Be Direct and Polite in English with Assertive Communication
Learn how to be direct and polite in English while mastering the art of assertive communication. In this video, we’ll explore strategies to express your thoughts clearly, maintain respect, and boost your confidence in both professional and personal conversations.
How to Compliment Colleagues at Work in English
Do you compliment colleagues at work? Complimenting is a great way to show kindness and appreciation. But what’s the best way to do it in English? Here’s how to do it easily and to be sure your colleagues understand your meaning.
How to Find Work/Life Balance and Time to Study English
In episode 5 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk with Olga about being a mom with a full-time job and how she finds work/life balance and time to study English. We also talk about her love of reading and favorite books in English.
How to Organize Your Main Points When You Present in English
Use this lesson from the Presentations in English Series to know exactly how you should organize and share the main points in the body of your presentation.
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How to Close Your Presentation in English Powerfully [+ FREE Presentation Checklist]
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How to Organize Your Introduction for a Presentation [+ FREE Presentation Checklist]
Learn how to successfully organize your introduction for a presentation in English and be sure to include 5 important pieces of information.
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How to Prepare a Presentation in English Successfully [+ FREE Presentation Checklist]
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11 Easy Ways to Interrupt Someone Politely in English
Recently, I received a question about how to interrupt someone politely in English. It’s generally considered rude to interrupt someone so it’s important to do it correctly. Get 6 strategies plus useful phrases for interrupting someone politely in English.
Talking about Life in the United States + How to Be Successful in English
In episode 4 of Confident English Spotlight, I talk (laugh) with Cida about her move to the United States 2 years ago, her work as a lawyer & an aromatherapist, and how to be successful in English.
Voicemail in English—Everything You Need to Know
Do you feel nervous or unsure about voicemail in English? Find out what details you must include when you leave a voicemail in English, basic rules to follow, and how to set up your own voice message on your phone.
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Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English.
In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions.
Whether you’re giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with next steps, this lesson gives you the tools to speak English for work fluently and naturally.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 The Right Language for Updates
02:13 Why Phrasal Verbs Are Important at Work
03:22 Phrasal Verbs to Start Meetings
06:00 Phrasal Verbs for Progress
09:59 Phrasal Verbs for Delays
13:17 Phrasal Verbs to Summarize
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