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		<title>Are You a Business Owner?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s an important fact that the inability to communicate effectively can get in the way of opportunity. Being able to get your business-related messages across to your audience is crucial to success. As with any aspect of business, the key is to expose yourself to learning and practice opportunities, and to maintain a persistent attitude. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-41" title="business-communication" src="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/business-communication-300x137.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="137" />It&#8217;s an important fact that the inability to communicate effectively can get in the way of opportunity. Being able to get your business-related messages across to your audience is crucial to success. As with any aspect of business, the key is to expose yourself to learning and practice opportunities, and to maintain a persistent attitude. Thankfully, there are also a range of practical and technical tools designed to help you hone your English skill.</p>
<p>Are your strengths in speaking? Communication vehicles like videos, podcasts, or webinars may suit you well. If you are more comfortable writing, things like blogs, newsletters, and emails can become powerful business drivers. Remember, the key to more effective communication is to take action and to get the right education and improve your skills. Mastering these communication challenges can help you win the hearts and minds of your customers, staff, and industry network.</p>
<p>At Bivin&#8217;s Eikawa Plus+, we can assist you in the targeted improvement of your English communication ability. We can help you learn the tools that play to your strengths, while building up areas of weakness. With our goal-oriented programs, we can partner with you to build the communications skills that can take your business to a higher level! <a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/english/contact.html">Contact us today</a> to learn how to take control of your communications potential!</p>
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		<title>How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Practice makes perfect! Maybe you have studied English for years. You read English well, but when it’s time to speak– you feel nervous or embarrassed. The fact is, without regular speaking practice, it’s nearly impossible to reach a level of fluent English communication. Luckily, Bivins Eikaiwa Plus+ is here to help! We offer a wealth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/confidence-coaching-pic.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-37" title="confidence-coaching-pic" src="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/confidence-coaching-pic-203x300.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="300" /></a>Practice makes perfect! Maybe you have studied English for years. You read English well, but when it’s time to speak– you feel nervous or embarrassed. The fact is, without regular speaking practice, it’s nearly impossible to reach a level of fluent English communication. Luckily, Bivins Eikaiwa Plus+ is here to help! We offer a wealth of opportunities for you to improve your English ability and practice consistently. Reading, writing, and listening can be done on your own, but the great thing about speaking, or actually communicating, is that it requires someone else – it’s an INTERACTIVE experience.</p>
<p>At Bivins Eikawa Plus, you always have the opportunity to speak with your teachers and fellow students in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. We’re committed to sharing in your personal development and to seeing you reach your English communication goals, whether they are for your personal or work life. Beyond speaking, we can provide you with the training and resources you need to excel!</p>
<p>We understand that you need to be prepared for speaking situations that come up outside of a classroom. It’s all about being out in the real world with real people – maybe in an office, in a club, or in a hotel. Whatever the situation, we want to empower your English communication ability and help build your confidence. Remember, language is all around you, even in Japan you can see it on signs all around. English communication offers you a new and powerful way to experience the world.</p>
<p>To discover more exciting English communication opportunities, contact <a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/english/contact.html">Bivins Eikawa Plus</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Tips for More Powerful Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bivin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tip #1 &#8211; Control Your Anxiety; Don’t Let It Control You!
Most of the nervous symptoms you may experience before communicating with someone in a second language are the same as those you feel when excited. To the body, it all comes from the same place – adrenaline. Most simply, adrenaline is ENERGY. If we experience [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Chat1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-30" title="Chat1" src="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Chat1.jpg" alt="" width="279" height="209" /></a><strong>Tip #1 &#8211; Control Your Anxiety; Don’t Let It Control You!</strong></p>
<p>Most of the nervous symptoms you may experience before communicating with someone in a second language are the same as those you feel when excited. To the body, it all comes from the same place – adrenaline. Most simply, adrenaline is ENERGY. If we experience this energy as excitement, we feel good. If we experience anxiety, we feel bad. The first step toward effectively managing your anxiety is to remove the negative association and shape that initial feeling into EXCITEMENT. Believe that you are excited about the opportunity to speak English. Then use your excitement to energize you and help you communicate your thoughts and feelings to your communication partner.</p>
<p><strong>Tip #2 &#8211; Be Yourself!</strong></p>
<p>Everyone has his or her own communication “style”. Your style is made up of many different aspects, including your body, voice, face, the way you use language, level of formality, etca. The trick, within your style, is to be more of who you really are, which means knowing and then capitalizing on your greatest communication strengths. Remember, words only account for 10% of your communication power. Your nonverbal delivery style accounts for 90%! To improve your communication experience, focus on the real source of your power—your nonverbal communication such as eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, movement, proximity, clothing, vocal variety, rate, loudness, and silent pauses.</p>
<p>To learn more tips to enhance your English communication skills, <a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/english/contact.html">contact Bivins English</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Communication the Bivin Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Talk is Cheap! It&#8217;s Time to Communicate and Make It Happen.
 
My name is Bivin Poole and I&#8217;m inviting you to join me in going beyond learning English to discover the roots of effective communication! Want to improve your interpersonal relationships with others? How about more successful work relationships? At Bivins Eikaiwa Plus+, our goal to [...]]]></description>
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My name is Bivin Poole and I&#8217;m inviting you to join me in going beyond learning English to discover the roots of effective communication! Want to improve your interpersonal relationships with others? How about more successful work relationships? At<a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com" target="_blank"> Bivins Eikaiwa Plus+,</a> our goal to is work with you to improve your skill at interpersonal communication. Our unique methods are based on years of effective communication coaching and our suite of tools and educational resources will enable you communicate more successfully in every area of your life! Our expert coaches can help you overcome common communication challenges:</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Remember: </strong>Establishing effective communication habits lead to healthy personal and work relationships that are essential for happier, more productive living. At Bivins Eikaiwa Plus+, we can help you realize your communications goals through meaningful exercises that provide motivation and ensure retention. Mastering effective communication is central to knowing yourself and those around you. <a href="http://www.bivinsenglish.com/english/contact.html" target="_blank">Contact us today</a> to begin your journey toward successful interpersonal communication!</p>
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