Confident Business English

Bree Aesie, co-founder of AC English Company, shares 3 memory techniques to learn effectively with limited time. Topics include storytelling, memory techniques for language acquisition, and the importance of engagement in learning. Personal anecdotes highlight the effectiveness of visualization and personalization in mnemonic techniques.

Learn how to navigate colloquial expressions used in meetings. Explore 'playing hardball' in negotiations, 'moving the goalposts' in project scope, and understanding its negative connotations. Discuss a scenario of deciding on the working model and facing resistance from team members.

Let's kick off the new year. I have a (rather long) document called "Content Snippets" where I write down all the interesting things and learning points that come up when I'm doing sessions. I really want to share with my "top 3" that have come up a lot recently. First, I'd look at a common word a lot of people don't feel confident using. Second, a common mistake that could cause a BIG misunderstanding. Finally, tips for what to do if you are always looking for the right words when you are giving presentations.  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

The podcast provides 11 quick wins for business English including building confidence, mastering basics, common mistakes, essential skills for effective communication, and a holiday wishes summary.

The podcast explores and distinguishes between the phrasal verbs 'find out' and 'figure out' in problem-solving, providing tips on how to use them naturally. It discusses different ways to obtain information or assistance, and emphasizes the importance of analysis and problem-solving in a business context.

The podcast explores the topic of introducing oneself in different settings such as face-to-face, phone, and email exchanges. It simplifies the rules and provides examples for various communication scenarios and mediums.

This podcast provides easy and quick tips to avoid common mistakes in business emails. It discusses the importance of addressing the recipient and considering formality. It also highlights common punctuation mistakes and the need to adapt when communicating in English. The podcast provides high-level tips for writing business emails, such as breaking up paragraphs and starting sentences with 'regarding' or 'in terms of'. It also discusses common mistakes when ending emails and invites listeners to sign up for a newsletter.

Learn how to understand and use key business expressions in English meetings. Explore expressions like 'strike while the iron is hot,' 'bite the bullet,' and 'nip problems in the bud.' Discover their origins and practical applications in various business scenarios.

Discover effective strategies for using phrasal verbs naturally in professional settings, including personalized learning approaches and a valuable newsletter. Challenges and benefits of learning and using phrasal verbs are discussed. The usage and meanings of 'lay out', 'sort out', and 'iron out' phrasal verbs are explored. Learn how to incorporate these phrasal verbs into everyday conversations.

This podcast covers key vocabulary and phrases for performance reviews, including how to discuss conditions and pay. It also provides tips for preparing for reviews and presentations in English, expressing eagerness and concerns, asking performance-related questions, and navigating pay raise discussions. Lastly, it explores managing nervousness and improving speech fluency.