Why grammar is rarely the real problem
Most communication breakdowns aren't grammatical. They're structural, contextual or about pacing.
A new book by Mary Dee
Global English,
Clearly.
The new rules of communication in the world's shared language.
English is no longer used mainly between native and non-native speakers.
Today it is used between people from different countries, cultures and linguistic backgrounds — often through AI-mediated systems such as transcription, translation and meeting technology.
This short book explains what that means for professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs and English learners.
Section 01
Why this matters now
The shape of professional communication has changed quietly but completely in the last decade.
- 01
Global teams
Most teams today are international. Shared meaning matters more than shared accent.
- 02
International business
Deals, partnerships and decisions are negotiated across borders, time zones and dialects.
- 03
Remote communication
Audio compression, latency and unfamiliar accents change how listeners receive what we say.
- 04
AI-mediated systems
Transcription, translation and meeting tools sit between speakers — and they hear differently than humans do.
- 05
Cross-cultural collaboration
Context, register and turn-taking signals shift between cultures. Clarity carries the load.
Section 02
What you'll learn
Why accent matters less than you think
Listeners adapt to accents quickly. They struggle far more with unclear structure and missing context.
Why clarity beats sounding native
The goal isn't to disappear into native speech. It's to be unmistakably understood.
How AI is changing communication
Speech-to-text, real-time translation and meeting summaries reward different speakers than humans do.
How to reduce listener effort
Small structural choices dramatically lower the cognitive load on the person hearing you.
Section 03
About Mary Dee
Mary Dee is the founder of Vox London and author of Global English, Clearly.
She works with executives, professionals and entrepreneurs communicating across borders, cultures and increasingly through AI-mediated systems.
Her work focuses on clarity, credibility and communication in the age of Global English.
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