Becoming Brave in English—This Is How It Happens
In Episode 9 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk with Aide about her life as a graduate student in the United States and how she became brave in English.
When You Need to Tell Someone to Wait, Here’s How
Whether you’re on the phone, chatting with neighbors, and talking in a business meeting, you may need to tell someone to wait. Here’s how to do that in English.
OMG! This Is How To Use Abbreviations Like A Native
Is it normal to say OMG or FYI in English conversation? Yes! Here’s how to use abbreviations like a native English speaker.
Uncomfortable Questions and How to Deal with Them
Here’s how to politely deal with those uncomfortable questions you don’t want to answer in English and move on in the conversation.
Fluency—This is what happens when you’re consistent
In Episode 8 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk with Jenny about moving from Ecuador to New York City and her need to become fluent in English. She share’s her inside tips for English fluency and confidence.
How to Give and Get Directions—Not with Textbook English
You might be surprised how native speakers give and get directions in English. In this lesson, get the real language that textbooks don’t tell you about so you can easily understand and give directions.
The Right and Wrong Ways to Respond to a Compliment in English
Not sure what to say when someone says, “You look amazing” or “You did an awesome job.” The truth is, we have right and wrong ways to respond to a compliment in English. Find out exactly what they are.
Moving to a New Country and the Challenge of Using English
In episode 7 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk with Bayan about the challenges of moving to a new country and needing to use English to communicate. We also talk about reading in English and how she became more confident in speaking.
Modern Travel English You Need to Know
Stop feeling stuck and get the modern travel English you need for international flights, dealing with wifi and digital needs, staying in touch while traveling, and considering where to stay or eat.
How to Finish Speaking without Feeling Awkward
Avoid saying something awkward like, “Umm, I’m done” when in English. Instead, learn 4 effective strategies for how to finish speaking in English.
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