Transitional Devices: The Roadmap to Effective Speech

In businesses around the globe, professionals speak with crisp, clear communication for expedience and success. Tap dancing around topics does not work, and using too many words wastes time. The best communication method? Active, linear sentences.

Business writing is not the same as writing a novel. For novelists, the use of both the active and passive voice, plus quotations for speech, works well to create scenes, imagery and drama. In telling the story, the novelist wouldn't only use active, linear sentences in a vacuum; the constant use of them would become dry and boring!

Can we then conclude that business writing, with it's excessive use of active sentences, is boring ? Not at all!

Welcome transitional devices! When we write clear sentences that make our points and support our opinions, we can "soften" the stiff nature of the active voice with transitions. Words and phrases such as "however", "it stands to reason", "one might argue" etc. offer "signposts along the road" for our listeners to understand where we are going with our message. Join me in the study of transitional devices. Your communication skills will soar!


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Seasoned Business English Consultant and Editor—now teaching exclusively on Verbling, with an extended range of times available for your next class! Greetings and a warm welcome! My name is Lisa Zaski, and I'm genuinely excited about assisting you in mastering the art of English communication. Drawing from eight years of experience in ESL tutoring—over 5,000 lessons!—I am dedicated to crafting a dynamic and engaging learning experience tailored to your individual needs. About Me: With a B.S. in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University and a Certification in English Editing from The University of Chicago, I bring a strong academic foundation to our learning journey. Adding to my credentials, I hold four certifications in tutoring and teaching Business English. My work has helped business professionals with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds from all around the world. Additionally, my passion for languages and teaching has propelled me to design effective strategies...
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