IELTS Writing Task 1: How to describe BAR GRAPHS Are you preparing for the writing section of the IELTS? In this lesson, we will look at Writing Task 1, and I will teach you how to describe a bar graph. This is one question type that can be on the IELTS, […]

How to start a phone conversation in English If you are anxious about speaking over the phone, you are not alone! Phone conversations are something all language learners struggle with. If you are shy or very self-conscious, you may have trouble with phone conversations even if English is your first language. Well, I have some tips […]

English at Work: 10 Phrasal Verbs for the Office Do you work in an office? Do you have English-speaking clients? In this Business English lesson, I’ll help you succeed in your career by teaching you 10 important phrasal verbs that are commonly used in the office. Do you note things down in […]

Professional English: Vocabulary for managers and supervisors (and parents!) Do you manage people at work? Are you a parent or a teacher? In this lesson, I’ll use real English from a movie to explain vocabulary you can use to talk about supervising people or kids. It’s important to know many […]

How to read and write the date, and how NOT to! If you don’t know how to write the date correctly, you could lose your job. Are you scheduling a meeting, organizing an event, or planning a party? Watch this lesson first to avoid confusion. By reading or writing the […]

Professional English Vocabulary: Meetings There’s a lot of specialized vocabulary that’s used in the office. If you work in an office and want to present yourself professionally, it’s especially important that you are able to understand and use these terms. In this Business English video, I’ll teach you words that […]

How to succeed in your JOB INTERVIEW: Behavioral Questions Think about your last job interview. What did you do to prepare for it, and how did it go? Job interviews are difficult whether you are an English learner or a native speaker. If you want to get the job, you […]

Speak like a Manager: Verbs 1 This “Speak like a Manager” lesson teaches you eight English verbs with hundreds of uses. A real vocabulary hack to learn English faster then ever! Learn to use the words identify, resolve, motivate, focus, minimize, maximize, generate, and implement. These verbs are especially useful in business and professional situations. You’ll learn powerful collocations […]

My TOP 5 Writing Tips (for all levels) Whether English is your first, second, or third language, developing your writing abilities will help you in educational, work, and social media contexts. In this lesson, I will talk about writing in general and discuss both formal and informal writing. It is […]

Find a NEW JOB in North America: Cover Letter & Resume Advice Looking for a job? You will need to create a resume and a cover letter. But the rules on what to include and what NOT to include are different from country to country. To get you started, I’ve put together this […]

Learn how to tell an interesting story… or make a boring story interesting! Telling a good story is an art form. Almost any story can be interesting if you take it beyond its basic elements: time, place, and characters involved. Learning how to tell a good story will not only help […]

Speak like a Manager: 8 Easy Workplace Expressions Ready to sound more professional? What’s the difference between a zero-sum game and a win-win situation? What about a lucky break and a tough break or an uphill battle and a piece of cake? Start speaking like a manager by understanding and using these eight English expressions, commonly used in the English […]

Speak like a Manager: Verbs 2 – Opposites Expand your English vocabulary by learning 20 business verbs that are also opposites. Learning antonyms is a fun, effective way to understand, remember, and increase your business English vocabulary. Learn verb pairs such as deposit & withdraw, expand & contract, save & spend, and more. Press play to watch, and […]

Get a new job: Vocabulary & grammar for your RESUME & COVER LETTER Many people don’t get a job because there are mistakes in their resume and cover letter. Don’t let this happen to you. In this video, I will talk about the grammar and vocabulary expectations for resumes and cover letters. You […]

How to talk about your job in English: 10 Key Verbs I will teach you ten common English verbs to talk about jobs and the workplace. You will learn the meaning, spelling, pronunciation, and grammar of the following words: hire, earn, pay, fire, quit, lay off, resign, retire, promote, and demote. You will also see examples of how these words […]

How to write professional emails in English In this practical English writing lesson, you will learn some of the most common email phrases you can use to sound professional. If you work in any type of business environment, there’s a good chance that you use email on a regular basis. […]

Learn English Vocabulary: 28 WORDS FOR CONVINCING PEOPLE Get a richer vocabulary by learning these 28 words and using them in your speech and writing. We say something is persuasive when it is convincing. In English, there are many words that can be used for persuasion – to convince someone or to […]

Speak like a Manager: How to leave a voicemail Do you feel nervous when leaving a business voicemail? Do you say too much or too little? What should you say and how much should you say? Watch and learn exactly what to do and what NOT to do to leave […]

How to communicate effectively & GET RESULTS! Do you want to be more effective at making others do what you want them to do? This lesson is for you! The way that you speak with others is important, because it can affect their behavior, especially if you are in a […]

English Conversation Skills: 12 methods to persuade and convince people Persuasion is a useful skill to have in everyday life. Maybe you work in sales and need to improve your performance. Maybe you would like to convince other people of your opinions in conversations and debates. Or maybe you would […]

How to say your email correctly in English + more Find out how to give, ask for, and talk about email and email addresses. It is because this topic seems so simple, that many people don’t bother to learn specifically how to talk about email in English. As a result, […]

How to succeed in your JOB INTERVIEW: Situational Questions Imagine you have a job interview in the near future. How would you prepare for it? Job interviews can be difficult whether you are an English learner or a fluent speaker. Learning about common interview question types can help you prepare […]

10 PHRASAL VERBS using the prepositions OFF, ON, OVER, UP Did you know that by simply adding a preposition, you can transform normal verbs into phrasal verbs? Prepositions tell us the where, how, and why in a sentence. In this lesson, we will focus on the prepositions off, on, over, and up to form our […]

Speak like a Manager: Stop saying “very good” & “very bad” Do you use “very good” or “very bad” to describe everything? In this Speak like a Manager lesson, you’ll learn how to use 8 advanced expressions to sound more professional. Instead of saying “a big success”, you’ll say “a resounding […]

Upgrade your English: 10 Advanced Business Expressions Learn to think, speak, and write more professionally with ten advanced business English expressions. Upgrade your English by understanding the meaning of: a viable option, a stop-gap measure, a foregone conclusion, a moot point, a pressing issue, a fruitful discussion, and more. These high-level expressions are used in everyday […]

Get a job: Language & phrases for Your English CV Are you preparing your English CV to find work? People increasingly need to have an English version of their CV, even if they hope to find work in their home country. In this video, I give you language tips and phrases […]

“Schedule”: Are you saying it correctly? The word schedule is used almost every day in the workplace. If you need to use English at work, make sure you’re saying this word correctly. It’s difficult because of its strange spelling, as well as the fact that it’s pronounced very differently in British English […]

How to GET A JOB in North America Looking for a job in North America is not easy, but I have tips to help you. In this lesson, I will talk about job hunting and the steps to follow to do it right. I will teach you about what to […]

How to make small talk at work: What to say Talking with co-workers can be awkward. This video will give you some foundational language to make small talk and connect more with your colleagues. The questions and phrases taught in this video can also be used in other social occasions, […]

Pronunciation: Fix 14 Common Mistakes with Business English Verbs Want to sound more professional after just one lesson? Join me in correcting 14 common pronunciation mistakes with business verbs in English. Avoid the embarrassing error with focus. Learn how to pronounce develop, identify, negotiate, multiply, answer, and risk. Practice saying have/has and say/says. Fix mistakes with determine, represent, measure, and purchase. Designed for speakers […]