Three English Experts: English Confidence for German Professionals

It is easier to get started than it is to keep going. Because you will need some persistency and will need to know why are you doing it. It is the job of the Three English Experts to keep learners motivated every day. We have been doing this for years. Do not stop, keep going. Start to enjoy English.  In this episode, we discuss  the importance of motivation in language learning  su...

Actually means `aktuell` and sensible means `sensible`, does it not? No. These are false friends. They are so easy to mistake, but only as long as you haven`t looked at them properly. This is your chance to mixing them up.  In this episode, we talk about ‘German’ false friends. These are German words that sound like English words but usually have a completely different meaning.  This tim...

This is a very common mistake among German native speakers: forgetting future tense in English conversations. We tell you why the little word `will` makes all the difference for your listeners in understanding what you are saying. We will talk about other future tenses, too.  In this episode, we discuss the different uses of the future form in English and compare it with the German language....

Such an important topic for a lot of people. Maybe you’re a fan, too? How about being able to chat about your favourite team to anyone from anywhere in a pub – in English? The Three English Experts are football fans and talk about the teams they support. Tune into a football conversation with us.  In this episode, you’ll find out which football teams we support and hear some cool conversation...

AI has come to stay. It will not go away. And why should it? It comes in handy in many places, including learning a language. Tech Expert Dave tells you all about what ChatGPT can do for you here.  In this episode, we talk about:  3 Top Uses of ChatGPT. Our practical experiences with ChatGPT in different languages so far. How ChatGPT helps correct mistakes and explains errors in your Eng...

 Many English learners worry about their accent. In this episode of Three English Experts , we explore how pronunciation really affects your English confidence and what actually matters when speaking. There are so many accents within England, let alone counting the Irish, Scottish and Welsh as well! And the Americans on top of that. So, should you worry about this issue as a learner? We tell...

It has got to be a good match – you and your teacher or English coach. Never underestimate the effect an excellent teacher-student-relationship can have on the teaching outcome. The Three English Experts talk about what to look for in a coach.  In this episode, we discuss three main questions which you could or should ask before deciding who to work with. Birgit is our guinea pig today and an...

This is an easier task than talking but still tricky. Become a copycat: Use phrases which your native co-workers send you in their mails, start making a list for yourself, build up your phrases and get better every time you send a mail.  In this episode, we talk about: copying and pasting phrases and vocabulary from emails from native speakers. tips on how to start a mail. how much small talk...

It’s the hardest part of your learning process: getting involved in an English conversation (outside of work). We tell you where to look for and find opportunities. Once you have been brave enough to dive into them it will get easier, believe us. It is all about practicing, testing it out and eventually that you enjoy speaking English.  In this episode, we talk about: The positives of “Parrot...

These mistakes are the ones you really want to avoid as a German native speaker when speaking English. They are so common and typical that we really need to talk about them. Here is your chance to fix them once and for all.  In this episode, we talk about common mistakes German native speakers make in English and how to correct them: We discuss why speakers often overuse the simple present te...

The Three English Experts will be your role-models and motivate you to start with a six-week language challenge in Japanese (Rebecca), Spanish (Dave) and Dutch (Birgit). Why not join in and do the same? There will be surely some interesting learning in it for you along the way.  In this episode: We discuss our individual six-week challenges, which we all set at the beginning of January, what...

Are you a `Jecke`? If you live in the Rhineland area, you will either celebrate or flee that time of the year. Either way, if you happen to tell any foreigners why, here is the vocabulary to manage a nice chat about the `5. Jahreszeit`.  In this episode we talk about: Birgit’s experience as a Carnival reveller, aka “Jeck” in the Rhineland/Cologne dialect. what happens on the particular days o...

When you speak English you do need to use some tenses! Now here is the chance to get to know the most important five – BIG 5 – in a nutshell. Listen to the Three English Experts explain the BIG 5 and ask yourself: Can I use them correctly? Speaking good English is not only about vocabulary, sorry, some grammar needs to be tackled. THESE FIVE are your basics for any English communication. We promis...

Get the best tips on English grammar books and learning materials for English. It is not easy to find good and useful issues: so much to choose from. The Three English Experts can help you make a decision.  In this episode, we talk about What to think about when you buy a grammar book What you really need to understand vs. not the “whole English grammar”- check out Birgit’s grammar books – id...

Why not include “improving my English” in your New Year’s resolutions? Learn how every new beginning offers a chance for you to make learning English a habit. The Three English Experts tell you why habits are a very good idea!  In this episode, we talk about: New Year's resolutions and the grammar of ‘goal setting’ for 2024. 2023 rewind and the grammar of 'regrets’. How to create new habits b...

Ever spent Christmas abroad? The Three English Experts quiz each other on German and British Traditions, because they have! Christmas pudding and Lebkuchen. Yummy! In this episode, we talk about: Rebecca & Dave quiz Birgit about Christmas in Britain. Can she and can you answer these questions? Which vegetables are traditionally served with the British Christmas dinner? When do British people o...

Listen to the experts and find out what range of choices are available nowadays to learn, repeat and finally remember vocabulary for good. It will never be either or, it is rather trying out different things and a combination of what works best for you.  In this episode, we talk about: · Quizlet app vs. physical vocabulary notebooks · False fluency · Interval learning · Recall vs repetition ·...

10 minutes a day can make all the difference and are can be the start of a productive habit to help improve your English. Learn how to be kind to yourself along the learning process but yet still successful while fitting in some learning slots into your daily routine. We talk about: · What can you learn in 10 minutes a day? · Learning on the go with apps. · Mix it up. · Repetition, repetition, rep...

Get to know the team: Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon, David Preston, who can take away your fears of speaking English! Offering lots of motivation and practical tips for your daily life to get you much more involved with English. For German native professionals who need to speak better English. For Leaders of international teams. For Germans, who have always struggled with English.  Find o...