Write clear work messages that get faster replies.
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Today's 60-Second Lesson directness
Put the ask in the first sentence
Hope you're well. Following our meeting last week, I wanted to share some thoughts and eventually ask if you could approve the budget by Friday.
→ Can you approve the attached budget by Friday? Quick context below.
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Content Hubs
Choose the hub that matches what you need to write right now.
Foundation Guides
Core writing workflows and template systems for everyday business communication.
- Business Writing Toolkit for Non-Native Professionals
- Professional Email Templates Hub
- Email Tone Guide for Global Teams
Grammarly Buyer Guides
Review, pricing, discount, and ROI pages for high-intent purchase decisions.
- Grammarly Pro Review for ESL Professionals (Formerly Premium, 2026 Update)
- Grammarly Pricing for Professionals (Updated Monthly)
- Grammarly Discount 2026: Verified Offers, Student Deals, and Coupon Status
Workplace Scenarios
High-stakes scripts for follow-ups, pushback, recaps, and difficult workplace moments.
- How to Politely Say No to Your Boss (With Templates)
- How to Ask for a Project Update Without Sounding Annoying
- How to Disagree With a Coworker in Email (Professionally)
Tone and Politeness
Phrase-level guidance for confident, respectful, and culturally safe communication.
- 10 Passive-Aggressive Email Phrases to Avoid (And What to Say Instead)
- How to Sound Confident, Not Arrogant, in Client Emails
- The Difference Between Direct and Rude in American Business Culture
Jargon Decoder
Plain-English breakdowns for business terms that often create ambiguity.
- What Does 'Circle Back' Mean? (And Better Alternatives)
- What Does 'Move the Needle' Mean in Business?
- How to Use 'Bandwidth' in a Work Context
Meetings and Recaps
Practical frameworks for standups, one-on-ones, notes, and meeting follow-through.
- How to Run a Standup Meeting in English
- How to Run an Effective One-on-One Meeting
- How to Take Meeting Notes Professionally
Career Milestone Writing
Email scripts for interviews, promotions, compensation, and professional transitions.
- How to Write a Resignation Email (Without Burning Bridges)
- How to Write a Thank-You Email After an Interview
- How to Write a Performance Review Self-Assessment
Channel Strategy
When to use Slack, email, and hybrid communication patterns for better execution.
- Slack Etiquette Guide for Remote Teams
- Email vs Slack: When to Use Which
- 7 Remote Work Communication Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Vocabulary and Course
Business English vocabulary and structured learning paths for non-native professionals.
- 200+ Business English Vocabulary Words by Category (With Examples)
- Free Business English Writing Course for Professionals
- Business English Report Writing Guide
Grammar Fundamentals
ESL-focused grammar guides targeting the mistakes that matter most in professional writing: articles, prepositions, countable nouns, and modal verbs.
- Articles in Business English — a, an, and the at Work
- Prepositions in Business English — at, in, on for Meetings and Emails
- Countable vs Uncountable Nouns in Business English (feedbacks, advices, informations)
Client & Customer-Facing Writing
External communication templates for sales outreach, complaint responses, proposals, and client onboarding — the under-served half of business writing.
- Sales Email Templates in Business English — Cold, Warm, and Follow-Up
- Customer Complaint Response Email Templates — Angry Customer, Refund, Escalation
- How to Write a Client Proposal in Business English (With Templates)
Popular Start Points
How to Write a Status Update Email
A status update email template for progress, blockers, risks, and next milestones.
How to Write a Resignation Email (Without Burning Bridges)
A practical resignation email framework for leaving professionally while protecting future references.
How to Apologize Professionally in Email
A practical apology email framework that restores trust without over-explaining or sounding defensive.
How to Run a Standup Meeting in English
A standup script and structure for concise updates, blockers, and next actions.
Slack Etiquette Guide for Remote Teams
Practical Slack writing rules for fast collaboration without tone mistakes or message overload.
200+ Business English Vocabulary Words by Category (With Examples)
Categorized business vocabulary with definitions and workplace example sentences for email, meetings, reporting, negotiation, and client communication.
Interactive Tools
Scenario Coach · New
Practice hard conversations — pushback, raises, apologies — with AI playing the other side.
Email Tone Analyzer
Check clarity and tone risk before sending important emails.
Slack/Teams Message Polisher
Rewrite short chat messages so they stay clear and professional.