The journal

Notes on speaking Business English well.

Short, practical writing on fluency, tone, pronunciation and working with English-speaking clients — from our location in Vigo.

Meetings

Five English phrases Spanish professionals overuse in meetings

Spanish executives often default to the same handful of English phrases in international meetings. Here are five to retire — and what to say instead.

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Tone

How to soften a 'no' in business English without losing the point

Directness lands differently in English than in Spanish. A short guide to refusing, pushing back and disagreeing politely.

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Fluency

Why B2 plateaus — and how conversation classes move you to C1

Most adult learners stall at B2. The fastest unlock is structured speaking time with feedback. Here's the method we use in Vigo.

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FUNDAE

FUNDAE explained: how Vigo companies fund English training

A plain-language guide to the bonificación system for in-company English classes in Spain.

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