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In this Technical Series episode, I focus on reported speech. This was inspired by a client question and I thought it would be a great topic, as it is something often often looked but something you use every single day as a senior manager when relaying what the board, clients, or ...  Show more

Do you ever feel your English sounds fine, but not quite executive? In this episode, you’ll learn three simple language shifts that will help strengthen your presence in your interactions as a senior manager. Nothing complicated. Just smarter framing that changes how you’re perce ...  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