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Business English – Talking about your Work
Make a perfect first impression by learning how to describe the place, country, city, department, and field in which you work. Do you use IN, ON, or FOR for these things? Find out in this business English lesson.
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Miriam
hi Rebbeca thanks for your lesson this was very interesting
olcha
Rebbeca, you are the best!!!Thank you for your lesson|!!!!I like it very much!!!
mahmoud omar
Thank u Rebbeca for this lesson it is very important to every one in order to speak grammer correctly and also its very interesting.
Tank u again
mendark
Thanks Teacher Rebbeca For this Lesson.
but there is quastion:
when i use in , on , at
its debanding on the specific place
or its right when we use on or at in this example:
I work ______________the city branch.
“I work at the city branch.” would be correct. Sometimes we just need to learn the expressions, as there are so many different rules and exceptions. So, first try to speak correctly to describe your own life situation. Then, learn the correct prepositions to talk about the work of family and friends.
Hope this helps!
RebeccaESL
Roman
Hi Rebbeca. I miss here accessories or tool like a PC or hammer and so on. It’s right when I say: I work with PC. It’s means PC is my tool I need for my work.
Hi Roman
It really depends on the kind of tool you are talking about. For example, you can say, “I work on a PC / laptop” if you are referring to the kind of computer. You could also say, ” I work in computers” if you are talking about the field.
However, you would say, “I work with a hammer / screwdriver” to describe the specific tool. A little difficult to generalize.
All the best to you.
RebeccaESL
ahmed
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and I wish 2 get alot of Lessons
Thnx aLot
anly
It is very helpful for me.
Thank you somuch……..
phunganhdung
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Michal
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Diana
Hi Rebecca. It was a interesting lesson. It was easier, because you explain very fine…. thank you
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Hoppel
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Radhi
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nizam
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Asong
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Asong
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Asong
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awet
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harikrish
Thank you for your brilliant posting,i am interested in taking toefl ibt,i reside in India,i have this following queries…1.where will i get best toefl books and materials,is there any authors or any websites?
2.Is it necessary for me to take up coaching classes?
3.Is the toefl ibt test conducted throughout the year?
4.what is the duration of the course?
please answer my queries and i will be waiting for your response.
Namaste Harikrish
I cannot tell you for sure what is available in India, but please check my TOEFL website at goodlucktoefl.com for all kinds of information related to the TOEFL. You will also find references to the best books on that website, as well as answers to your other questions.
All the best to you!
RebeccaESL
rnogueira
Hi Rebeca, nice to meet you. I’ve made efforts to learn english, and watching some videos by you, I conclude that yours videos will help me so much. thanks a lot!
elhidrologo
Thanks!!!
george
i worl at bank or it is corect i work in bank ?
Both prepositions are used and mean almost the same thing, but there are slight differences. For example:
1)I work at a bank.
This refers more to the physical premises of the bank.
2) I work in a bank. / I work in an office. / I work in a supermarket.
This refers to the kind of place/ business where you work.
3) I work in banking.
This would be the best option if you are referring to the kind of industry.
Good luck to you!
RebeccaESL
veron0972
Thank a lot!!! Rebecca
I do think that i learn really learn something from you!
bader
thank you on the work
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Thanks for your interest.
RebeccaESL
febin
thanks rebeca…..
give us one class about difference between fear and scare
ali
Very helpful. THANKS!!!!!!!!
alfitoryahmad
thank you
Adriana
Hi Rebecca thanks por you class I can understand all things that you said…. I have problem with listening, but I can understand you.
Thanks
SHEIKH
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! yOU ARE REALLY DOING A GREAT JOB.IT HELPS A LOT.
tomah
my result is great although I don’t watch the vid yet
That’s great, Tomah!
RebeccaESL
MirSir
Thank you very much for your lesson, Rebecca! Is it possible to add more practice?
Dharmendra
Thank you very much,its very knowledgeable…
Valerio Fambre
Thank a lot!!! Rebecca
I do think that I learn really learn something from you!
I love you!
tranphuongtrang
Thank you so much, Rebecca. This web site is really helpful!
jj
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Ahmedaamz
Thanks for all
Jeyckson
I Can’t Understand Much. I finished the quiz and I had two mistakes, I can’t understand why! was in question 4 and 6 I put “IN” ; “ON” And I soppose that is correct. Please tell me Why is incorrect.
These are expressions which you must learn..I agree it’s a little difficult to think them out.
It’s best to learn the correct ones that apply to you and your life first so you can speak correctly about what you do.
All the best to you.
RebeccaESL
Phyo Ko Ko
Thanks you very much for your teaching. Your explaintion is excellent. I like the way you are teaching. I am planning to work in Ireland right now. So, I am planning to sit for IELTS exam. But I never attend english class before. Because I rarely have time to go to class because of my working schedule. In that case how can I do to improve more for my english. I’m waiting for your respond.
The IELTS is quite a serious exam. Please get hold of an exam preparation textbook for IELTS, do as many practice tests as possible and also work on developing your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as required on the exam.
You could also check my IELTS website
All the best to you.
RebeccaESL
Marco
very interesting , thank you so much !
Mustapha
Thanks for your nice lessons.I’d like you to give me effective ways how to become a good teacher of English.
Yes, these type of teacher training videos are planned for the future. In the meantime, you could follow the presentation style of any of the teachers on our website to get some ideas, through live example. Thank you kindly for your interest and all the best to you for an exciting and rewarding career, Mustapha.
RebeccaESL
Nikolay
Hi Rebecca, your lessons is very good. I have one question. Can you make a videos which would be cover all twelve English tenses from “present simple” to “future perfect continues”, “future in the past” and also when and how to correctly use “USED TO” with examples.
mike2
hi Rebecca.i like your teaching styel.It’s help me very well.thanks alot.
Maryam
Hi,
How fast should I be for the writing part of TOEFL?
I mean how many words should I type in a minute at least?
Thanks
Maryam
Good question. Well, in the essay part, you need to write 300-350 words. You have 30 minutes, but let’s say you use 5 minutes for planning and 5 minutes at the end for review. So, you are left with 20 minutes to type your essay. If we divide 300 words by 20 minutes, we get 15 words per minute.
What’s important is to learn how to structure your essay response well, so you use the time wisely. Please check my video lesson on How to Structure Your TOEFL Essay on this website.
All the best to you, Maryam.
RebeccaESL
Pablo
Thanks Rebecca.
Actually, it,s profitable learning how to use prepositions.
Zina Magdy
Thank you very much. Your lessons are very useful. Thank you again.
sushanta
Thanks you very much ……..
it’s realy very helpfull
Douglas
Thanks Rebeca…I’m learning a lot with all of this videos. I’m very hapyy I finaly found a good website for learning english…
By the way I’m from Brazil.
bazlur
Now I am getting confident to go for IELTS. Thank you Ms. Rebecca.
SARA
Very useful.
thank you Tr. Rebecca .
nawaz
i have lot of problems useing this words now clear thakns a lot mam
abetea
oo gods I still make a lot of mistakes..thanks for the test.
nadia
the lesson was clear and simple, thanks to Rebecca and all teachers, you are great!
Dian
Thanks Rebecca, you do make the lesson easier for me to have a reference to teach my students.
marya
so gud job.but i didn’t find advance lessons much. most of them are basic
marya
but the all lessons are so clear nd gud. i need some such type of lessons which are relted to talk like native persons.
Even advanced speakers sometimes make basic errors in English! However, there will be more advanced lessons as well in the near future. Thanks for your feedback.
RebeccaESL
LESI
thanks..
Nashaat Adam
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yoonus salim
worth it
Maria Helia
I really was lucky today to find this page, i was looking something like this long time, because i need to practice my english, thanks rebeca
Phyo Phyo
Thanks a lots. I am waiting for your new lessons.
gandhasree
Thanks a Lot
sharadwankar
Respected ma’am
I watched your engvid many lessons & observed your several skilled level presentation realy very effective,quality & power for all class.
thank you
god bless you & your family thanks once again.
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RebeccaESL
So glad that the lessons help you. Thanks to all for your kind and generous feedback.
KaNaN
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eengvid888
Thank Rebecca for very interesting lessons.
gilbert ramilo
thank you. a lot for your lesson you are the best for m,e
Rivong
Thank you Rebecca for your lesson. it’s really amazing!
gilbert ramilo
thanks a lot.for your lesson rebeca. i got a quiz out of 8 my score is 7 one mistake wrong.