How to successfully navigate business small talk in English

Talking about...my top tips for video conferences in English: Do you have to do video conferences in English or may have to in the future? Do you dread the thought of speaking and listening in English through he screen??? Well, don't panic this is 100% normal. In this episode are my top tips which are simply and do to implement to make you feel more confident and NAIL your video conference calls in English. Enjoy! by Confident Business English with Anna

14 min listen

How to...express your opinion in English: Do you want to express your thoughts and reasons CLEARLY and CONFIDENTLY in English? Then, this is a MUST listen! This is the first in a series where I will focus on HOW TO DEBATE in English. In this epsiode I focus on vocabularly to EXPRESS YOUR OPINION. After listening to this you will be able to go out an use some of these phrases in debates, discussions and conversations. I chose the topic of WORKING FROM HOME for the first in this series because it is very topical (!) and also something which does tend to divide people's opinion. Do you agree with my points of view in the epsiode? Practice expressing your opinion OUT LOUD after the episode. I would love you to find me on Instagram and Twitter at @annawith_2Ns. This is my FREE podcast with new epsiodes weekly. I also do a FREE livestream class every Thursday at 5pm CET on Instagram. by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

3 cool business expressions (with special cameo!): I have picked 3 really interesting and more unusual business expressions that we use a lot in the workplace and I have asked a very special guest to join me! Find out who it is... by Confident Business English with Anna

11 min listen

3 company departments you need to say correctly in English: This week's QUICK WIN helps you avoid mistakes when pronouncing and talking about company departments. An essential one for business English! by Confident Business English with Anna

7 min listen

4 ways to use the preposition "on": Here are 4 WAYS to use the PREPOSITION "On" based on common mistakes in the classrooms. People say there are not rules but there are guidlines which we can follow! Listen to the this episode to find out some key ways to do this. This is my FREE podcast with new epsiodes weekly. I also do a FREE livestream class every Thursday at 5pm CET on Instagram. Come and follow me on Instagram at @annawith_2Ns by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

How to...know the difference between to be fired, to resign and to be made redundant: "to be fired" is not the only way to describe leaving a job. It is overused and not an accurate reflection of all situations. Learn a new set of vocabularly and what is appropriate to use when dealing with these often sensitive topics. by Confident Business English with Anna

13 min listen

How to...agree and disagree in English: This is the 2nd epsiode in my series about HOW TO DEBATE in English. This is REALLY USEFUL if you have to express yourself in meetings, discussions and conversations. Here I discuss opinion dividing topics and tell you whether I AGREE and DISAGREE and highlight the vocabularly that I use along the way. It is a great opportunity to listen to what I say around this topics and the words and phrases I use. Enjoy! I talk about these STATEMENTS: - Social media sites should be blocked at work. - Fare-dodging on a train or bus is ok if you can get away with it. - You will be happier if you stay unmarried. - Casual dress codes are beneficial for the company. - We are all basically selfish. - Happy employees do a better job. - Companies should have strict policies against dating at work. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @annawith_2ns_english Also tune into my FREE livestream classes on Instragram every Thursday 5pm CET time. by Confident Business English with Anna

31 min listen

Talking about...my favourite British food: What is a jacket potato? Why do I love it so much? Is it really British? Listen to me tell a story in English about one of the things that reminds me of my childhood growing up in England. by Confident Business English with Anna

10 min listen

4 common verbs with "deadline": Deadlines! Beautiful things, or not! We ALL have them but are you talking about them correctly in English? In this episode I'm talking about 4 of the MOST COMMON verbs that we use with DEADLINES. This episode is ESSENTIAL if you are working or studying as this is vocabularly that you will probably have to use at some point in your life, perhaps in your job, with colleagues or in an interview. I teach business students and I wanted to do this epsiode because these verbs are often ones that my students don't know or haven't heard before. This is my FREE podcast with new epsiodes weekly. I also do a FREE livestream class every Thursday at 5pm CET on Instagram. Come and follow me on Instagram at @annawith_2Ns by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

7 simple ways to improve your English presentations: I have seen and listened to A LOT of people give presentations in English and I want to share 7 SIMPLE WAYS that you can IMPROVE you presentations straight away and IMPRESS your colleagues! The majority of people don't enjoy giving PRESENTATIONS, especially in another language, so makes thing easy for yourself and listen to this episode to get my tried and tested TIPS! Come and find me on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER at @annawith_2Ns. I do FREE livestream sessions at 5pm every Thursday. P.S Thanks to Fitz for the tip I mention. Fitz has an excellent podcast on Ivoox which you can find called FITZ TIPS. The podcast has short episodes to help you improve your English. Check it out! by Confident Business English with Anna

24 min listen

How to introduce yourself...part 1 by Confident Business English with Anna

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How to...use the verbs rise and raise (they are not used in the same way!): Both verbs can have the same meaning however they use different structures. In this episode I explain the structures and give examples of both verbs. by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

Talking about...living in different cultures with Oli: In today's episode I chat with Oli who is Fluency Coach that I met through Instagram. Originally from the UK but now living in Asia, he talks about what it's like living in a completely different culture and also his passion for teaching pronunciation. Well worth a listen with lots of new phrases and expressions thrown in as well. Enjoy! by Confident Business English with Anna

52 min listen

Talking about...lessons to learn from my best student: In this week's episode I share with you the story of my best student. Not in terms of level (yet...) but in terms of sheer commitment and dedication to learning English. I definitely think everyone learning languages can take a leaf out of their book. I share some things they have done to achieve their level and talk about some of the COMPLETE MYTHS around English learning! by Confident Business English with Anna

20 min listen

How to...use the future simple for making promises and offers: This is one of the most COMMON mistakes I see with students who write emails and I see it with students at ALL levels; beginner to advanced. I see it all the time AT THE END of emails when students make an offer or promise about something they want to do. Make sure you listen to this episode and the examples I give to immeadiately IMPROVE your emails. This is a QUICK WIN which means it is something you can fix really easily and quickly to make your English MUCH better. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the podcast. Find more content and FREE live classes on my Instagram at @Annawith_2Ns_english. by Confident Business English with Anna

5 min listen

Welcome to season 2: As we draw ever closing to autumn the summer a brand new season of Anna with 2Ns will kick off next week. In this episode I reflect about my journey so far and tell you what you can expect in this brand new season. A big thank you to all of you for your ongoing support. by Confident Business English with Anna

14 min listen

Talking about...the expression "get your ducks in a row": Expressions are wonderful and fun so let's focus on a very common we use mainly at work but also in general life when we are talking about being ORGANISED or PREPARED! Here I go in-depth into the expression, a little history, some common real-life examples and when is best and best not to use it. Enjoy! This is my FREE podcast with new epsiodes weekly. I also do a FREE livestream class every Thursday at 5pm CET on Instagram. by Confident Business English with Anna

10 min listen

Common mistake with grow and grow up: Learn the VERY common mistake that students make between this two verbs when speaking and writing. by Confident Business English with Anna

9 min listen

Talking about...things British people do: We are a difficult bunch sometimes! Here are some key points into the mind of a BRITISH person... Culture is VERY important when learning a language to know how people might react and respond in different situations. Of course this is all general there are excpetions to every rule! Listen to me go through the different points, take in the vocabularly and listen to me poke a bit of fun at myself hehe. Enjoy! I would love to know if you agree me with or not, leave me a comment and I will write back to you! This is my FREE podcast. New episodes every Wednesday. I do a FREE livestream class on my Instagram @annawith_2ns every Thursday 5pm CET by Confident Business English with Anna

22 min listen

How to...stop thinking in your own language (my answer might surprise you): This is a question I get asked all the time from students and my answer isn't what you might think... by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

How to....use the phrasal verb "break down" by Confident Business English with Anna

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Talking about...getting something at 29 that most people get when they are a baby: This year I turned 29! Just one year away from the big 30. In this episode I tell you about a little personal story and highlight some grammar and vocabularly along the way. Remember, we communicate and interact with each other through stories. Here I talk naturally and conversationally as if we were together in a coffee shop. This is excellent practice for you when you are out there in the big English world! Some of the vocabularly and grammar that I talk about includes: To be an old soul To be bricking it Independent shops To get out of something (a situation) I wish + past tense In hindsight.. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW my podcast and find me on INSTAGRAM at @annawith_2ns_english by Confident Business English with Anna

20 min listen

How to...introduce yourself part 2: In the 2nd part of this episode I continue with some KEY EXPRESSIONS that you can use to introduce yourself and tell you about a very funny story that happened at an event I went to when we were introducing ourselves. Avoid TMI and enjoy! I would love you to come and find me on my Instagram or Twitter channel at @annawith_2Ns_english by Confident Business English with Anna

17 min listen

How to...say the date properly in English: Learn how to say the date using three questions "What's the date today?", "When is the event?" and "When is your birthday?". This is an essential quick win in English! by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

Welcome to the summer edition: I'm delighted to bring you my Summer Edition where you are going to get More content, more English and More #Annawith2Ns! In this episode I tell you about the exciting things coming up and when and where to catch all the latest episodes. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the podcast. Find more content and FREE live classes on my Instagram at @Annawith_2Ns_english. Thanks for listening! Anna by Confident Business English with Anna

7 min listen

Common mistake with polite vs educated: Uh oh...danger zone. There is a very common mistake false friend mistake between the usage of polite and educated. This episode was inspired by a conversation with one of my students. The words DO NOT mean the same thing and we use them in different contexts. Find out what each one means and how we use them in context. by Confident Business English with Anna

11 min listen

How to...pronounce the first "S" sound in English: I recieved a message from a student on Instagram asking me to look at this point, so here we are! In this episode I give a trick to eliminate a common pronunication mistake with the First S. by Confident Business English with Anna

11 min listen

How to...end emails in English in an informal and formal way: Learn different vocabularly that you can use in your formal and informal emails and English. by Confident Business English with Anna

12 min listen

Talking about...common business situations in English: Your walking in a hallway and a coworker stops and starts a conversation with you. You have to take care of an urgent issue and don't have time to stop and chat. What would you say to your coworker in English??? Would you be in panic mode??? Afraid of being rude??? Listen to this episode and I will give some NATURAL, NATIVE and very POLITE sentences that you can use in this BUSINESS situation. This could also be applied over the telephone too. This is my FREE podcast with new epsiodes weekly. I also do a FREE livestream class every Thursday at 5pm CET on Instagram. Come and follow me on Instagram at @annawith_2Ns by Confident Business English with Anna

6 min listen

Talking about...the expression "swings and roundabouts": In this episode I explain where the expression comes from and how we use. I wanted to focus on this partly because British people use this one a lot and also because I never see English learners use it. By adding more advanced and natural vocabularly like this you can make your vocabularly richer. by Confident Business English with Anna

16 min listen

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