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Katie Almeida Spencer

Katie Almeida Spencer
March 9, 2022
Katie is an experienced Business Writing and English as a Second Language instructor, business writing coach, and teacher trainer. She taught Business and Academic Writing at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Rhode Island and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Articles By Katie Almeida Spencer

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs in English Business Writing [Common Mistakes]

Strong English business writing is much the same as strong business writing in other languages. Key elements include reader ...

What is Business English? [A Simple Definition + Examples]

There’s much more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are ...

Fewer vs. Less [How to Use Correctly]

You might write that you want fewer mistakes and less inefficiency in your business writing or office. But, it would be ...

Learn Business English - The Definitive Guide

Learning business English, like any language, is a process that involves dedication and many different strategies. You need ...

Using Nominalizations in Business Writing

Avoiding nominalizations Nominalizations are nouns that refer to a process. In scientific writing and when writing to global ...

7 Subject Lines for Thank You Notes (After Interviews or Meetings)

Writing a compelling subject line for a thank you email after an interview is an opportunity for you to shine, if it’s well ...

Ellipses: How to Use and Format Them and Common Errors to Avoid

An ellipsis (ellipses is the plural) is the … you see all over social media. It has its place for sure, but it’s also wildly ...

An Increasing Problem: Replying to Old Emails for a New Topic

How many times have you received an email with an old subject line that is unrelated to the actual content of the email? The ...

Meet vs. See - Learn the difference [English Grammar Lesson]

Quick answer: Use MEET for the first time you see someone or when you are seeing them because you have plans or an ...

What is the Difference Between Compliment and Complement?

Compliment vs. Complement The confusion between these two words is so common!

How to Write a Formal Business Letter in English

When you set out to write a business letter in a foreign language, there are a few steps that you should consider. But ...

How to Use Adverbs to Express Time [English Business Writing]

As businesses become more international, so must our business writing. Fortunately, good business writing skills transfer ...

How to Write For a Global Audience [16 unexpected examples]

As businesses become more international, so must our writing. Most of the time, good business writing skills transfer very ...

6 Tips When Writing for a Global Audience

As businesses become more international, so must our writing. Fortunately, good business writing skills transfer very well ...

Business Grammar: Strengthening Preposition Use

Error Hunt: What is wrong with this statement? Dylan Minor, a visiting professor in Harvard Business School, and Michael ...