Often it can be the difficult situations that are hard to navigate in English but there are times when we want to share how well people have done, the good work they have completed or congratulate the team on their efforts. As always, this was inspired by the people  work with who wanted to klnow natural ways to approach this situation. Enjoy!SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - You have to sign up before 10.00am the Friday 3rd February 2023 after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Want to help support my free podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annawith2ns  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

It can be a little awkward at work when your colleagues start talking about something different which isn't what you intended, or perhaps they misunderstood what you were saying or are focusing on the wrong thing...how do you bring the conversation back to what you want to talk about without coming across as rude? In the episode I cover some key phrases you can use for different scenarios so you can feel more confident the next time you have to do this.Enjoy!SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - You have to sign up before 10.00am the Friday 12th January 2023 after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Want to help support my free podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annawith2ns   Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you bore yourself using the same words all the time? I've found that when talking about strategies before tend to use the same words over and over again - create, implement, define. They are all absolutely fine but let's try and add a bit of variety. Mix it up a little. In this episode I go through other more advanced terms (mainly verbs) to talk about strategy, as well as the usual tips and common mistakes to avoid. I also give you an extra piece of complemetary work to do at home. Enjoy!SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - You have to sign up before 10.00am the Friday 12th January 2023 after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Want to help support my free podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annawith2ns The strategy video - here is the video I referenced with Roger Martin on Harvard Business Review  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

What are you doing to do this year? How are you going to make progress? What should I be focusing on? I imagine these are some of the questions going around in your head. I want to give you my advice and recommendations based on some of the biggest problems I know that you are facing and give you a bit of a motivation boost! Enjoy!SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - You have to sign up before 10.00am the Friday 13th January 2023 after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Interested in joining my 1-1 programme?As I said in the episode I offer a 6-month programme for senior managers  who want to signficantly improve their English communication and conference. Interested? Click here.Want to help support my free podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annawith2ns  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

I want to help you improve your pronunication going into 2023. In this episode I talk about all the big hitters - words that come up all the time in business AND are commonly mispronounced. This is the best place to start. Would you like this list of words and the audio file to practice over Christmas?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - You have to sign up before 10.00am the Friday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Are you interested in working with me?As I said in the episode I offer a 6-month programme for senior managers  who need to communicate well in English and want to increase their confidence. Interested? Click here.Want to send me a suggestion for the podcast 2023 or just let me know how its helped you (I love to hear from you!)? Send an email to info@annawith2ns.com Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Being able to understand your colleagues can be one of the most frustrating things. There are many different accents, ways of speaking and words that make it difficult. In this week's episode I explain some really common but complex business phrases so that you can understand them when you hear it. If you like this episode, I will do a part 2!Would you like a summary of all the business vocabulary from this episode and every episode going forward?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - Sign up before 10.00am the Friday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Want to make significant progress with your English?I offer a 6-month programme for senior managers  who need to communicate well in English and want to increase their confidence. Interested? Click here.Want to support the podcast? Donate a coffee hereHear me on Culips English Podcast Chatterbox episodes. Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

We need to fix this. We need to fix that. That must be fixed. To fix is great but there are other words we can  use to sound more natural depending on the type of situation. Let's take a look at some of them today and broaden your vocabulary. Enjoy!Would you like a summary of all the business vocabulary from this episode and every episode going forward?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - Sign up before 10.00am the Friday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Want to make significant progress with your English?I offer a 6-month programme for senior managers  who need to communicate well in English and want to increase their confidence. Interested? Click here.Want to support the podcast? Donate a coffee here Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Do you make mistakes? Almost certainly, yes. Do they all matter? Not as much as you think. Should I try to correct them? Well, of course but you need to think about a good starting point. I always recommend starting by "cleaning up" some basic and repeated mistakes that can affect how you speak overall - the quick wins essentially. In this episode  tell you about some very common ones that I hear day in and day out. Enjoy!Would you like a summary of all the business vocabulary from this episode and every episode going forward?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - Sign up before 10.00am the Friday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.Click here for a sample.Would you like me to help you make progress with your mistakes?I offer a 6-month programme  for professionals who want to speak better and feel more secure even without being perfect. Interested? Click here.Want to support the podcast? Donate a coffee here Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

"Thank you so much and if you have an questions let me know." You say it but secretly you're hoping that no one asks you anything but then you see the hand emoji pop up on the screen or someone says "Excuse me, Anna but.....". You know what's coming - a question. The fun part about questions is we can never be 100% sure about what we will be asked. Today I share with you 4 steps to feel more confident in this situation and answer more coherently. I practice this type of exercise a lot of with my clients and I think it could benefit you too. Enjoy!Would you like a summary of all the business vocabulary from this episode and every episode going forward?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - Sign up before 10.00am the Friday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.This is the only place where I will my bonus notes from the podcast. There is no charge for this either! A no-brainer. Click here for a sample.Would you like to work with me one-to-one?I offer a 6-month programme  for professionals who want to feel more secure speaking English without being perfect. Interested? Click here.Would you like to support the podcast? Donate a coffee here Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

Need to get people on board but struggle to convince people that what you think or want to do is the best way forward? In this episode I give you some easy hacks to make your speech much more persuasive in order to get better results at the point of disucssion, deliberation and negotiation. Would you like a summary of all the business vocabulary from this episode and every episode going forward?SIGN UP TODAY TO THE ANNA WITH 2NS NEWSLETTER - Sign up before 9.00am the Thursday after the podcast to get the one for this episode.This is the only place where I will my bonus notes from the podcast. There is no charge for this either! A no-brainerClick here for a sample.Would you like to support the podcast? Donate a coffee here Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish