Confident Business English

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!

This is a series called Essential Business Verbs. We continue our look at "get" one of the verbs my clients say time and time they find very confusing. I walk you through 3 more common meanings, examples and a chance to practice along with me at the end of the episode. Invest just 11 minutes of your time to build your confidence speaking and understanding your colleagues. 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

Discover a simple structure to eloquently express high-level industry trends, making client interactions and job interviews a breeze. Real-life examples from professionals showcase how to improve communication. Explore the dynamics of top-down and bottom-up strategies, particularly in the healthcare sector, and learn the importance of leadership skills. This engaging discussion provides practical insights to enhance your professional dialogue.

Oli Cooke, a mindset coach for high achievers and former English pronunciation expert, joins the discussion to share insights on overcoming communication barriers. He offers practical tips to tackle public speaking anxiety faced by senior managers, especially in multinational environments. The conversation explores managing anxiety in high-stakes situations, encouraging a mindset shift towards indifference to fear. Cooke emphasizes reframing power dynamics to boost confidence when communicating in English, making this a valuable session for anyone looking to enhance their professional communication.

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. 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

Feeling awkward inviting colleagues for coffee or lunch? This conversation shares three key phrases to help you confidently make those invites. It delves into essential etiquette around payments, and explains the nuances between suggestions and invitations. Listeners will learn how to navigate these social scenarios based on familiarity, ensuring smooth interactions every time. Say goodbye to embarrassment and hello to better networking!

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!  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

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.  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