We’ll speak soon.
Welcome to this week’s Sparks Plus.
Short reflections and examples to help you speak up, respond,
and disagree in English without putting extra pressure on yourself.
Six short sections.
Easy to read.
Designed to reduce effort, not add more.
1️⃣ Quick Win
In German, you can say:
Wir hören uns.
In English, we don’t say:
❌ We hear us.
Instead, say:
✔ Speak to you soon.
✔ Talk to you soon.
✔ We’ll speak soon.
Short. Natural. Widely used.
2️⃣ Real-World English in Action
A client ended an email with:
❌ With friendly greetings
In English, we don’t usually translate Mit freundlichen Grüßen.
Instead, we say:
✔ Best regards
✔ Kind regards
✔ Best
Shorter. More natural.
And completely professional.
3️⃣ Christine’s Pick
Celeste Headlee: 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation (TED Talk)
You don’t need to watch all 12 minutes.
Even a few minutes remind you that conversation isn’t about perfect English.
It’s about:
- listening
- responding
- staying present
🎥
https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation
4️⃣ Reader Question
Q: Is it okay to end a call with “Bye bye”?
A: In business contexts, it can sound a little childlike.
Safer options are:
✔ Speak soon.
✔ Talk to you later.
✔ Have a good day.
Simple. Neutral. Professional.
5️⃣ AI Prompt to Test
Try this:
“Give me 5 natural ways to end a business call politely in international English. Keep them short.”
You only need one phrase that feels comfortable.
6️⃣ Spotlight
What I Say Matters
If you sometimes hesitate before ending a call or email in English, this short guide helps you trust simple wording.
Clear is enough.
Confident is enough.
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