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Confident Business English

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Feb 9, 2022 • 22min

5 business verbs in English that are a nightmare for Spanish speakers

These are 5 business verbs that I hear the most mistakes from. I wanted to do this episode after correcting these verbs so many times and wanting to share these with. These ones are common business verbs so definitely worth your time to get them right. Much more worthwhile than learning 10 expressions. Trust me. P.s In the episode I said that there were no phrasal verbs on the list - I lied. Hehe. There was one at the end. Enjoy!ANNA'S LINKSSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - put a face to the nameListen to me with my co-host Andrew on Culips English ChatterboxSupport the podcast - Donate to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Feb 2, 2022 • 20min

How to successfully navigate business small talk in English

Small talk is that time at the beginning of a meeting where you ask people how they are, about the weather etc. Small talk isn't a small deal. It can be a big deal and it can be one of the things that you don't feel confident with in English meetings. In this episdode I guide you through this and give you some key questions that you can ask to start small talk and some example dialogues of how to respond.Enjoy!ANNA'S LINKSSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - put a face to the nameListen to me with my co-host Andrew on Culips English ChatterboxSupport the podcast - Donate to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Jan 26, 2022 • 20min

Why using advanced vocabulary is not always better

I was really inspired to talk about this topic as it came up in a session I had with a client and I think it could be really helpful to get some perspective on it. I hope that you find it interesting and take something away from it. Also at the end of the episode I will be doing a new section called Take Note where I give you a Business English word, structure, or phrase that hardly anybody uses but everyone should.ANNA'S LINKSSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - put a face to the nameListen to me with my co-host Andrew on Culips English ChatterboxSupport the podcast - Donate to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Jan 19, 2022 • 19min

5 business English phrases to get right in 2022

Do you want to make fewer mistakes in 2022?Would you like to be more secure when you speak knowing that what you are saying?Are you keen to learn common business English phrases?If you answered yes to any of those then you are going to like today’s episode. I’m going to talk to you about 5 classic business phrases that people often say wrong but you can right after spending  20 minute with me!These are ones that I haven’t talked about before – fresh off the block as they say.Also at the end of the episode I will be doing a new section called Take Note where I give you a Business English word, structure, or phrase that hardly anybody uses but everyone should.ANNA'S LINKSSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - put a face to the nameListen to me with my co-host Andrew on Culips English ChatterboxSupport the podcast - Donate to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Dec 22, 2021 • 21min

It's the end of the year! Here are the highlights

It's the end of 2021! Can you believe it? In this episode I talk about some of my highlights this year alongside some tips and guidance that I have learned working with my students.  There is also a special announcement at the end!ANNA WITH 2NS PODCASTSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - This is where I post all  my business English contentCheck out Culips English Podcast - Advanced listening practice on topics that come up all the timeSupport the podcast - Donate a small amount to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Dec 15, 2021 • 21min

Let's talk about CHRISTMAS with a Business English twist

The most requested topic for this week was about Christmas so let's talk about:Natural ways to wish someone a Happy ChristmasVocabulary for going on holiday and taking time offChristmas parties! I hope you enjoy and don't miss the bonus tip at the end! ANNA WITH 2NS PODCASTSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - This is where I post all  my business English contentSupport the podcast - Donate a small amount to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Dec 8, 2021 • 24min

Must-know English phrases to SURVIVE in a business environment

There are so many quick interactions like picking up the phone, interrupting someone but maybe you are thinking...what is the best way to do it? The most natural way to say it? And, how can I avoid any mistakes? Well, I'm here to help. I've come up with this list of Must-Know phrases that you can use in a variety of business situations. In total I talk about 21! I hope it's useful and enjoy!ANNA WITH 2NS PODCASTSign up to the newsletter - get exclusive content about the podcast and be the first to hear about news and offersFind me on Instagram - This is where I post all  my business English contentSupport the podcast - Donate a small amount to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Dec 1, 2021 • 21min

Preposition mistakes people make ALL THE TIME in a business context and how to avoid them: part 1

Prevention is better than cure! Learn these top common mistakes with prepositions to avoid them yourself. I've hand-picked this list from my years coaching and if you avoid these ones you will avoid MANY of the mistakes people make. I also tell you a bonus structure to add to your vocabulary at the end.Enjoy! ANNA WITH 2NS PODCAST -  Business English every WednesdaySupport the podcast - Donate a small amount to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship. Sign up to the newsletter - exclusive content and first pick of offers and coursesFind me on Instagram - This is where I post all  my business English content Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Nov 24, 2021 • 19min

4 different types of project updates in English in UNDER 20 SECONDS

Recently a lot of my clients have wanted to practice how to give brief project updates so I am going to share with you 4 examples of how you can do this including when things are going really well and when things are not going so well! By the way, I completely appreciate that I am a native speaker so for me it is easier to say things faster. The idea of this is not to pressure you into speaking very quickly or make you feel inadequate if you can't say these things in 20 seconds...it is just to give you some practical ideas that you can use yourself. As always I share you little tips and guidance about common mistakes and some vocab that no other students use that will make you stand out!Enjoy! ANNA WITH 2NS PODCAST -  Business English every WednesdaySign up to the newsletter - exclusive content and first pick of offers and coursesFind me on Instagram - This is where I post all  my business English contentListen to  Chatterbox podcast - A show I co-host about everyday topicsSupport the podcast - Donate a small amount to help my free podcast keep going. I do all the work in my own time and don't get any sponsorship.  Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish
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Nov 17, 2021 • 24min

How to answer the CLASSIC interview question "Tell me about you/Walk me through your CV" in English

Let me guide you through how you could answer this type of question in English. I'll give you phrases and vocabulary and step-by-step formula to follow and an example so you can hear what it sounds like in practice. I hope it's useful.  I really encourage to go away and prepare your own version ready for your next English interview. ANNA WITH 2NS PODCAST -  Business English every WednesdaySign up to the newsletter Find me on InstagramListen to  Chatterbox podcastSupport the podcast Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyFollow me on Instagram @annabusinessenglish

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