Flashcards on Professional English Oral Communication
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Workplace English Communication & Professional Skills
116 cards
Card 1
Question: Give three examples of formal workplace phrases for starting or ending a conversation.
Answer: “Good morning. How can I assist you today?”; “Please let me know if you have any questions.”; “I’ll follow up shortly.”
Card 2
Question: Provide three informal workplace phrases that contrast with formal alternatives.
Answer: “Hey, got a minute?”; “Yeah, sure.”; “No problem.”
Card 3
Question: What is a safe rule when choosing between formal and informal registers at work?
Answer: When in doubt, start more formal and adjust based on the other person’s tone.
Card 4
Question: Rewrite this informal request into a formal one: “I need that report by 3. Can you send it?”
Answer: “Hi Luis, could you please send me the report by 3 p.m. today? Thanks!”
Card 5
Question: Why is cultural awareness important in international or multicultural workplaces?
Answer: Because politeness rules, gestures, personal space, and expectations vary across cultures and affect effective communication.
Card 6
Question: List three simple politeness strategies recommended for workplace messages.
Answer: Use “please”, “thank you”, and “sorry” (even in short messages); use indirect forms like “Could you...?” or “Would you mind...?”; apologize for minor
Card 7
Question: Give two example polite apologetic phrases for delays.
Answer: “I’m sorry for the wait.”; “Thanks for your patience.”
Card 8
Question: Name three cultural elements that can vary between countries and an example of each from the content.
Answer: Greetings — handshake (Spain), bow (Japan), hug (Latin America); Directness — Germany values directness, UK/Japan prefer indirectness; Use of first na
Card 9
Question: What are two examples of cultural misunderstandings to avoid at work?
Answer: Being too informal with a superior; interrupting someone who is not finished speaking.
Card 10
Question: What is a neutral, professional greeting suitable for meeting a client from another culture?
Answer: “Good morning. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”