Confident Business English

Let me take you through a simple structure you can use to sound great when communicating high-level trends in your sector in English. I also share lots of real-life examples sent in by other professionals listening to this podcast. LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast    INTERESTED I...

Join me this week for a bonus episode where I invite Oli Cooke, a mindset coach for high achievers to share his practical tips for your biggest challenges. In my opinion, Improving your mindset when communicating in English and becoming more resilient is a big part of creating a lasting change where you actually feel more comfortable speaking in a work context. I hope you enjoy the episode. As thi...

Join me for more of my key business english takeaways from my work as a Neurolanguage Coach. I touch on loads of topics. Vocabulary, grammar, reading tips and mindset. Don't miss out. LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast    INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of...

Have you ever wanted to ask a colleague to go for a coffee or lunch before a meeting, but felt awkward (uncomfortable) because you didn’t know the right phrases? Let me share three key phrases in English to invite your colleagues for coffee or lunch in different situations—so you never have to feel awkward or embarrassed again. LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER writte...

Do you ever need to report to your executive team but struggle to be concise in English? In this episode I share a simple communication framework that originated in the US military that you can take advantage of to make your life easier when reporting in English. Don't miss this one!  LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips...

Lack confidence when handling difficult meetings? Let me walk you through de-escalation phrases you can use wen there are challenging conversations and you want to direct the conversation to be more productive.  LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast    INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register...

This is a series called Essential Verbs for Business. I would like to start with how to use "get", one of the most common pain points I hear about. I will start to break down the most common uses, with examples and an opportunity to practice sentences at the end. Initially we will start with the more straightforward meanings and work this up to more advanced structures in future episode. I hope it...

Do you want to feel confident saying no to some of the most common requests by colleagues? Practice out loud on this interactive episode and feel more secure with quick, short sentences to say no in a polite and professional way. A lot of my clients find this hard which is why I wanted to focus on this with you too. Enjoy! Anna LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER writte...

Do you want to express enthusiasm but don't want to sound too much? Or not enough? As a senior manager, it's important you feel secure when you speak and you are expressing what you want to say accurately. Join me this week to dive into the nuances of several common business phrases to express enthusiasm and build you confidence to get the tone right in your different business interactions.  LINKE...

Join me for an episode where I walk you through some of my key business English takeaways over the last few weeks. Don't miss it! LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast    INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme TRANSCRIPTS in-depth...

Working with an international team on a big project? You will have to follow up with your team to keep on top all of the actions. What is the best way to do this without coming across as rude in both less urgent and more urgent situations? The forever worry of a senior manager. In this episode I dive into the art of the follow-up in English and give you professional phrases to help you get action....

Do you ever need to keep meetings on track? You have no problem doing it in your own language but when it comes to English you feel more insecure. In this episode I'll give you 3-step phrases to redirect conversations you can learn on autopilot to never have to worry about how to do it again. I hope it's useful. Anna   LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary...

The next installment of our Real Business Conversation Series. The aim of these episodes is to build confidence with different accents you can come across in international business. In this episode a finance director from North West England is going to ask you small talk questions. The question is - can you keep up? We will go into each question in detail to help you feel more confident you know h...

Do you feel concious of your pronunciation? Here are 3 pronunciation traps I see senior manager falling into a lot. I chose these 3 words as they are very common in business English. If you find this episode useful, we can do more in the future. LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast  &nbsp...

As a senior manager working in English, do you have to defend your decisions? Your colleagues may ask you to extend the deadline, ask for more resources or changes. In this episode I share with you business english vocabulary to help you push back confidently in English.  LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share...

Need to give feedback to a colleague? Save yourself time and stress with this 3-minute feedback template you can use for your next English conversation at work.    LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each episode plus extra tips I don't share on the podcast    INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my...

BECOME A MEMBER Here are my 3 must-use business English phrases for 2025. I've handpicked these specifically for you and haven't talked about on the podcast before. Make progress and boost your confidence using new words rather than the same vocabulary all the time.   Want the full transcript and bonus content in the newsletter? CLICK HERE to become a free member Join our community of 10k+ profess...

If you find it hard to follow your colleagues, this Real Business English conversation series is here to help. Hear actual conversations you are likely to hear at work. Build confidence with the vocabulary and learn new phrases. Spoken at a natural pace with no effort make it easier or slow down. Enjoy! Anna LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from each...

Put your skills to the test with this interactive, practical episode. Do you struggle to ask questions confidently? Then waste time afterwards following up by email?  At times it can be hard to put yourself out there even if you have an important question to ask. At Confident Business English, we believe practice makes confident. This is an interactive episode with practical exercises to get you a...

NEXT WEEK 15th JAN 2025 FULL LENGTH EPISODES RESUME About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025.  LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from...

NEXT WEEK 15th JAN 2025 FULL LENGTH EPISODES RESUME About Little Snippets: Confident Business English 5-minute and under episodes to keep your business English fresh over the festive period. Delivered in a more relaxed, storytelling format. Normal Confident Business English episodes schedule on 15th January 2025.  LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER written summary from...

Is the embarrassment of making mistakes stopping you speaking? For senior managers as yourself, this can be a big block to overcome. You don't want to look like an idiot in front of your team, peers or bosses so how do you move forward whilst accepting that not everything will be perfect? In this episode I share a system for viewing corrections I use with my clients. I hope it provides a different...

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share one classic question you can use to shift the conversation to more personal topics. I was inspired to share this phrase with you after eavesdropping a conversation with native spe...

Do you find it awkward to make conversation in English when you meet new people? You are certainly not alone. A lot of my clients find this simple, but often intimidating, interaction hard. In this Little Snippet I share 3 natural phrases I heard when I eavesdropped a conversation with native speakers at the airport.  I hope you can use them the next time you meet new people at a networking or con...

Let's box of 2024 looking at some of your biggest points and my advice on how to improve them. We are going to touch on: Mindset Presentations How to motivate your employees? How to object without being rude? How to give a farewell speech? Tips for what to do when you start a new job How to speak more clearly Getting an effective routine in place LINKEDIN Say hello and follow me here JOIN MY FRIDA...