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BUSINESS ENGLISH TUTORIAL: Soft Skills

🔔What Are Soft Skills?

💥Topics for our courses

✅In today’s fast-paced world, success in the workplace requires more than just technical expertise and knowledge. As the nature of work continues to evolve, it is important for individuals to possess attributes and abilities that allow them to collaborate with teams and colleagues—otherwise known as soft skills.

✅Soft skills—also known as “people skills” or “interpersonal skills”—are a set of personal attributes and abilities that allow individuals to effectively interact with others in a professional setting. At their core, these include the ability to collaborate effectively, manage time, and communicate with clarity, among others.

✅Soft skills are difficult to measure or quantify; however, they are essential for success in a wide range of industries and professions. Whether you are working with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds or communicating with customers and clients around the world, the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and build strong relationships is the key to success.

🔔Examples of soft skills: Communication, Leadership, Problem-solving, Coaching and mentoring, Management, Strategic thinking, Teamwork, Conflict resolution, Mediation, Accountability, Collaboration, Creativity…

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BUSINESS ENGLISH TUTORIAL: Salary or Wages?

🔔Difference Between Salary and Wages

💥This is a common question in our business and finance courses.

🔔TOPICS FOR OUR COURSES

Salary is a fixed amount paid or transferred to the employees at regular intervals for their performance and productivity, at the end of the month whereas wages are hourly or daily-based payment given to the labor for the amount of work finished in a day.

✅The main difference between salary and wages lies in the fact that salary is fixed, i.e. it is predetermined and agreed between the employer and employee, while wages are not fixed, as it varies depending on the performance of the labor.

✅Salaried persons are generally said to be doing “white collar office jobs” which implies that an individual is well educated, skilled and is employed with some firm and holds a good position in the society.

✅Wage is termed as a compensation that is given on the basis of the amount of work done and the hours spent in doing that. Wages are variable and do vary with day to day functioning of an individual. Wages are given to labors who are engaged in manufacturing processes and get the compensation on a daily basis.

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💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
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Jobs Of The Week: 3 February – 9 February

💥As I love leafing through job adverts, I have thought of launching a weekly edition about worldwide jobs. I will post this newsletter every Monday!

💥Question Of The Week: How can you improve your writing skills?
I have been asked to write more about copywriting and developing writings skills. Read more in my article: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2024/11/03/writing-tips/.

💥The jobs that picked my attention this week:

⚡️Immediate Media Co. in the UK is looking for freelance product review writers for Good Food and Olive Magazine

⚡️Stylist in the UK is looking for a freelance writer who experiences “food noise”

⚡️Ten Speed in the US is looking for freelance writers across a variety of niches including B2B SaaS, cloud services, engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, and cryptocurrency

⚡️Third Street Digital in the US is looking for a US-based freelance grant writer to help them gain additional funding.

⚡️The Global Alliance for the Future of Food in the US is looking for freelance writers who have worked on and published people-centered stories on the interconnected themes of food, climate, nature, and livelihoods (especially keen to hear from writers in the Global South)

⚡️Calligaris S.p.A. in Italy is looking for a freelance content writer who can write engaging stories

⚡️How to Geek in Canada is looking for freelance writers to cover automotive, science/space, entertainment, or gaming

⚡️Alaska Airlines in the US is looking for freelance social-first copywriters

⚡️Good Signals, a digital marketing company, is looking for freelance copywriters

⚡️Microsoft is looking for a contract content writer ($29 – $33/hour).

⚡️TC Marketing, a boutique marketing agency, is looking for a freelance content creator ($500/client/month).

⚡️F21 digital in Bucharest, Romania is looking for a Junior Content Creator for Social Media.

⚡️Archer – The IT Recruitment Consultancy in Dublin is looking for a Technical Writer – Part Time Contract.

May you have the best of luck!

See you next week!

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💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
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LEGAL ENGLISH TUTORIAL: Chattel

🔔TOPICS FOR OUR COURSES

💥What Is Chattel?
🔔Chattel is personal property that is movable between locations, as opposed to real property, which has a fixed location. Common examples include mobile homes, furniture, and automobiles. This article explains what chattel is and how it is used as security in chattel mortgages.

🔔In the legal and financial world, chattel refers to movable personal property. Chattel’s value can drop rapidly due to depreciation, as is often seen with new cars, and typically does not increase with improvements or renovations.

🔔For these reasons, chattel property is treated differently from real estate for tax and accounting purposes.

🔔Additionally, legal systems treat the rights to chattel property differently from the rights to real property. The rights to real property typically have longer statutes of limitations and are harder to overturn.

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BUSINESS ENGLISH TUTORIAL: Cold Calling

TOPICS FOR OUR BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES

💥What is Cold Calling?

⚡️Cold calling is a sales practice in which individuals are contacted who have not previously expressed interest in a product or service.

⚡️Warm calling is the solicitation of a customer who had previously expressed interest in the company or product.

💥Cold calling generates a range of responses including call terminations, hang-ups, and verbal attacks.
🔔According to a 2020 LinkedIn report, roughly 69% of prospects accepted a call from a new salesperson in the previous year and 82% of those prospects were willing to meet with the salesperson who called. However, the success rate correlates to the persistence of the seller, with an average of 18 calls needed to connect with a buyer. Most sellers give up after four calls, never getting to a “yes.”

🔔On the other hand, cold calling is surprisingly effective. About 82% of prospects who do not hang up the phone actually book a meeting to follow up on the pitch.

So, plan carefully your cold calling strategy.

I get cold-called a lot, but I usually hang up because I do not see any benefit for me from that conversation. Moreover, a salesperson who has pre-researched the customer and prepared a personalized approach makes an effective cold call.

We have a few classes specially designed for cold calling strategies.

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #premiumlegalEnglishteacher #chieffairytalerofficer #jobhelper #journalist

💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please call or write:
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Jobs Of The Week: 27 January – 2 February

💥As I love leafing through job adverts, I have thought of launching a weekly edition about worldwide jobs. I will post this newsletter every Monday!

💥Question Of The Week: How do you tackle writer’s block?
Writer’s block is the condition of being unable to create a piece of written work because something in your mind prevents you from doing it.
The term was coined in 1947 by Dr Edmund Bergler, a famous Austrian psychiatrist living in New York City. Read the full article: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2023/05/15/the-writers-block/.

💥The jobs that picked my attention this week:

⚡️WordPress in the US is looking for freelance writers with B2B SaaS experience.

⚡️Qnary in Spain is looking for a freelance native German content writer to create short-form social media content for high-level execs.

⚡️Gym Shark Central in the UK is looking for freelance writers who are passionate and qualified to write about fitness, nutrition, style, or trends.

⚡️Potato Chip in the US is looking for freelance junior to mid-level copywriters with healthcare/pharma writing experience of a STEM background.

⚡️Dar Global in Dubai is looking for a freelance copywriter with experience in real estate.

⚡️ Verge Monarch is looking for a freelance investigative journalist to cover the music industry.

⚡️Texas Choice Solutions is looking for a contract grant writer for home delivered meals.

⚡️Mason Rizzo is looking for a freelance scriptwriter at Rizzo Media, a digital media company.

⚡️Hillhouse Creative in the US is looking for a freelance copywriter to write impactful stories for nonprofits — $1,500 per month.

May you have the best of luck!

See you next week!

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #premiumlegalEnglishteacher #chieffairytalerofficer #jobhelper #journalist

💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please call or write:
📞0722841053
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Jobs Of The Week: 20 January – 26 January

💥As I love leafing through job adverts, I have thought of launching a weekly edition about worldwide jobs. I will post this newsletter every Sunday morning!

💥Question Of The Week: What is the difference between content writing, blog writing and copywriting?

🔔Content writing, blog writing, and copywriting each serve unique purposes and have specific goals. Here’s a brief overview of the differences between them: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2024/03/15/what-is-the-difference-between-content-writing-blog-writing-and-copywriting/.

💥The jobs that picked my attention this week:

⚡️The World Wildlife Fund in the US is looking for a freelance content writer to produce inspiring written stories that highlight the positive outcomes of WWF’s projects.

⚡️US Weekly in the US is looking for experienced freelance commerce writers to create fun, inspirational affiliate shopping articles based on trends and data — prior experience writing affiliate fashion, beauty, celebrity, and deal content is preferred.

⚡️Luxury Pet Hotel Investments in the US is looking for freelance copywriters to help with email marketing, social media, sales kits, and website content

⚡️Bubble Skincare in the US is looking for a freelance mid-to-senior copywriter with DTC and e-commerce experience to write sales materials, ads, and campaigns in a fun/inspiring tone:

⚡️Southern Coalition in the US is looking for a freelance editor/copy editor to help with editing reports and public-facing documents — $50/hr.

⚡️LA Time Studio in the US is building a small stable of freelance wedding industry writers.

⚡️Nia Gyant is looking for a freelance legal editor at Omniscient Digital, an organic growth agency.

May you have the best of luck!

See you next week!

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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #premiumlegalEnglishteacher #chieffairytalerofficer #jobhelper #journalist

💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please call or write:
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TOPICS FOR OUR LEGAL ENGLISH COURSES: Moral Hazard

What Is Moral Hazard?

Moral hazard is the risk that a party has not entered into a contract in good faith or has provided misleading information about its assets, liabilities, or credit capacity. In addition, moral hazard also may mean a party has an incentive to take unusual risks in a desperate attempt to earn a profit before the contract settles.

Moral hazards can be present anytime two parties come into agreement with one another. Each party in a contract may have the opportunity to gain from acting contrary to the principles laid out by the agreement.

Anytime a party in an agreement does not have to suffer the potential consequences of a risk, the likelihood of a moral hazard increases.
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Check out other legal English topics: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2025/01/15/topics-for-our-legal-english-courses-opening-statements/
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✨Hi, I am Iulia,
#Englishcoach, #copywriter #editor #premiumlegalEnglishteacher #chieffairytalerofficer #jobhelper #journalist

💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
⚡️Without excellent English, there’s no path forward!

✨PS: If you want to work with me, book a preliminary free session, or ask me a question, please call or write:

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Jobs Of The Week: 6 January – 12 January

💥As I love leafing through job adverts, I have thought of launching a weekly edition about worldwide jobs. I will post this newsletter every Sunday morning!

💥Question Of The Week: How do you overcome writer’s block?

Writer’s block may be annoying, but there are several strategies for overcoming it. Here are a few.

⚡️Change your surroundings. Sometimes a change of place may ignite creativity. Try writing in another room, a coffee shop, or even outside.
⚡️Freewriting. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write whatever comes to mind, without regard for language or structure. This might help get your creative juices going.
⚡️Read something inspiring. Reading the work of other authors may frequently spark your own imagination.
⚡️Read more in my article: https://blog.seocopywriting.ro/2023/05/15/the-writers-block/

💥The jobs that picked my attention this week:

⚡️Forbes in the US is seeking a US-based freelance editor to join the newsroom’s audience team.
Link: https://boards.greenhouse.io/forbes/jobs/5349821004?utm_source=allthingsfreelancewriting.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=1-10-freelance-writing-jobs-newsletter&_bhlid=af0787278f59c1c92985efcbea6decd549615080

⚡️The Everyday Health Editorial Team needs additional freelance editors who can write assignment briefs, edit new and updated content.
Link: https://bsky.app/profile/byjasonpdinh.bsky.social/post/3lf3kkxxtok2p?utm_source=allthingsfreelancewriting.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=1-10-freelance-writing-jobs-newsletter&_bhlid=a582e947acae095f5a91ab18639299119ec06c71

⚡️Food and Wine in the US is looking for experienced freelance writers to write deals/trends commerce stories from the first-person angle.
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/phoebe-sklansky-5a0660186_happy-new-year-my-team-at-food-wine-is-activity-7282136326986948608-8HSY/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&_bhlid=d110ee3200f3334b52b66c90dfecdae79253c4dc

⚡️The Mirror is accepting human interest, celebrity interviews, and real life story pitches.
Link: https://app.qwoted.com/job_postings/the-mirror-freelance-writers-real-life-stories-celeb-interviews-remote?utm_source=www.freelanceframework.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=17-freelance-writing-gigs&_bhlid=2f847a074b047a7763f429541868bd074eb9d172

⚡️Mumsnet, a website for parents, is looking for UK-based freelance writers.
Link: https://app.qwoted.com/job_postings/mumsnet-freelance-writer-pregnancy-baby-products-home-remote-uk?utm_source=www.freelanceframework.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=17-freelance-writing-gigs&_bhlid=2701899374c38ddc2d73fe71f8113a529cbc594c

May you have the best of luck!

Check out my Substack newsletter too! https://iulia.substack.com/p/jobs-of-the-week-6-january-12-january

See you next week!

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💥Your friendly teacher of all things under the sun: legalese, business, finance, marketing, copywriting, and creative writing.
💥We can work together to craft your personalized content, polish your English-speaking skills, and secure your place in the sun.
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Most Read Articles of 2024

This is the list of my most read articles of last year.

Enjoy!

2023: A Banner Year | Blog de company

What Does A Translator Do? | Blog de company

A Dreamer With A Plan | Blog de company

Only English In The Classroom? | Blog de company

TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS: Tough Interview Questions | Blog de company

Tips For Job seekers: Interview Questions | Blog de company

Why Start English is Your Go-To Partner for Corporate Language Training | Blog de company

Search Engines vs Artificial Intelligence | Blog de company

Stats about content creation that very few people are talking about | Blog de company

Do you think AI tools will take over most SEO tasks in the future? | Blog de company

The Most In-Demand Jobs on LinkedIn Right Now | Blog de company

Unveiling the Power of Off-Page SEO: A Journey Beyond the Website | Blog de company

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For the new year I want: more sleep, more music, more tea, more books, more sunsets, more happy encounters, more creating, more strolls on the beach, more jokes, more laughter, more dreaming, more fun, more love, more peace.

And let us not overlook the fact that a bike ride is truly unparalleled, except perhaps for a leisurely stroll amidst the ethereal beauty of the clouds.

Photo by the author.

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