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RAISE THE BAR <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s bring some color into your (Business) English right now. I know you know the words ‘increase’ and ‘decrease’. But you can do better. Let’s try some of these alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INCREASE:\ud83c\udd99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skyrocket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DECREASE:\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slump<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diminish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these words add a strong visual <\/strong>in the minds of the people you’re speaking to. It sounds so much cooler to say ‘Our sales skyrocketed this quarter<\/em>‘ instead of ‘Our sales increased this quarter’<\/em>. Your clients can picture that rocket taking off – and a picture is worth a thousand words, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BETTER WORDS KEEP YOUR MESSAGE TOP OF MIND<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to get your English interesting in order to have an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are using the same words over and over again, you will sound (and feel!) like a broken record. The more vocabulary choices you have, the better you can truly express yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SORRY NOT SORRY \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no, my dear, I’m not going to tell you what the words above mean. You can use this website<\/a> and figure it out for yourself (or download their free app – it’s fantastic!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

USE IT OR LOSE IT \u2705<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not write a sentence of your own with 2 (or hey, YOLO- go for 4!) words in it right now? This will get you active and jumpstart your Colorful English Engine! Just reading is not enough, my dear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope now your English vocabulary level has expanded with this boost! Now your knowledge is becoming maximised, which will result in an upgraded intensification of your communicative skills. (And yes, I see what I did there!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay colorful today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liefs, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffi <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PS: Want to continue building that all-important Word Wardrobe? I\u2019ve got hundreds of useful phrases waiting for you! Grab my ebook Work It via the link below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLICK HERE TO WORK IT!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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