Business English from All Ears English BE 398: Phrasal Verbs That Will Help You Speak Up at Work
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Apr 13, 2025 Discover essential phrasal verbs that elevate your workplace communication. Learn how phrases like 'hold up' and 'build up' shape professional interactions. Engage in role-plays that showcase effective dialogue during meetings. Explore strategies for advocating for yourself clearly and confidently. With practical tips and examples, you'll enhance your English fluency and make your business conversations more natural and impactful.
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Software Snafu
- Aubrey was held up at work due to a software issue with their course platform.
- This prevented her from providing student feedback and completing other tasks.
Using "Hold Up"
- "Hold up" can mean to wait or to express surprise and seek clarification.
- Consider the context and relationship before interrupting with "hold up."
Interrupting Meetings
- Interrupting meetings should only happen when absolutely necessary.
- Consider the context and how formal the meeting is before interrupting.