Hi, How are you? I would like to do something a bit different today. We've been doing a lot of topic heavy episodes over the last few weeks so let's break it up a bit. Today I'd like to talk about the most common advice and recommendations I give my clients. I am going to talk about: The most common thing to say to my students What to do if you get stuck Why you should develop an inner alarm for weird questions What question you should ask yourself about progress My top tips about expressions I'...
Mar 20, 2024•17 min•Ep. 210
Let's continue with our series on describing data and trends. This time I'd like to go into more detail specifically about vocabulary. By the end of the episode you will know what are some common vocabulary mistakes and what words we use specifically to describe increases. In future episodes we will go into more detail about decreases, stabilization etc. I hope you enjoy this one. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme i...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 209
Let's continue our deep dive into business expressions. This week we are going to focus on ones that mean dealing with work situations. By the end of the episode you will be able to understand the meanings of each of them and know the most common, short sentences that you can say if you want to try these ones out in your next meeting. Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024. Say hello ...
Mar 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 208
One of the biggest fears people have aside from spiders, snakes and flying is speaking in public. As a manager or leading giving presentations is part and parcel of what you have to do, so the question seems to be, how can we make this process better so you can feel more confident? Here to talk to you today is Christopher Wright. I first met Christopher in 2023 and I really wanted to bring him on because I think he has a really valuable perspective to share with you. Since 2012 Chris has been ru...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 207
This is one of the most highly-requested episodes that you have asked me to. I am going to do a series of episodes on this topic as I want to share a lot with you and I can't squeeze it all into one episode! In this first episode, I want to touch on high-level tips to take into account when do you have to do this in English. I hope it is helpful. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024. Have a...
Feb 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 206
This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. Today I'll talk about 3 more advanced ones with the preposition. "about" and how they are actually more straightforward than you think. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024. Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly...
Feb 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 205
This week I answer more burning questions from my clients and listeners. Today I cover 3: What does it mean when people put "though" at the end of a sentence? How can I tell someone to repeat in a way that doesn't offend them? What vocabulary can I use to tell my boss they are putting too much pressure on me? I hope it's useful and if you have a question yourself write to me below Newsletter - Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently What burning question or doubt do you have? Write to m...
Feb 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 204
How do you learn new words whilst having a 9-5 (Or perhaps 9-8), family, hobbies and all the other things going on? This is a big point for you. Bree from AC English has joined me today to share 3 easy memory techniques that can help you learn more effectively without a huge time investment. Anything that can save you time but move you forward is a winner. About Bree Bree Aesie (/eɪsi:/), co-founder of AC English School in Barcelona , combines her background in psychology with a passion for stor...
Jan 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 203
It's the worst feeling when you miss something because you don't understand and then you are totally lost and trying to get back on track with the conversation. That can often happen when people use expressions. I'm going to go over 3 new business expressions related to describing negotiations, a common complaint when defining scope and defending proposals even when there are objections. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Registe...
Jan 24, 2024•17 min•Ep. 202
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 givin...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 201
I'd like to wrap us this year but focusing on 11 Business English Essentials To Have On Autopilot. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of some key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot, will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDE Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? R...
Dec 13, 2023•17 min•Ep. 200
Let's continue helping you sound more advanced at work. Last time we started looking at phrasal verbs with OUT related to solving problems. We are going to continue that this week looking at two in particular that are often really commonly confused. I'm going to break them down in detail and give you concrete examples of how you can use them. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate Confidently Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your inteterst here for the information. Hav...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Ep. 199
In these episodes I answer your burning questions about business communication in English. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly
Nov 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 198
Do you have to write emails in English? In this episode I give you easy and quick tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes that I see on a regular basis. I go through the beginning, middle and end of the email. I hope it's useful. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you. Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here . Say hello on LinkedIn @AnnaConnelly...
Nov 22, 2023•18 min•Ep. 197
Let's continue with this series. I go into depth with 3 more business expressions on the topic of taking action. I paint the picture, give you context and tell you where the expression actually comes from. This helps unlock the meaning and give you a visual guide to help remember it. After all, this is the key. How can you remember the expression so that in a meeting you get it? Creating a visual connection and giving context really helps your brain connect the dots. Click here to sign up to Com...
Nov 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 196
Do you hear others using phrasal verbs but they never seem to pop into your head? More or less you understand the meaning or perhaps you've seen them before but you just don't use them. This is really frustrating because you want to make progress and not just use the same words all the same. This is the first in a new series that will look at how to help you sound more advanced. We will start with phrasal verbs. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter to get the written summary with sentence exa...
Nov 08, 2023•19 min•Ep. 195
Your performance review can be a really important moment in your job. It can be the only time you sit down and really talk to your boss about progress and maybe the only time to ask about things related to your conditions and pay. But, what are natural phrases used in this meeting? In this episode I cover key vocabulary and how to bring up a discussion related to your conditions and pay. This episode topic was suggested by Mayte, a listener. If you want to suggest a topic for the episode, click ...
Nov 01, 2023•18 min•Ep. 194
Do you ever feel lost in the middle of a meeting or get distracted because a colleague used an expression you don't know? This is the first episode in a mini-series I am going to do around business expressions. It feels really frustrating when you don't understand everything that is being said, but trying to learn common business expressions can help in these situations. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will ...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 193
Running late, stuck in traffic or maybe you have to deal with an urgent thing that came up just at the same time as you have a meeting...it happens to the best of us! Knowing a phrase to apologise when you are late to a meeting is really useful. In this episode I go through common options for apologies as well as reasons for being late. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletter Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you. Have a sugge...
Oct 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 192
Do you work on teams and have to ask your colleagues to do tasks? Do you ever feel uncomfortable because you aren't sure if what you are saying is too rude or direct? I've worked with many people that feel this way and it is completely understandable. You may already be working with office politics and then on top of that you don't want it to sound like an order. In this episode I take you through different phrases you can use from more direct to indirect. Enjoy! Click here to sign up to Communi...
Oct 11, 2023•18 min•Ep. 191
Are hold and have a meeting the same? What about call off and cancel? Can I use them all the time? How do I make sure that when I organise a meeting I say the correct thing? These are the typical questions and worries I've heard from clients and in this episode I want to get rid of your doubts so the next time you feel confident you are saying the right thing. I go over all the key vocabulary around scheduling, rescheduling, cancelling and delaying as well as highlighting important differences a...
Oct 04, 2023•17 min•Ep. 190
It's great to be back for season 5! If you're like me, September is often a time to refresh and recalibrate. A time to think, where am I going? Am I doing the right things? What do I need to start/stop? This year I became an accredited Neurolanguage Coach® and I'd like to start the new season giving you a mini coaching session to help you get clarity on what your true motivation is, what things you should prioritise and how you are going to push yourself forward. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to ...
Sep 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 189
Here we are at the last episode of season 4. I've been running this since 2020 and it's honestly been such a pleasure and I'm really grateful that I can continue doing it. In this episode I wanted to address questions that I get asked all the time like "How can I actually start to learn new words?", "What resources should I use?", "How can I make the most of the time I have to make progress?". At the end, I also tell you how you can get your hands on a special bonus. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE...
Jul 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 188
Connectors are really useful way to help you express yourself in a smooth, fluent way at work. In the last episode we set up the foundation for connectors and in part 2 we start to go into one of the most common connecting groups - contrasters. Here we are talking about however, even though, on one hand, on the other hand and some more advanced ones that I'm going to share with you today. Enjoy! Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free member Join our community of 8k+ professionals worldwid...
Jul 19, 2023•24 min•Ep. 187
One of the most common requests for topics I get is about connectors. Connectors are extremely useful for helping express yourself at work, because they often appear in different types of business settings. In this episode I start talking about the topic and answer some common questions and doubts. This episode is the first episode in a series and we will go into more depth in the next episode. Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free member Join our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide...
Jul 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 186
Recently I received an email from a listener who said this: Other topic that could be interesting I think that it is about the manner to reply a message when you do not have the response at this moment. For example, is it correct to say "I come back with the response as soon as possible"? Thanks very much for your suggestion Isabel. I think it's a really good question and one that could be really useful for the all podcast listeners. In the episode I share with you core phrases you can use as we...
Jul 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 185
I'm starting a new series of episodes focused on essential business phrasal verbs you need to know. Phrasal verbs are just part and parcel of communicating in the workplace and through these episodes I want to help you get a better understanding. In this first episode I break down one of the best ways to approach learning phrasal and go into depth about a pair of important phrasal verbs to add to your vocabulary or know what they mean when your team or colleagues say them. Want a free summary of...
Jun 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 184
In this episode I'm really happy to be joined by Michael to talk about a topic which I think you may find interesting. Feeling shy when speaking another language. You want to say something but you can't. It feels like a really big deal to make the step to speak up. We talk about: - Michael's shares his own personal story about overcoming shyness in a foreign country with a totally different language - Highlighting the differences between shyness, being an introvert and lack g confidence - Shares...
Jun 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 183
Disagreeing or objecting with colleagues, clients, customers is inevitable. But how do you it in a way that is respectful taking into account their opinion? I give you 3 concrete phrases you can add to your vocabulary to do this. Enjoy! Love the podcast? CLICK HERE to become a free member Join our community of 8k+ professionals worldwide. What you get as a free member: Weekly newsletter with extra tips not on the podcast Transcripts for new episodes Bonus clips Extra worksheets and resources Say...
Jun 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 182
If you've listened to previous episodes you may have heard me mention that there are really 4 core tenses that the majority of people need in a business context; the present, the future, the past and the present perfect. If you have a good command of these ones, that will serve you well in many business interactions. I've found personally that many people are more comfortable with the future and present tenses but generally weaker with the past and present perfect. I'd like to start to work on t...
Jun 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 181
