has doubts? in the forum Report back on research

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:44:34 +0100

Why Alex is excited about this new place and Luca has doubts?

Alex is excited about this place because it ticks all the boxes: the infrastructure is already in place, it has first class facilities, it is located in an upcoming area, near the airport and well connected to the city center. However, Luca is not convinced of this place, as it is an abandoned factory, and she is not sure they have enough…

Maria Perak started the discussion "Made in Italy": What Is Behind The Worldwide Famous Label?” in the forum A summary

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:55:29 +0200

"Made in Italy": What Is Behind The Worldwide Famous Label?”

In 2019 Forbes Magazine published the article “Made in Italy”: What Is Behind The Worldwide Famous Label?” in which the author reports some misconducts of the distinguished brand.

Made in Italy is considered a worldwide brand, synonym of quality, authenticity and style. Despite being threatened by several international economic crisis and the…

Maria Perak replied to the discussion Extra practice: 5 Business English expressions in the forum In other words

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:56:07 +0200

Reply to Extra practice: 5 Business English expressions

1- Considering the level of inflation, I think we should address the issue of salary raise

2- There were many applicants for this position, but somehow he pulled off and got the job!

3- If you don´t identify the pain points of your department, you´ll never be able to solve them

4- Please, give everyone a heads up about the…