A Few Strategies to Help You Improve Your English for Confident Business Meetings

As a pharma professional, having the ability to communicate effectively in English is essential for success. Whether you're attending meetings, giving presentations or writing emails, having a good command of English will help you make the right impression.

No need to worry if your English skills aren't as good as you'd like them to be!

With the right strategies and dedication, you can improve your English for confident business meetings.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

1. Read more.

It's always a good idea to read more as it will help you improve your vocabulary.

You can pick up anything from news articles to fiction books when reading for pleasure – the important thing is that you're actively consuming content that will help your English skills!

2. Speak less – listen more

One of the best ways to improve your English is by speaking less and listening more! Instead of talking about a situation, listen closely to those around you so that you can understand the various perspectives. The more you are exposed to different perspectives, the more easily it's possible to make connections and build up empathy.

3. Concentrate on pronunciation

Pronunciation is huge! It is one of the most difficult areas of English, but also one of the most rewarding once it becomes easier with practice. Take your time when listening to native speakers and pay attention -don't just listen with your ears, try practicing what they say out loud so that you'll be able to pick up their accent for yourself!

4. Find a mentor

Finding a mentor is one of the most important steps in achieving success. It can help you gain insight into different areas of life, make connections, and gain valuable knowledge and experience. With the help of a mentor, you can build relationships with influential people and open up opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to you. By connecting with an experienced individual or organization, you can get guidance on how to navigate your career path and develop essential skills. A mentor can help provide valuable advice and support on your journey towards success.

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Key terms related to clinical trials

Clinical trials are a vital part of the medical research process and can have a huge impact on the development of new treatments, medicines, and therapies.

As such, it’s important for those interested in working in clinical trials to be familiar with the terminology used in this field.

Here is an overview of some key terms related to clinical trials so that you can be better prepared to work within this field.

Part 1

clinical trials

Research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioural intervention.

assess

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

monitor

To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make notes.

side-effects

Reactions to medicine other than the one intended.

rigorous

Strict; harsh; severe

vulnerable

adj.) open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected.

administration

The act of giving a treatment, such as a drug, to a patient.

intervention

In a clinical trial, participants receive specific interventions according to the research plan or protocol created by the investigators. These interventions may be medical products, such as drugs or devices; procedures; or changes to participants' behaviour, such as diet.

arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives specific interventions, or no intervention, according to the study protocol.

This is decided before the trial begins.

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How To Conduct Effective Meetings That Get Results

Meetings can have a huge impact on the work environment. They can be a source of inspiration and success, but they can also be a source of frustration and stress.⁣ ⁣

Follow these steps to make sure your meetings are run effectively and get the results you want.⁣ ⁣ - Decide the purpose of your meeting before you call anyone in for it.⁣ ⁣ - Create an agenda that covers all aspects from the start to finish (time, participants, decisions).⁣ ⁣ - Start your meeting on time!⁣ ⁣ - Take notes on what was discussed at each point during your meeting - this way you're able to refer back to what has been agreed upon at any time.⁣ ⁣ - Keep an eye out for distractions - if someone is taking too much time or not being productive; call them out.⁣ ⁣ - Conducting a summary or recap after the meeting will help you remember what points were raised, how you resolved them, and how they will be implemented in future meetings or projects⁣ ⁣

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