Non native English speaking 🐠 fam, anyone else feel super pressurized when a partner asks you to put together something that involves extensive writing? Cont'd

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Lots of reading, that's really it. That's how I learn to speak other languages, too.

Maybe read other similar docs from coworkers, or read academic journals. Something with more formal speech.

Don't be too hard on yourself, a lot of it is just about conventions, not strict grammar rules. It's hard to always pick up but you'll get there. Just keep getting feedback too

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Remember, OP, when these assholes give you shit about writing, you speak/write more than one language and they do not. Take it in stride, you're doing fine! 🍻

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Type faster

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Be confident. Also, practically speaking, ask a junior person to read it over for grammar and completeness

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I would read the Economist for sentence structures, vocabulary, and business writing.

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Have a peer review the document as well.

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I'm okay with conversational english. I struggle when it comes to conveying something concise. I kinda get the look from people (native speakers) sometimes I produce content. Any pointers on how I can improve?

Sometimes * when

*super pressured

Try enough to be confident OP. But don't try too hard and change yourself, the way you speak represents your heritage and culture, it's more precious than anything you'll ever get out of this job.

I found worse writers who are Americans than me so I guess I'm okay. I got nervous when engagement descriptions talks about "excellent English writing skills" etc.

I really appreciate your responses guys. Nothing a night of drinking and self loathing can't fix 😅

Reading is key to acquire vocabulary and to be able to articulate complex ideas in a concise way. A lot of native speakers are terrible spellers and have poor grammar/vocabulary, but that's not the people you are up against usually in consulting. In my case, I feel that negotiations can be tricky for non speakers. There is lot of pressure to articulate ideas quickly and as a foreigner I need more time to process it.

Utilize your staff!

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