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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 8d

"What to check before sending your email:

> Spelling and grammar (use a tool like Grammarly).

> Correct recipient list (avoid accidental CC/BCC).

> Attached files if mentioned ('Please find the report attached')."

#businessenglish, #email

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 9d

"How to organize a long email:

> Use headings for sections: 'Background,' 'Action Plan,' 'Next Steps.'

> Break up text with bullet points or numbers.

> Summarize key points at the end."

#businessenglish, #Emailwriting,

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 10d

"3 ways to make your email tone less abrupt:

> Use 'Could you please...' instead of 'Send this.'

> Add 'Thanks for your help' after requests.

> Replace 'ASAP' with 'at your earliest convenience.'"

#BusinessEnglish, #ProfessionalTone

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 11d

"How to write a quick and clear email in a crisis:

> State the problem briefly: 'The system is down due to X.'

> Share what’s being done: 'The team is working on a fix.'

> Provide next steps: 'I’ll update you in 30 minutes.'"

#businessenglish #crisis #emails

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 13d

3 common mistakes in IT emails (and how to fix them):

> Avoid jargon: Replace 'scalable infrastructure' with 'a system that can grow with demand.'

> Don’t assume knowledge: Provide brief explanations.

> Use a clear structure: Header, body, action items."

#ITemailswriting, #businessenglish

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 16d

Affect vs Effect

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 16d

"How to ensure your email is action-oriented:

> Use bullet points to outline tasks.

> Specify deadlines: 'Please complete this by Friday.'

> End with a call to action: 'Let me know if you have any questions.'"

#professionalemails, #Emailtips, #businessenglish

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 17d

"How to make your email subject lines more effective:

> Be specific: 'Meeting Update: Jan 10, 3 PM.'

> Avoid all caps.

> Include a verb to suggest action: 'Review Required: System Design Proposal.'"

#professionalemailwriting, #subjectline, #emailtips

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 18d

"3 steps to start a professional email:

> Begin with a polite greeting: 'Hi [Name],'

> Set the context: 'I’m reaching out regarding...'

> State your purpose clearly: 'I’d like to discuss...'"

#professionalEmails, #introduction, #businessenglishtips

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 19d

open.substack.com/pub/srimurth...

Vocabulary Deep Dive—Issue #8

Tech vocabulary - Software Engineers

open.substack.com

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 19d

Here’s a set of 5 tech-related vocabulary words that are commonly used by software engineers

Want complete definitions, dialogues, and phonetic pronunciations for these words?

Link in the comment section 👇

#businessenglish #ITenglish #businessenglishvocabulary

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 22d

How to write a professional bug report in English:

> Describe the issue clearly.

> Share steps to reproduce it.

> Provide a screenshot or log file if possible.

> Suggest a priority level."

#businessenglish #debug #reportwriting

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 24d

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 25d

3 phrases for discussing project progress in IT:

'We’re on track to meet the deadline.'

'There’s a bottleneck we need to address.'

'Let’s sync up later to review the changes.

What do you use? Comment below. 👇

#businessenglish #projectphrases #techprofessionals

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 26d

Which phrase is best to smoothly move to the next point in a presentation?

A) "Anyway…"
B) "Moving on…"
C) "Let’s now discuss the next topic…"
D) "So yeah…"

#presentations #Businessenglish #professionalphrases

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 27d

What shows active listening in a meeting?

A) Interrupting with your own ideas
B) Nodding and summarizing what the speaker said
C) Looking at your phone
D) Staying silent the whole time

#listening #ESL #businessEnglish #meetings

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 28d

Which phrase sounds most polite in a business email?

A) "Send me the report ASAP."
B) "Can you send the report?"
C) "Please send the report when you can."
D) "Could you kindly send me the report by Friday?"

Comment below 👇.

#businessenglish, #IT, #techprofessionals, #ESL

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · 29d

What does ROI stand for in business English?

A) Rate of Interest
B) Return on Investment
C) Revenue over Income
D) Risk of Inflation

Comment below. 👇

#businessenglish, #IT, #financeprofessionals, #ESL

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 3

Which subject line is the most professional for a meeting reminder?

A) "REMINDER: Meeting TOMORROW!!!"
B) "Meeting"
C) "Reminder: Project Update Meeting, Oct 4, 2 PM"
D) "Hey, don’t forget our chat."

#businessenglish, #IT, #techprofessionals, #ESL

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 3

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https://open.substack.com/pub/srimurthy/p/126-billion-loss-a-struggling-brand?r=56wnv1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

t.co

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 3

$12.6 billion in losses. A faltering brand. One man with a solid turnaround plan that worked

In this issue, I explore what top leaders do differently when stakes are high

Full post link in the comments

#leadershipstrategy #communication #newsletter #Casestudy

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 2

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https://open.substack.com/pub/srimurthy/p/vocabulary-deep-dive-issue-3?r=56wnv1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

t.co

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 2

Core business vocabulary for Tech and finance pros

🔹Profitability

🔹Benchmarking

🔹Sustainability

🔹KPIs

🔹Business Model

Want clear definitions, dialogues, and phonetic pronunciations for these words?

link in the comment section

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Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 1

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https://open.substack.com/pub/srimurthy/p/vocabulary-deep-dive-issue-2?r=56wnv1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

t.co

Sri Murthy @proengtutor.bsky.social · Oct 1

Core vocab for finance and tech pros

🔹Capital Allocation:

🔹Governance:

🔹Differentiation:

🔹Operational Leverage

🔹Strategic Alignment:

Want clear definitions, real dialogue, and phonetic pronunciation for these words?

Full guide link in the comment section

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