298. Don’t Break Your Flow! Clarify the Busin...

In this episode of Anna Reports, you will listen in on a real conversation between British colleagues I heard after a conference in Madrid. You’ll hear the kinds of expressions, humour, complaints and tone that appear in natural workplace conversations. The kind of English you ra ...  Show more

Speaking English at a senior level often brings difficult experiences that aren't always talked about. You start questioning yourself: Did I say it wrong? Did I sound too direct? Did they understand me? In this episode, you’ll see that many of these experiences are normal. I shar ...  Show more

Welcome back Financial Feminists! I'm so excited to bring you this special episode recorded live in my hometown of Seattle with Nick and Jack from "The Best One Yet" podcast. We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of personal finance, from setting achievable financial goals to negoti ...  Show more

Deadlines don’t have to be stressful! In this episode, I share clear, polite, and professional ways to talk about deadlines at work - whether you’re setting one, asking about one, or running late. I’ll also tell you a funny story about Carlos and his last-minute panic. Plus, prac ...  Show more

Interrupting someone mid-sentence? It happens! In this episode, I share polite phrases you can use to interrupt in English - both at work and in casual chats. Learn the difference between polite and rude interruptions, and practise real phrases with the “Repeat After Me” segment. ...  Show more

Ready to improve your French skills with our short, espresso-like episode? Today, Hélène from the Coffee Break French team explains the difference between grâce à and à cause de.These two phrases both translate to 'because of', but with very different connotations. Learn how to u ...  Show more