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09/29/2026

Americans don’t always say “no” at work — even when the answer is definitely no. 😄

“I’d love to, but…”
“I’m not sure I’ll have time…”
“That sounds great. Unfortunately…”

Our latest Speak Business English Like an American lesson shows you how to hear the hidden “no” and how to respond naturally.

👉 Read it here:

Imagine this conversation at work:

03/16/2026

Useful ☕ The most important workplace conversations don’t happen in meetings. They happen while the coffee is brewing. Here’s a taste of our newest post focused on small talk in Business English. More at http://English.substack.com

03/10/2026

How do you say "no" at work without actually saying it? How do you manage requests in a way that keeps you sane? Find out in our new Business English lesson on Substack: https://english.substack.com/p/when-your-boss-asks-for-more-work

03/07/2026

Useful - What's so funny? Find out how to use humor at work in this English lesson on our Substack:

How to Join the Humor Without Becoming the Joke

02/12/2026

Want to speak about workplace relationships confidently in English?
Our new Business English post covers office romance vocabulary, tone, and real-life usage. There's a free version and an option to become a premium subscriber for full access.
Read it on Substack 👇
https://english.substack.com/p/love-at-work-when-cupid-meets-the

11/05/2025

Useful - throw spaghetti at the wall
💼 Our marketing team is throwing spaghetti at the wall, trying social media strategies (to see what sticks).
📝 The phrase “to see what sticks” is optional — it makes the meaning clearer that they’re experimenting to see what works

11/05/2025

Do you want to learn for business? Subscribe to our Speak Business English Like an American Substack at: english.substack.com

11/27/2024

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving & we're pleased to share this Thanksgiving themed English language mini-lesson!

11/19/2024

Want to level up your English for work? 💼 Join thousands improving their skills with Speak Business English Like an American! 🗨️ Practical tips, useful phrases, and confidence-building delivered to your inbox. Sign up now: https://english.substack.com

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12/20/2022

If you receive a Christmas gift you're not crazy about, remember this idiom: don't look a gift horse in the mouth