Indian English at Standups: A Glossary for Daily Agile Meetings
A practical glossary of Indian English phrases in meetings—decode revert, do the needful, EOD, on priority, and more so you follow every daily standup.
Blog
The SpiceTalk Blog
Practical guides to Indian English, offshore collaboration, and working with Indian teams.
Listening & Accent
Why You Can't Understand Indian English on Calls (and How to Fix It)
Can't understand Indian English on calls? It's normal and fixable. Here's why Indian English is hard to follow and a clear plan to train your ear.
Vocabulary
Working With India
7 Common Misunderstandings on US–India Offshore Calls (and Fixes)
US India offshore communication breaks in predictable ways. Here are 7 common offshore call misunderstandings and concrete fixes for the US side.
Working With India
Indian Business Culture for Americans: Communication & Etiquette
A practical guide to Indian business culture for US professionals: hierarchy, indirect communication, relationships, festivals, meetings, and etiquette.
Listening & Accent
Understanding the Indian English Accent: A Listening Guide
Struggling to follow the Indian English accent on calls? Learn why it sounds different and how to train your ear to understand it clearly.
Working With India
How to Work Effectively with Offshore Teams in India: A Playbook
A practical playbook for working with offshore teams in India: time-zone overlap, communication style, trust, standups, and respectful US–India collaboration.
Vocabulary
Do the Needful, Prepone, Revert: 40 Indian English Words at Work
Do the needful meaning, prepone meaning, and 40 Indian English words US professionals hear at work — a clear glossary with examples and a cheat sheet.
Fundamentals
Indian English: The Complete Guide for American Professionals
What is Indian English? A practical guide to its history, accent, vocabulary, and grammar — and how Indian English vs American English differs at work.