Speaking English

Sentences (read out loud)
I have been following the status quo ever since the shake-up.
The fiscal situation of the company seemed to indicate the problems were prior to the merger.
The chair announced a new executive manager for the company.
The turnover increased after the power house manager started.

Technique Builders

Using in and at for a physical place.
Use "at" when thinking about a space.
He was at the office all afternoon.
Use "in" when you are talking about a place as an area.
I was in Spain.
Use "in" when you are talking about a building with the people inside.
I was in the restaurant having dinner.

Writing English Builders

Expressions
To put on the back burner: If an issue is put on the back burner, it is low priority.
The project was not important, so they put it on the back burner.
The ball is in your court: The decision is yours.
I told my boss what I thought. Now the ball is in her court. She said she would decide later.