5 phrases that make your English sound more professional
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insteadin'stedr in place of, or as an alternative torolerәuln. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social settingadvanceәd'vɑ:nsn. an amount paid before it is earnedsaysein. the chance to speakexperienceik'spiәriәnsn. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
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Learn to talk about work in an advanced way.
学习以高级方式谈论工作。
Instead of saying I'm good at, to talk about your skills, try saying I'm proficient in.
不要说“我擅长”，要谈论你的技能，试着说“我精通”。
I'm proficient in using a range of computer software.
我精通使用各种计算机软件。
Instead of saying I know a lot about, you could say I have extensive experience in or with.
不要说“我了解很多关于”，你可以说“我有丰富的经验在”或“与”。
I have extensive experience with animals.
我有丰富的与动物相处的经验。
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