Trekking in Nepal, English at Work, and Life as a Transportation Expert

Iβm SO excited to share this weekβs lesson with you!
Do you sometimes wonder how other people become so successful, fluent, or confident in English? You’re curious – and hopeful – because maybe, just maybe, someone has an idea that is perfect for you. It might be the solution youβve been waiting for.
If youβre like me, then you get motivation and inspiration from others who have made it. People who have done what you want to do.
Maybe itβs a motivating idea, an inspiring quote, or a personal story that can change what youβre doing right now. And it can help you accomplish what you want.
That’s exactly why Iβm sharing this special lesson with you today.Β But this isn’t my usual Confident English lesson. Nope.
Instead, this week I have a special interview with someone in our Confident English Community. A woman who has been successful in her career, who is making a difference, who takes crazy adventurous trips, AND who has overcome her fears in speaking English.
Iβm calling this Confident English Spotlight because itβs my opportunity to shine a light on someone amazing. And Iβll share one new Confident English Spotlight every month in 2018.
In this Confident English Spotlight with Beatriz, I ask her the following questions:
- Tell us about something unique in Spanish culture.
- What is one Spanish food you canβt live without?
- Youβre a transportation expert – what does that mean?
- What do you love most about your work?
- What is the coolest thing youβve ever done?
- Tell us about your English journey to improve your fluency and confidence.
- What would you say to someone who feels discouraged or frustrated with their dreams right now?
- Whatβs your favorite word or expression in English?
I know this video is longer than my usual Wednesday lessons. But watch it! Itβs so worth it. Plus, I have a few challenge questions for you at the end of this lesson based on what Beatriz and I talk about. Iβd love to hear from you.
And even more, I hope to inspire you to stay focused on what you want in English. Remember – itβs possible. Everything you want is possible. You just have to take that one step each day.
Find out how Beatriz has become more confident in English.
Lesson by Annemarie
Notes from Today’s Confident English Spotlight with Beatriz
Bridges to Prosperity
In our chat, Beatriz mentioned her upcoming volunteer trip to Panama with Bridges to Prosperity – an international organization which “envisions a world where poverty caused by rural isolation no longer exists. Β Our programs provide access to healthcare, education and markets by teaching communities how to build footbridges over impassable rivers, in partnership with organizations and professionals.”
If you’re interested in learning more about this organization, just click here: Bridges to Prosperity.
“I guess when we have a lack of motivation, itβs because we feel we are failing. We feel we will not be able to achieve our goals. So, I think itβs really important to take this idea and go to the garbage with it.” – Beatriz
Iβd like to highlight some of the language Beatriz and I used in the discussion so you can add it to your daily English. Plus, Iβll definitely be asking you some challenge questions based on this language.
Canβt live without
We use this to talk about something that is important or essential in our life; something we cannot imagine losing or not having; something that is irreplaceable.Β
To get into
To become interested in an activity or subject; to get involved in an activity.
Tangible
Something real, not imaginary; something that can be seen, touched, or experienced.
I made it!
A common way to express the feeling of accomplishment after getting to where you want to be in life or in your career. We also use this when we arrive at a destination after a long period of time or a challenging journey.
In our chat, Beatriz said: βIβm quite adventurous. One of my best experiences is spending a month in Nepal, trekking, and climbing.β
This is great language for describing oneself. If youβd like to know how to describe yourself and your personality, be sure to check out my full lesson on this topic: How to Describe Your Personality in English.
Now that youβve watched the video and reviewed some of the language from the interview, Iβd love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for you to get practice and feedback, plus you can learn from others in the Confident English Community.
Here are a few questions using todayβs key language:
- What is one food or dish you canβt live without?
- Is there a new activity or hobby youβve gotten into this past year? What is it?
- Have you ever had an βI made it!!!!β moment! Tell me about it. What happened? What helped you accomplish your dream? What motivated you to work hard?
The best place to share with me is in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you.
~ Annemarie
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Thank you so much ..
Hello Annemarie,
I’d like to say thank you so much for this interview! Once after watching this video I’ve written the email to my colleague from Germany and used the word from your discussion – tangible. I’ve heard this word at the first time and it was so suitable for my thoughts.
Regarding food which I can’t live without, I’d like to indicate morning coffee, dark chocolate and Ukrainian borshch.
Hi Iryna,
That’s awesome that you immediately had an opportunity to use a word from the interview! I love it.
And I can absolutely agree with you regarding Ukrainian borscht. I love a healthy, warm soup in the winter and borscht is always my favorite. π
This interview was interesting for me. Beatriz has a very motivational job and Bridges of Prosperity caught my attention. I would like to add something about the phrase βI made it!β My biggest βI made itβ in my life was getting recovered of a big health problem I had. My motivation was living and my support was my mother. What really helped me to accomplish this was my persistence in my treatment, my positivism and my big wish to enjoy my life. From that I can say that when you are about to give up you just need to start… Read more Β»
Hi Jenny,
I’m so happy you enjoyed this interview with Beatriz. Bridges for Prosperity caught my attention, too!
Thank you for sharing your “I made it” moment and I’m certainly glad you were able to recover fully.