Business English from All Ears English BE: The Many Ways to Share Dates When Scheduling Meetings
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Apr 23, 2024 Learn how to remember and pronounce dates in English for better communication in meetings. Explore cardinal vs. ordinal numbers when expressing dates and master date expressions in business communication. Discover different methods for scheduling meetings and experimenting with number types in workplace interactions.
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Remembering Dates
- Remember birthdays and important dates.
- Use digital calendars or apps to keep track.
Cardinal vs. Ordinal Numbers
- Using cardinal numbers for dates (e.g., January 1) in business contexts can sound more formal.
- In casual settings, ordinal numbers (e.g., January first) are more common.
Lindsay's Date Preferences
- Lindsay tends to use cardinal numbers more in business settings.
- She finds it less natural to say "March four" in casual conversations.