by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 5, 2024 | Business Communications
Is it okay to use idioms at work? If you are a native speaker and work with non-native speakers, I suggest developing awareness of when you are using an idiom. I’m not saying don’t use them but make sure they are understood. And if you are a non-native speaker,...
by Heather Chetwynd | Mar 20, 2024 | Business Communications
Using idioms at work? Continuing with my series of idioms, they are so important, maybe not to use but at least to understand. You can say a lot with a few words when using an idiom. Just make sure you are using acceptable work idioms. Today I look at 4 food idioms:...
by Heather Chetwynd | Mar 20, 2024 | Business Communications
Do you use idioms at work? If you are a native speaker and work with non-native speakers, I suggest developing awareness of when you are using an idiom. I’m not saying don’t use them but make sure they are understood. And if you are a non-native speaker, remember that...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 27, 2024 | Business Communications
There are few options available for foreign trained professionals in Canada, especially for those who are interested in refining their communications. That’s why I started Voice to Word. Watch my video for more!...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 23, 2024 | Business Communications
How can your company support employees who have unclear speech? I suggest referring to accent modification training as Professional Communications Training. In our sessions, there are always other aspects of communication that arise – specific cultural expectations,...
