{"id":50294,"date":"2020-09-17T01:15:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T01:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-1437-how-to-formalize-your-business-english-grammar\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:40:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:40:45","slug":"aee-1437-how-to-formalize-your-business-english-grammar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1437-how-to-formalize-your-business-english-grammar\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 1437: How to Formalize Your Business English Grammar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today we look at ways you can move from formal to informal in the corporate world.<\/p>\n<p>This skill is vital, as it will help you network and build connections at work.<\/p>\n<p>Listen in to have the business English skills you need.<\/p>\n<p>These will help you get your dream career!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Our first Business English webclass is here!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We launched some of our Business English content to a small group of students in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>It was a hit!<\/p>\n<p>Friday, September 18 at 4 p.m. PST is the first webclass.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, September 22 is a second chance to attend!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/real\">You can see times and sign up here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>What will you learn in this webclass?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to go back and forth between informal and formal business English.<\/p>\n<p>Formal English is not appropriate in every situation!<\/p>\n<p>During meetings and while socializing, we switch back and forth all the time!<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t ready, it can be so hard to participate and understand!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll share real-life examples where natives switch tones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<li>Writing <\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tone can be expressed in linking words.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>How can grammar establish tone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Use more formal conjunctions!<\/p>\n<p>This works in both spoken and written English.<\/p>\n<p>In a spoken presentation, you\u2019ll definitely want to sound more polished.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a scientist sharing your findings, it\u2019s more elevated to use \u201cyet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last quarter, we thought most of our market was below the age of 24, yet according to recent data, it\u2019s over the age of 50.<\/p>\n<p>This won\u2019t make you sound overly formal, but will add professionalism.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Formal conjunctions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yet instead of but<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We usually use \u201cbut\u201d as a conjunction in a compound sentence if we\u2019re contrasting.<\/p>\n<p>Switch the conjunction to \u201cyet\u201d to sound more formal and polished.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hence or thus instead of so<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The conjunction \u201cso\u201d is extremely common and overused.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds informal.<\/p>\n<p>Using \u201chence\u201d or \u201cthus\u201d sounds more professional and formal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Informal<\/strong>: We\u2019ve seen an increase in people searching for All Ears English, so we\u2019re going to put more episodes there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formal<\/strong>: We\u2019ve seen an increase in people searching for All Ears English, hence we\u2019re going to put more episodes there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It is difficult to know when to switch back and forth between formal and informal tone at work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/real\">In our webclass this week<\/a>, we will give you cues so you know when and how to do this.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also provide scenarios and examples so you\u2019ll understand how natives switch tones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/real\">Space is limited, so grab your spot today!<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, please leave them below in the comments section.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we look at ways you can move from formal to informal in the corporate world. 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