208. Understand More in Meetings: Business Expressions #4

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. 

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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 running a training business in Spain that has helped many top companies and professionals. He is also an associate teacher in Business and Communication Skills at Comillas University. He is an ex-president and member of Toastmasters (Public speaking organization) and has given and evaluated over 80 speeches. 

 In the episode Chris talks about:

• What your first steps could be if you find public speaking in English difficult
• How you can create your own coach through your " English voice"
• Perfection vs communication
• Why being concise, simple and clear is so important
• How to use your voice to be more engaging

And much more..

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For reference, Chris also talked about the PechaKucha method

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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. 

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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.

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This week I answer more burning questions from my clients and listeners. Today I cover 3:

1. What does it mean when people put "though" at the end of a sentence?
2. How can I tell someone to repeat in a way that doesn't offend them?
3. What vocabulary can I use to tell my boss they are putting too much pressure on me?

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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 storytelling to help students reach their goals. She also hosts the podcast Into the Story, where listeners learn English through true stories.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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