Ep 59: How to Team Talk in Business English

Rob recounts a tense boardroom pitch where Josh, a non-native English speaker, nearly loses the room after a small phrasing mistake, then recovers and earns executive trust by using rehearsed responses and a calmer delivery. The episode then offers a practical framework for build ...  Show more

Explore how corporate buzzwords can make speakers sound stiff and less trustworthy in meetings, using coaching stories of Henry (a Brazilian sales manager pitching in Madrid) and Lila (a marketing director in Prague) who improved results by speaking more simply and directly. 00:0 ...  Show more

THIS IS AN ANNA WITH 2Ns EPISODE BEFORE I REBRANDED TO CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH. I RECOMMEND STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT CONFIDENT BUSINESS ENGLISH EPISODES.Do you want to make fewer mistakes in 2022?Would you like to be more secure when you speak knowing that what you are sa ...  Show more

Speaking English with people from different cultures is an enriching experience. However, if you're not mindful of the other person's cultural background, you could accidentally come across as rude, or even offensive, when trying to spark up a conversation in English.

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Have you seen learners who use their English at work at a high level of proficiency, and can speak fluently about their projects; they do presentations, lead meetings, and seem to sound very professional when you talk to them?
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Imagine you turn up at a party where you don't know anybody. Or maybe it's your first day at your new job. How do you engage someone in conversation? In today's episode, we'll give you some useful conversation starters that will help you feel more confident in social situation ...