GROUP JOB INTERVIEW: What to say and do to succeed All my best advice on how to succeed at your group job interview. Even though everyone hates them, group job interviews are very common for graduate recruitment, as well as for airline and call centre jobs. If you are anything […]
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Learn 12 Work English Expressions with BREAD
Learn 12 Work English Expressions with BREAD Want to make more money? Let’s talk about dough! In English, we often use vocabulary and expressions about bread to talk about money. In this lesson, I’ll teach you 12 business idioms and expressions that all relate to bread. You can actually use many of these […]
Read MoreWork English: 12 PHRASAL VERBS for meetings
Work English: 12 PHRASAL VERBS for meetings Have you ever been in a work meeting and wondered what your co-workers meant when they asked you to jot things down or to hand something out? In this practical professional English lesson, I teach you twelve phrasal verbs that you can use in work meetings. […]
Read MoreProfessional English: Expressions to use in business & office meetings
Professional English: Expressions to use in business & office meetings Do you feel shy when you’re in an English meeting? I know you’re smart and have a lot to say. In this class, you’ll learn expressions to use in a meeting. These will help you express opinions, raise concerns, and […]
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Professional & Business English: Marketing A successful business relies not only on a good product but also on a good marketing team. Branding, brand loyalty, logo, and promotion are crucial to presenting the company and product to the public. In this video, we discuss some of the technical vocabulary and ideas associated with marketing in […]
Read MoreHow to disagree politely in English
How to disagree politely in English Learn what to SAY and DO when you disagree with a boss, friend, colleague, client, professor, or family member. Learn the body language and verbal language necessary to succeed in professional, academic, and social discussions. Learn the difference between “I hear you, but…” and “I hear you, […]
Read MoreHow to write an article
How to write an article Writing an article is an important step to getting recognized in your profession and raising your profile in your chosen field. In this video, I’ll take you through a step-by-step process you can use to write an article – starting with what you should write […]
Read MoreSpeak like a Manager: Adjectives 1
Speak like a Manager: Adjectives 1 Learn how to use 8 powerful business adjectives in English. Do you want to communicate more professionally? It’s easy! In this Speak Like a Manager lesson, you’ll upgrade from general English to business English. You’ll improve your vocabulary. You’ll master the pronunciation. You’ll use […]
Read MoreListening, Vocabulary, Comprehension: Medical words used in business English
Listening, Vocabulary, Comprehension: Medical words used in business English Learn vocabulary and practice your English listening and comprehension skills at the same time. In this lesson, I’ll teach you words that come from the world of medicine and doctors, but which are used much more generally in the work of […]
Read MoreIN or ON? Learn to use these 8 professional English verbs correctly
IN or ON? Learn to use these 8 professional English verbs correctly Do you say “focus in” or “focus on”? “Specialize in” or “specialize on”? Take your English to a higher level by correcting common mistakes made with 8 advanced verbs. You’ll improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. I teach […]
Read MoreHow to prepare for your online job interview
How to prepare for your online job interview Do you have a job interview online, on Zoom, or Skype, or Teams, or Meet, or some other app? Don’t be nervous! In many ways, it’s easier than a real life interview. But there are some things you should be aware of, […]
Read MoreImprove your English: Phrases for your online meeting
Improve your English: Phrases for your online meeting Having meetings online is becoming more and more common. This is a skill almost everyone needs to have. But it’s easy for these meetings to get out of control. In this video, I will give you 20+ sentences you can use to […]
Read MoreWriting Emails: My Complete Guide
Writing Emails: My Complete Guide This is my complete guide to writing emails! Most people nowadays need to write emails almost every day. In this video, I’ll first give you general advice about emails, and then take you through each section of an email and tell you what phrases you […]
Read MoreWork English: 12 Phrasal Verbs for Job Interviews
Work English: 12 Phrasal Verbs for Job Interviews Do you have a job interview? Impress the interviewer with your language skills when you talk about yourself. Whether you are interviewing for a factory job, an administrative position, or a managerial role, you’re going to need to know some phrasal verbs. […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Speech
How to Prepare for a Speech Do you have to give a speech or presentation? Start here. In this class, we’ll look in detail at a classic speech given by John F. Kennedy. By understanding how exactly this speech works, we can learn how to make our own speeches more […]
Read MoreTop 6 Soft Skills for the Workplace
Top 6 Soft Skills for the Workplace In today’s business environment, managers no longer want people with only hard skills. Soft skills, especially good listening, critical thinking, and leadership skills, are considered more important than ever before since companies no longer rely on just a few people but on large teams […]
Read MoreSpeak Like a Manager: 10 Adjectives + 10 Adverbs
Speak Like a Manager: 10 Adjectives + 10 Adverbs Upgrade your vocabulary and sound more professional. Do you ever wish you knew the right word to describe someone at work? In this vocabulary lesson, you will learn 10 adjectives and 10 adverbs to describe yourself, as well as your colleagues, […]
Read MoreWorking in North America: What is mobbing?
Working in North America: What is mobbing? What is mobbing? This is a recent term that is used to refer to bullying in the workplace. Issues of bullying and other types of harassment at work are taken very seriously in North America. If you are working or plan to work in […]
Read MoreWhat’s the difference? 5 confusing word pairs for work
What’s the difference? 5 confusing word pairs for work Learn the difference between five pairs of English words that are often used at work and in business. Many of these words are also used in a general context. I’ll talk about the difference between advise/advice, infer/imply, beside/besides, hard/hardly, and later/latter. I’ll also give you some […]
Read MoreWorking from Home: Vocabulary, Phrases, and more
Working from Home: Vocabulary, Phrases, and more These days, more and more people are working from home. Watch this video to learn vocabulary and phrases related to homeworking. I’ll also talk about the social context of Generation Y and millennials in English-speaking countries, and why it has led to more […]
Read More12 Common English Expressions for Work
12 Common English Expressions for Work Learn 12 common expressions used in professional English – in business, in the workplace, and in professional emails, calls, and presentations. Are you trying to get your business off the ground? Then avoid cutting corners as you improve your English skills. Business English has idioms that you […]
Read MorePREPOSITIONS IN ENGLISH: work in, as, from, for, at, on…?
PREPOSITIONS IN ENGLISH: work in, as, from, for, at, on…? Do you use the word “work” correctly in English? Do you know what prepositions to use with “work”? Do you work in or on a project? Do you work for or from 9 to 5? Do you work in or […]
Read MoreHow to talk about your boss in English
How to talk about your boss in English We often talk about our supervisors, managers, and bosses with colleagues, family, and friends. Do you have a boss you love? Maybe you have a boss you hate. In this class, I will teach you common expressions we use when talking about […]
Read MoreHow to IMPROVISE during your speech or presentation
How to IMPROVISE during your speech or presentation When you’re giving a speech or presentation, it’s important not to sound like a robot or a parrot. You want to sound natural, engaging, and ALIVE! One of the ways in which you can do this is by improvising while you’re speaking. […]
Read MoreHow to start & end a business call: 3 easy steps
How to start & end a business call: 3 easy steps Do you feel nervous when starting or ending a business call? Are you unsure what to say? I’ll show you exactly what to say to sound more professional, fit into the business culture, and achieve your goal. It’s easier […]
Read MoreDon’t make this mistake on your resume!
Don’t make this mistake on your resume! Looking for a job? Potential employers don’t want to know what you did in the past; they want to know what you accomplished. They want to know what you bring to the table. What contributions can you make, and what results can you […]
Read MorePolite English Conversation: How to take feedback
Polite English Conversation: How to take feedback At work and in many other areas of life, we often have to respond to feedback that people give us. Sometimes we are responding to compliments (positive), and sometimes to criticism (negative). In this English class, I’ll give you many ways to respond […]
Read MoreBusiness English Vocabulary: MARKET, PRODUCTS, BRANDING, CONSUMERS, and more
Business English Vocabulary: MARKET, PRODUCTS, BRANDING, CONSUMERS, and more Learn English vocabulary you can use to talk about products, advertising, sales, marketing, consumers, and more, all in this class. An important lesson for anyone who needs to discuss business in English, especially any business that involves sales to customers. I’ll […]
Read MoreHow to Give a Speech or Presentation: Overcoming Anxiety
How to Give a Speech or Presentation: Overcoming Anxiety Tips for exactly what to do in the moments just before and when starting your speech or presentation. Use these tips to overcome nervousness/anxiety/shyness/fear. Learn how to ground yourself in your own body and in the present moment so that you […]
Read MoreBusiness English: Asking for and providing a quotation – expressions for email & phone
Business English: Asking for and providing a quotation – expressions for email & phone Learn how to ask for and to give a price quotation. This is something all businesses need to do, but also something that’s necessary in regular life. In this class, I’ll teach you common expressions and […]
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