Confident Business English

Feeling nervous about speaking in English during meetings? This discussion shares strategies to boost your confidence on the spot. Learn how to buy time before responding and understand the power of structure over vocabulary. Discover three practical frameworks: acknowledging and adding, stating a point with reasoning, and summarizing with a caveat. Each approach simplifies your responses and keeps you focused. Embrace shifts in mindset to handle the pressure with ease and clarity. Get ready to tackle impromptu discussions head-on!

Do you ever feel it's hard to convince people of your ideas in English? You feel you are not as persuasive and your sentences are flat. I actually come across this problem frequently with clients. That's why I'd like to help you explain why things matter. I will show you 3 effective English structures you can use to hopefully sound more convincing and help your colleagues understand the importance behind your ideas. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Welcome back to a brand new season of Confident Business English. I wanted to kick off focusing on one of the things you told me you love about the podcast - content you can actually use in real life at work. In this episode I've selected 3 phrases you can try in your next meeting. They are so relevant for you as a senior manager and I hope this training will help you feel more confident to say them and you will fele like you are making progress. Enjoy! AnnaWant to learn thees 3 plus 2 extra in much more depth? Including more context, examples, practice and how to pronounce in a natural way. JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR MY 5-DAY COMMUTE CHALLENGE - 5 phrases, 5 days. Build your confidence with key business vocabulary on your daily commute - the time it takes to go and come back from work.   GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

In this season finale, the host emphasizes the importance of clear communication in business English. They share strategies for navigating language challenges in high-pressure meetings, highlighting the need for clarity. Listeners learn to differentiate between 'helpful' and 'useful,' while also enhancing their emotional vocabulary by distinguishing feelings like 'angry' and 'upset.' The focus on taking action is stressed as essential for building confidence, alongside insights into upcoming resources for support.

For the penultimate episode of Confident Business English this season, I am bringing you a bonus guest episode Emma from Pronunciation with Emma. If you haven't heard of Emma already, she has 15+ years of experience and over 1 mill. followers on social media. In short, she knows her stuff.  She is going to spend 30 minutes with you to hopefully help you towards feeling less self-concious about your pronunciation. Emma talks about:Her best advice if you are struggling right nowA practical method to finally say your most difficult wordsTop tips for speakers from specific languagesQ&A round from the challenges you sent in to meI really hope you take something away from this episode. See you next week on July 16th 2025 for the final episode of this season. We'll back again on the 17th September 2025.Pronunciation with Emma LinksWebsiteYoutube GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Navigate workplace moments with confidence! Discover 11 essential one-liners to celebrate achievements, support colleagues, and address sensitive topics with empathy. Learn how to tailor your phrases for different relationships while improving your communication skills. From welcoming back a colleague to offering condolences, these tips ensure your words resonate and connect. Master everyday workplace conversations and enhance your interactions!

Do you have to convince and persuade your colleagues on your ideas? Are you worried your points sound flat and don't make an impact because you don't have the right words? In this episode I illustrate how choosing the right vocabulary can make a big difference to how your argument comes across. Learn quick, practical tricks about what to include to sound more convincing and common pitfalls which will make your argument sound weaker. Perfect for any senior managers who need to convince execs! I hope it's useful! Anna.  GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN 1-to-1 COACHING? Register for future places on my programme WANT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Donate a coffee TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Gain clarity on the often confusing present perfect tense and its role in effective business communication. Discover how this tense helps convey recent actions and experiences that influence the present. Learn tips to boost your confidence in using it, along with the importance of adverbs for clearer messaging. Perfect for managers and professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills in the workplace.

Explore the art of understanding rapid-fire business English! Discover how native speakers use connected speech, merging sounds to create common phrases. Learn to recognize and interpret these phrases through practical examples. Dive into the nuances of pronunciation with phrases like 'have to' and 'gotta be'. Gain confidence in your everyday business interactions and enhance your fluency by practicing these critical skills!

Dive into the versatile world of the verb 'pop' and its informal charm in business English! This quick guide unpacks how to use 'pop' effectively, helping you communicate more confidently with native colleagues. With practical examples, you'll discover the nuances that can elevate your business conversations. It's a fun, insightful way to enhance your linguistic skills and connect better in the workplace!