I am working for a trading company, in the working days, something is always making me unhappy. that is my not confident in all my fairs espacially in my English.

Sometimes I received calls from abroad and they are speaking english, then i will be very unconfident with myself then i will other colleagues to receive that.

How can be confident with myself?

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Quoting from [motrax]:




Yes your English is poor. But you are not expected to communicate well in a language which is not your native one. A way to better your English is to use it as often as you can. Maybe you could take some lessons. Reading is an excellent way of improving your writing skills

Hello,are you from New Zealand?Your English Level is very good.May I make a friend with you? Edited.

The only other thing I would add is don't say "you understand" when you don't! I've had many Chinese suppliers say they understand, then when I get the new sample or whatever we are discusing...it is clear they did not understand. It's always a good idea at the end of the meeting to discuss again what is expected of you. Your customers will appreciate that!

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Yes your English is poor. But you are not expected to communicate well in a language which is not your native one. A way to better your English is to use it as often as you can. Maybe you could take some lessons. Reading is an excellent way of improving your writing skills

Hello,are you from New Zealand?Your English Level is very good.May I make a friend with you? Edited.

The only other thing I would add is don't say "you understand" when you don't! I've had many Chinese suppliers say they understand, then when I get the new sample or whatever we are discusing...it is clear they did not understand. It's always a good idea at the end of the meeting to discuss again what is expected of you. Your customers will appreciate that!

it seems that you have much words with chinese suppliers.

maybe it is the problem that they think ask too many questions may get you unhappy.

Quoting from [jiaohong]:

I am working for a trading company, in the working days, something is always making me unhappy. that is my not confident in all my fairs espacially in my English.

Sometimes I received calls from abroad and they are speaking english, then i will be very unconfident with myself then i will other colleagues to receive that.

How can be confident with myself?

I have the same question as you with English.  In fact , I like English and want to practic my English more better. I have the chance to meet my foreign customer face to face, but I am so unconfident and nervous  that

cann't speak out one more words.

 

 

 

Quoting from [jiaohong]:

I am working for a trading company, in the working days, something is always making me unhappy. that is my not confident in all my fairs espacially in my English.

Sometimes I received calls from abroad and they are speaking english, then i will be very unconfident with myself then i will other colleagues to receive that.

How can be confident with myself?

Hello ! And good luck .

 First things first how many foreign books have you read , remember English is not your first language.

So why are you downing yourself read some books your company should  have  resources  for  you to learn the language of commerce or the company will be left behind. 

 You might not be able to speak English but you can type it , because you have no one to practice with.

So for now read and learn to write English the rest will fall into place GOOD   LUCK!!!!!!!!

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Quoting from [stockguy35]:

Quoting from [Maggie80]:

Quoting from [motrax]:






Yes your English is poor. But you are not expected to communicate well in a language which is not your native one. A way to better your English is to use it as often as you can. Maybe you could take some lessons. Reading is an excellent way of improving your writing skills

Hello,are you from New Zealand?Your English Level is very good.May I make a friend with you? Edited.

The only other thing I would add is don't say "you understand" when you don't! I've had many Chinese suppliers say they understand, then when I get the new sample or whatever we are discusing...it is clear they did not understand. It's always a good idea at the end of the meeting to discuss again what is expected of you. Your customers will appreciate that!

it seems that you have much words with chinese suppliers.

maybe it is the problem that they think ask too many questions may get you unhappy.

No, no...never be afraid of asking too many questions...be afraid of not asking enough questions and then having customer disappointed by end result. Or lack of end result

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See, That's o.k., I have students and know people who are overly confident and speak terribly.

The fact that you have identified your problem is a step up. remember when your at the bottom the only way is up. Contact me at englishplaytime@yahoo.com and I will customize an ESL business course for you.

Until then make sure you are doing something about it, because alot of people will feed off of your insecurities to make themselves feel higher.

Stay focused on self improvement and if you don't contact me go to youtube.com  or find an online course, in today's world there are many ways to learn, make sure you search for a penpal and a telephone mate. Enjoy your learning process! Because we are all here to learn! And most of all watch what you say, your words become your reality.

You are fine!!!

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No, no...never be afraid of asking too many questions...be afraid of not asking enough questions and then having customer disappointed by end result. Or lack of end result

yes you are right, if you start a job, you have to clear all the questions even the questions may let you unhappy, i have realize this problem and now working towards this way.

Quoting from [jiaohong]:

I am working for a trading company, in the working days, something is always making me unhappy. that is my not confident in all my fairs espacially in my English.

Sometimes I received calls from abroad and they are speaking english, then i will be very unconfident with myself then i will other colleagues to receive that.

How can be confident with myself?

Dont worry.If you are in Yiwu can contact me.

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I am working for a trading company, in the working days, something is always making me unhappy. that is my not confident in all my fairs espacially in my English.

Sometimes I received calls from abroad and they are speaking english, then i will be very unconfident with myself then i will other colleagues to receive that.

How can be confident with myself?

Learn and practice... check out www.aci-esl.com this might be the solution you are looking for... they have several levels so you can choose which level you think is appropriate for you... and learn together with others like you, eager to know more about the English language. Good luck!

Hi,


Not sure if this has been suggested before, but you can try calling up random English-speaking people on Skype and chatting with them in your spare time.  I see that many people have suggested you practice, practice, practice, and I couldn't agree more!


Best of luck,


Ryan