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Some adverbs tell us how an action is or should be performed. Often these adverbs are formed by adding  -ly  to the end of an adjective. Adjectives ending  -l  add  -ly  ; careful-carefully. Adjectives ending  -y  change to  -ily  ; lucky-luckily Adjectives ending  -ble  change to  -bly  ; responsible-responsibly adjective adverb anxious anxiously bad badly beautiful beautifully capable capably lucky luckily quick quickly weak weakly For example: The little girl ran  quickly .  In this sentence  quickly  modifies the verb  ran (to run) . Adverbs of Place Adverbs of place indicate where something happens. These include; abroad, anywhere, here, outside, somewhere, there, underground, upstairs etc. For example: My passport is  here  in my bag. Place Example Upstairs The children were playing upstairs. In London The people demonstrated in London. Outside The children were playing outside...

The word 'gonna' is incorrect grammatically. The equivalent in proper grammar would be 'going to.'  When using the word 'gonna' you are telling someone what you are planning to do at that moment or in the near future. Here are some examples: " I'm gonna have some coffee. " " I'm gonna go to work. " " I'm gonna eat some cake. " " I'm gonna send out my resume. " " I'm gonna run a marathon. " " I'm gonna ask her out for dinner. " " I'm gonna stop smoking. " " I'm gonna help my friends. " " I'm gonna take swim lessons. " " I'm gonna read a book. "

I am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do. Here are some examples: " I'm trying to get a job. " " I'm trying to call my family. " " I'm trying to enjoy my dinner. " " I'm trying to educate myself. " " I'm trying to explain myself. " " I'm trying new food. " " I'm trying to eat healthy. " " I'm trying to understand. " You may also hear the word 'trying' used to express a way someone is feeling.  In this manner, it expresses strain or distress. Here are some examples: " Learning new things can be trying on you. " " That marathon was very trying on me. "

When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing. Here are some examples: " I'm getting better. " " I'm getting ready for bed. " " I'm getting a tooth ache. " " I'm getting a cold. " " I'm getting married. " " I'm getting tired. " " I'm getting good at reading. " " I'm getting a new car. " " I'm getting a job. " " I'm getting a puppy. "

I'm' is a contraction of the words 'I am.' By adding a verb to 'I'm' this lets you express an action or occurrence about yourself. Here are some examples: " I'm eating lunch. " " I'm brushing my teeth. " " I'm scared. " " I'm driving to work. " " I'm crying. " " I'm typing an email. " " I'm cooking dinner. " " I'm combing my hair. " " I'm hanging a picture. " " I am texting. " " I am dancing. " " I am interested in the job. " " I am exercising. " " I am sad. " " I am learning. "

Word Meaning agent Person or company that acts for another and provides a specified service. agreement Arrangement between two or more people or companies. bargain price Reduced price bedrock price Lowest possible price. commitment Engagement or undertaking;  to commit oneself. compromise Each party gives up certain demands in order to reach an agreement. condition A stipulation or requirement which must be fulfilled. contract Written agreement between two or more parties. counter-offer Offer made in response to an offer by the other party. counter-productive Having the opposite effect to that intended. deal A business transaction. discount Reduction in price. estimate Approximate calculation of the cost. facilities Equipment (e.g. parking facilities). feasible Possible, something that can be done. figure out Find a solution;  estimate the cost. know-how Practical knowledge or skill. joint venture A way of entering a foreign market by joining with a foreign company to manufact...

Word Meaning after sales service Service that continues after the sale of a product (maintenance, etc.) agent Person or company that acts for another and provides a specified service. B2B e-commerce Business to business e-commerce : use of commercial networks, online product catalogues and other online resources to obtain better prices and reach new customers. B2C e-commerce Business to consumer e-commerce : online sale of goods and services directly to consumers. benchmarking Comparing one's products to those of  competitors in order to improve quality and performance. buyer 1) Any person who makes a purchase. 2) A person employed to choose and buy stock for a company. cash refund offer Offer to pay back part of the purchase price of a product to customers who send a "proof of purchase" to the manufacturer. chain store Two or more shops or outlets that have the same owner and sell similar lines of merchandise. client A person who buys services or advice from a lawyer, an...

Bid The price a buyer is willing to offer for shares in a company. Blue Chip Stocks Stocks of leading companies with a reputation for stable growth and earnings. Bond Certificate issued by companies and governments to their lenders. Capital Money and other property of companies used in transacting the business. Capital stock All shares representing ownership of a company. Commodities Products such as agricultural products and natural resources (wood, oil and metals) that are traded on a separate, authorized commodities exchange. Dividend A portion of a  company's earnings which is paid to the shareholders/stockholders on a quarterly or annual basis. Equity The value of stocks and shares;  the net value of mortgaged property. Equities Stocks and shares which represent a portion of the capital of a company. Futures Contracts to buy or sell securities at a future date. Insider All those who have access to inside information concerning the company. Insider dealing / trading Buying...

Before the interview : Prepare and practise giving responses to the questions without trying to memorise them. Find out as much as possible about the company as well as the position you are interested in. Remember to take an extra copy of your CV/résumé with you so that the employer can refer to it. 1 Tell me about yourself. 2 How would you describe yourself? (character / personality) 3 Are you married?  Single?  Do you have partner? 4 What are your strengths / weaknesses? 5 What do you do in your free time? What are your hobbies?  /  Do you have any hobbies? 6 Why are you interested in working for our company? Why do you want to work for this company? 7 What type of position do you think you are suited for / would suit you? 8 How would you describe the position we have to offer? 9 What aspects of the position are you most / least interested in? 10 What would you like to find in this job that you didn't have in your previous job? 11 How do you think you could develop...

We must focus our attention on ... What I suggest is ... There is a necessity for ... We need more ... We have no choice but to ... Appropriate measures must be taken The only option we have is to ... These changes are inevitable. We will have to revise our estimation. The result / outcome will be ... I strongly recommend ... To conclude, I am happy / I regret to announce that ...

Increases : a slight/constant/marked/substantial/increase in sales an increase of about/roughly/approximately/in the region of ... % a little over/above what we predicted the recovery/upturn began in (month) an overall increase in ... an upward trend in the demand for ... sales reached record levels / reached a peak in (month) a strong surge in the sales of ... by (month), the figure had risen to ... we predict that sales will soar in the coming year / over the next ... months Decreases : just under our target way below our expectations a slight / notable / significant decrease in ... the downturn began in (month) the situation began to deteriorate in (month) the number has continued to fall Fluctuations : a slow start developed into steady progress in sales an initial upward trend was followed by ... we note slight fluctuations through the year normal seasonal variations are the cause of occasional downward trends sales have been (rather) irregular the level / the rate has been unstab...