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Friendly Ways to Invite Someone in English

Friendly Ways to Invite Someone in English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Everyday English and Conversation | 0 comments

Wanna invite someone to do something in English but now sure how? Like ask a colleague out to lunch? Or a neighbor for coffee? Here’s how to invite someone in English.

How to Express Ideas in English Clearly and with Confidence

How to Express Ideas in English Clearly and with Confidence

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English | Business Professional English, Everyday English and Conversation | 20 comments

Nervous or shy when you express ideas in English? Learn the real phrases and expressions native speakers use in English to introduce their ideas.

How to Give Bad News in English

How to Give Bad News in English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Business Professional English, Everyday English and Conversation, Top 10 Lessons | 27 comments

If you have to give bad news in English, do you avoid it? Most of us do. It feels awful and uncomfortable. But here’s how to give bad news in a caring way.

What to Say When Someone Is Rude in English

What to Say When Someone Is Rude in English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Business Professional English, English Confidence and Fluency, Everyday English and Conversation | 12 comments

Have you ever felt shocked when a colleague or friend says something like, “Wow, you look terrible!” or “That’s not a great haircut on you.” Here’s what to say when someone is rude in English.

How to Be Assertive in English to Sound More Confident

How to Be Assertive in English to Sound More Confident

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Business Professional English, Everyday English and Conversation | 40 comments

Did you know that being assertive can help you manage stress and negative emotions, deal with uncomfortable situations, and express yourself more effectively? Plus you’ll sound more confident. Get 5 strategies to help you be assertive in English.

3 Simple Tips to Master Small Talk in English

3 Simple Tips to Master Small Talk in English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English | Business Professional English, Everyday English and Conversation | 17 comments

Small talk in English might seem unnecessary but the truth is we use it for a reason. Get my favorite questions & tips for successful small talk in English.

How to Accept and Decline Invitations in English

How to Accept and Decline Invitations in English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Everyday English and Conversation | 12 comments

Imagine a colleague invites you to their house for a weekend BBQ or your neighbor invites you for dinner. With today’s Confident English lesson, just a few easy steps you’ll be ready to accept and decline invitations politely and confidently in English. You’ll never have to worry about saying the right thing or finding the right words.

How to Make Plans with Friends—Australian vs. American English

How to Make Plans with Friends—Australian vs. American English

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Everyday English and Conversation | 6 comments

Join Kelly and I as we discuss how we make plans with friends with our Australian vs. American English. I have to be honest, some of what Kelly says really shocks me!

How to Order Coffee in English Like It’s No Big Deal

How to Order Coffee in English Like It’s No Big Deal

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English | Everyday English and Conversation | 37 comments

Living in the U.S. or Australia? Traveling to Canada? Here’s how to order coffee in English like a native and without any stress. Let’s solve the simple problems in English.

When You Need to Tell Someone to Wait, Here’s How

When You Need to Tell Someone to Wait, Here’s How

by Annemarie with Speak Confident English and Kelly | Business Professional English, Everyday English and Conversation | 22 comments

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.

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