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Comment by Steven S. Bammel on November 21, 2011 at 8:57am

It's a good question. I don't know what it is though. I had set the group up on the request of a member last year who subsequently went AWOL. This group, as with others, is available for leadership, should someone with the initiative wish to pick it up.

Comment by Philipp Grunwald on November 21, 2011 at 7:07am

Dear Mr. Bammel, could you maybe add a description and/or mission statement to this group? To me the aim of this group is frankly not clear. And I guess such a 'mission statement' would also help drive participation. :)

Comment by Steven S. Bammel on September 13, 2011 at 4:11pm

I hope you had a great Chuseok yesterday!

I trust everyone in the group saw the message from Joe Wasylyk. He sounds like a great asset for those interested in starting a new business but having trouble expressing their vision. Here's the message he sent out last week:

 

My name is Joe.  I am a member of this Group to help others relate when you want to be an Entrepreneur but don't know how to explain your mission or passion to create your own business.

 

Joe Wasylyk

Seniorpreneur

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Thanks, Joe!

Comment by Steven S. Bammel on June 23, 2011 at 5:09pm

Following up on Eun-Shil's message... We'll accept videos in Korean or English or both for the Soapbox...

Comment by Eun-Shil Park on June 23, 2011 at 4:09pm

Hello members of Business English Cafe!

 

I like to announce that KBC has since very recently a KBC SoapBox on our Frontpage. If you like to make your own short Video (max.2min) with a spoken story (about pretty much everything)...but it would be nice it is Korea-related ;-) 

Comment by Brent Milburn on February 17, 2011 at 2:13am

Hi Hanna and thanks for your insights into the murky waters of Business English. I totally agree with your comment "My personal interest in Business English learning comes more from understanding each client's cultural background."

Even though I don't speak Korean, I do believe that it is vital for people to understand the cultural background of the people they are doing business with. This opens up the opportunity to make a tonne of great mistakes. My personal favourite was when I heard one guy comment "I like shopping more than my wife." The double meaning really made the rest of the meeting participants howl^^

Comment by Eun-Shil Park on January 29, 2011 at 1:59am

Well Liam, i will try your seminar....will present from 2.00 o clock in the morning!!! from Amsterdam......

Comment by Liam Lusk on January 27, 2011 at 10:30am

When learning anything new it is important to think in the following ways:

 

1. Never compare your ability to others - we are individuals. What works for others might not work for you.
2. Be confident with your present ability - confidence will help you progress.
3. Don't over study - take your time. Many people in Korea over study.
4. Try to link an interest to your study - If you are studying English and your interest is travel then pretend you are traveling and practice that kind of English.
5. Find a good teacher -- a good teacher is someone that you feel comfortable with and also someone who understands your needs.
6. Always have a clear goal for your learning - without goals there is no direction. - If your purpose for learning English is business it's too big. Perhaps you want to speak better to clients on the phone? Now you have a goal to reach.

There are others but thats enough to consider for the moment I think.

Comment by Hanna Park on January 26, 2011 at 1:45pm

Thank you always Lara for bringing clarity.

 

 

"Lost in cultural miscommunication" 

 

Comment by Lara Tosh on January 26, 2011 at 8:37am

I think that's a good idea, Hanna:

Have everyone share their specific experience of "miscommunication" ^.^

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