Confident Business English

It's that time again! You have to share your performance meeting. How do you navigate all the vocabulary? How do you make sure it is clear and you don't beat around the bush?In the 3rd episode of the series we will focus on verbs using to describe decreases. By the end of the episode you will know:What are your best friends you can use time and againThe most common outliers - what they mean and how to use themMy 4-step performance results framework - save time and stress in your next meeting.. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Have you ever had that feeling where you want to ask a question but you hesitate?You aren't sure if it's right, you're overthinking and then by the time you building up the courage the moment is gone! Then you think, why didn't I just ask the question.First of all, I get it. When you ask a question you have to put yourself out there. It's dangerous territory. They might not understand you, they might ask you to repeat, you might feel stupid. That's why I believe being able say the most common questions will help you feel more confident. You will decide to go for it rather than holding back.I'm going to run through a list of the most important ones today. This is an interactive episode. You will get a chance to put your learning into practice straight away. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Do you want to feel more confident speaking in front of your colleagues? Do you want to develop more of an executive presence but you still feel quite nervous or not prepared enough? Today I invited public speaking expert and coach Nick Hampshire onto the podcast to share his practical guidance with you. The 3 main areas Nick covers are:Key steps you should talk if you lack confidence right nowWhat to do if you feel concious about not sounding engaging when you speakImportant mindset shifts to help you on the road to improving this invaluable skillI hope you can take something away from this. Here are Nick's contact details if you want to reach out:Nick Hampshire, LinkedIn - Public Speaking CoachNick Hampshire, Instagram GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

You're a senior manager and you lead a team. Your team is made up of people based around the world and you have meetings with them online and sometimes even a mix between face-to-face in the office and then online at the same time.At times, you have to have difficult conversations with them when you are changing to introduce new changes, initiatives or procedures that there is some opposition to. You want to be able to navigate those conversations better. You sound to sound diplomatic and not rude but also clear and with conviction to try and get the team on board.What you will takeaway from today:Phrases you can use for:Showing conviction in your thoughts and decisionsDiplomatically express disagreementsResponding to objections GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

As a senior manager, how confident do you feel talking about finance and money? In today's episode you will learnHow to express company revenueHow to give the status of budgetA very common mistake with 3 finance wordsA really natural phrasal verb to talk about generate moneyNatural phrases to express cost savings GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

I know one of your goals is to sound more advanced and stop using the same words all the time. Let's continue with our 5ht episode in the series on phrasal verbs to help you make progress. In this 15-minute episode you are going to:Learn a common and natural phrasal verb to express approvalDo an activity with me live to put it into practice.Learn 3 simple sentences that you could try out todayLet's crack on, shall we? GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's set the context. Imagine that next week a group of Senior Directors are coming to your office from Manchester. Or maybe you are getting a visit from a group of managers based in the Munich office. Wherever or whoever it is, you have to help host them during their time here. What can you do to help yourself feel more confident?How can you make sure it goes well and you leave a good impression?How can you avoid awkward moments when making conversation?On the episode today I'm really pleased to have Robert Rudge from The Business English Podcast. I’m delighted to have Rob on and he is going to share with you:3 essential and practical tips to manage this situation2 big don'tsA final key takeawayRobert's Links: The Business English Podcast GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!Imagine it's Friday. Your boss tells you they want you to present your KPI performance at the director's meeting on 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺.You are definitely not over the moon about it but honestly, your biggest worry is...when I am I going to prepare?? Unless I work on Sunday evening???You know you won't feel confident if your ideas are all over the place but it takes you ages to organise your ideas in English.In this week's episode on Confident Business English 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭! - a win-win in my book.I'm going to share a quick and easy framework you can use everytime you need to present performance like KPIs.Save time and stress not starting from scratch and feel confident you have a plan for what you want to say = less pre-meeting anxiety! GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Your colleague, let's call them John, said he was going to send you the information you needed on Monday. Now it's Thursday and you know that you have to chase this up by email otherwise you are going to miss your deadline.The thing is John is a peer, or a superior and you don't know him very well and you want to tread carefully. It's a little bit could be sensitive or contentious, you feel a little awkward but you have to do it. How do you write the email?On today's episode I want to share with you 3 tips for approaching this situation in a diplomatic way when you have to chase someone up by email Chasing someone up is not really a question of IF but WHEN so learning a couple of easy tricks to avoiding sounding too direct should come in very handy when writing emails in the future. It also means you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

The world is changing so fast. Businesses and companies have to adapt all the time. A transformational programme here, a new strategy over here. There's a lot going on and it's a topic we talk about all the time. But, what expressions do you know about managing people and change?Today we will cover 3 very common and useful business expressions related to people and change. This will avoid you getting lost in the middle of meetings when you have no idea what people are talking about. After you have listened to the episode, you will u:understand what each expression means - context and when we use itKnow the the origin - this tells a story and helps our brain to associate and learn the expressionOne key sentence I recommend to try and use it.This is the 5th in a series looking at business expressions, if you haven't listened to the other ones in the series, I highly recommend you go back and take a listen. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Imagine your boss or colleague gives you feedback on a piece of work. It's good news, they are really happy with the work you have done, they are telling you that everything is great. And when they finish speaking, you don't really know what else to say other than "Thank you." You don't feel this accurate reflects enough of what you want to say and would like to know other phrases you can use. This topic was suggested by listener Jess, based in Shangai. Thank you for your suggestion, I thought it was a really good point and something I thought you could relate to as well. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. I'm going to cover 3 new ones that will give you an alternative from always using the same classic business english verb. Listen to find out what it is and how you can vary your vocabulary and sound more advanced. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This has been one of the most listened to episodes this season and I think a really useful episode to listen to if you haven't already and also to refresh on. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of the key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot, will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FREE PDF GUIDE GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Hi, How are you? I would like to do something a bit different today. We've been doing a lot of topic heavy episodes over the last few weeks so let's break it up a bit. Today I'd like to talk about the most common advice and recommendations I give my clients. I am going to talk about:The most common thing to say to my studentsWhat to do if you get stuckWhy you should develop an inner alarm for weird questionsWhat question you should ask yourself about progressMy top tips about expressionsI'm going to finish with some very funny corrections that happened recently - you will want to stay for that! GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue with our series on describing data and trends. This time I'd like to go into more detail specifically about vocabulary. By the end of the episode you will know what are some common vocabulary mistakes and what words we use specifically to describe increases. In future episodes we will go into more detail about decreases, stabilization etc. I hope you enjoy this one. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue our deep dive into business expressions. This week we are going to focus on ones that mean dealing with work situations. By the end of the episode you will be able to understand the meanings of each of them and know the most common, short sentences that you can say if you want to try these ones out in your next meeting. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

One of the biggest fears people have aside from spiders, snakes and flying is speaking in public.As a manager or leading giving presentations is part and parcel of what you have to do, so the question seems to be, how can we make this process better so you can feel more confident?Here to talk to you today is Christopher Wright. I first met Christopher in 2023 and I really wanted to bring him on because I think he has a really valuable perspective to share with you. Since 2012 Chris has been running a training business in Spain that has helped many top companies and professionals. He is also an associate teacher in Business and Communication Skills at Comillas University. He is an ex-president and member of Toastmasters (Public speaking organization) and has given and evaluated over 80 speeches. In the episode Chris talks about:What your first steps could be if you find public speaking in English difficultHow you can create your own coach through your " English voice"Perfection vs communicationWhy being concise, simple and clear is so importantHow to use your voice to be more engagingAnd much more. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This is one of the most highly-requested episodes that you have asked me to. I am going to do a series of episodes on this topic as I want to share a lot with you and I can't squeeze it all into one episode! In this first episode, I want to touch on high-level tips to take into account when do you have to do this in English. I hope it is helpful. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This week we continue with our series on business phrasal verbs. Today I'll talk about 3 more advanced ones with the preposition. "about" and how they are actually more straightforward than you think. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This week I answer more burning questions from my clients and listeners. Today I cover 3:What does it mean when people put "though" at the end of a sentence?How can I tell someone to repeat in a way that doesn't offend them?What vocabulary can I use to tell my boss they are putting too much pressure on me?I hope it's useful and if you have a question yourself write to me below GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

How do you learn new words whilst having a 9-5 (Or perhaps 9-8), family, hobbies and all the other things going on? This is a big point for you. Bree from AC English has joined me today to share 3 easy memory techniques that can help you learn more effectively without a huge time investment. Anything that can save you time but move you forward is a winner. About BreeBree Aesie (/eɪsi:/), co-founder of AC English School in Barcelona, combines her background in psychology with a passion for storytelling to help students reach their goals. She also hosts the podcast Into the Story, where listeners learn English through true stories. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

It's the worst feeling when you miss something because you don't understand and then you are totally lost and trying to get back on track with the conversation. That can often happen when people use expressions. I'm going to go over 3 new business expressions related to describing. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's kick off the new year. I have a (rather long) document called "Content Snippets" where I write down all the interesting things and learning points that come up when I'm doing sessions. I really want to share with my "top 3" that have come up a lot recently. First, I'd look at a common word a lot of people don't feel confident using. Second, a common mistake that could cause a BIG misunderstanding. Finally, tips for what to do if you are always looking for the right words when you are giving presentations. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

I'd like to wrap us this year but focusing on 11 Business English Essentials To Have On Autopilot. This has been a list that I have been working on for a while. It's a recap of some key points I've mentioned on recent episodes and new tips. The list is a set of quick wins that if get on autopilot, will help in some of the most common business interactions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue helping you sound more advanced at work. Last time we started looking at phrasal verbs with OUT related to solving problems. We are going to continue that this week looking at two in particular that are often really commonly confused. I'm going to break them down in detail and give you concrete examples of how you can use them. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

In these episodes I answer your burning questions about business communication in English. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Do you have to write emails in English? In this episode I give you easy and quick tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes that I see on a regular basis. I go through the beginning, middle and end of the email. I hope it's useful. Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Let's continue with this series. I go into depth with 3 more business expressions on the topic of taking action. I paint the picture, give you context and tell you where the expression actually comes from. This helps unlock the meaning and give you a visual guide to help remember it. After all, this is the key. How can you remember the expression so that in a meeting you get it? Creating a visual connection and giving context really helps your brain connect the dots. Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Do you hear others using phrasal verbs but they never seem to pop into your head? More or less you understand the meaning or perhaps you've seen them before but you just don't use them. This is really frustrating because you want to make progress and not just use the same words all the same. This is the first in a new series that will look at how to help you sound more advanced. We will start with phrasal verbs. Make sure you sign up to the newsletter to get the written summary with sentence examples that you can use. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Your performance review can be a really important moment in your job. It can be the only time you sit down and really talk to your boss about progress and maybe the only time to ask about things related to your conditions and pay. But, what are natural phrases used in this meeting? In this episode I cover key vocabulary and how to bring up a discussion related to your conditions and pay. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Do you ever feel lost in the middle of a meeting or get distracted because a colleague used an expression you don't know? This is the first episode in a mini-series I am going to do around business expressions. It feels really frustrating when you don't understand everything that is being said, but trying to learn common business expressions can help in these situations. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Running late, stuck in traffic or maybe you have to deal with an urgent thing that came up just at the same time as you have a meeting...it happens to the best of us! Knowing a phrase to apologise when you are late to a meeting is really useful. In this episode I go through common options for apologies as well as reasons for being late. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Do you work on teams and have to ask your colleagues to do tasks? Do you ever feel uncomfortable because you aren't sure if what you are saying is too rude or direct? I've worked with many people that feel this way and it is completely understandable. You may already be working with office politics and then on top of that you don't want it to sound like an order. In this episode I take you through different phrases you can use from more direct to indirect. Enjoy! GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Are hold and have a meeting the same? What about call off and cancel? Can I use them all the time? How do I make sure that when I organise a meeting I say the correct thing? These are the typical questions and worries I've heard from clients and in this episode I want to get rid of your doubts so the next time you feel confident you are saying the right thing. I go over all the key vocabulary around scheduling, rescheduling, cancelling and delaying as well as highlighting important differences about formality and as always some extra tips and tricks too. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

It's great to be back for season 5! If you're like me, September is often a time to refresh and recalibrate. A time to think, where am I going? Am I doing the right things? What do I need to start/stop? This year I became an accredited Neurolanguage Coach® and I'd like to start the new season giving you a mini coaching session to help you get clarity on what your true motivation is, what things you should prioritise and how you are going to push yourself forward. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Here we are at the last episode of season 4. I've been running this since 2020 and it's honestly been such a pleasure and I'm really grateful that I can continue doing it. In this episode I wanted to address questions that I get asked all the time like "How can I actually start to learn new words?", "What resources should I use?", "How can I make the most of the time I have to make progress?". At the end, I also tell you how you can get your hands on a special bonus. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Connectors are really useful way to help you express yourself in a smooth, fluent way at work. In the last episode we set up the foundation for connectors and in part 2 we start to go into one of the most common connecting groups - contrasters. Here we are talking about however, even though, on one hand, on the other hand and some more advanced ones that I'm going to share with you today. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

One of the most common requests for topics I get is about connectors. Connectors are extremely useful for helping express yourself at work, because they often appear in different types of business settings. In this episode I start talking about the topic and answer some common questions and doubts. This episode is the first episode in a series and we will go into more depth in the next episode. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Recently I received an email from a listener who said this:Other topic that could be interesting I think that it is about the manner to reply a message when you do not have the response at this moment. For example, is it correct to say "I come back with the response as soon as possible"?Thanks very much for your suggestion Isabel. I think it's a really good question and one that could be really useful for the all podcast listeners. In the episode I share with you core phrases you can use as well as an important grammar point that is often overlooked here.Also, stick around until the end of the episode where I am going to answer a burning question that you have had before:"What's the difference between rise, raise and arise?"Want a free summary of all the examples and tips I talk about in the episode? GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

I'm starting a new series of episodes focused on essential business phrasal verbs you need to know. Phrasal verbs are just part and parcel of communicating in the workplace and through these episodes I want to help you get a better understanding. In this first episode I break down one of the best ways to approach learning phrasal and go into depth about a pair of important phrasal verbs to add to your vocabulary or know what they mean when your team or colleagues say them. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

In this episode I'm really happy to be joined by Michael to talk about a topic which I think you may find interesting. Feeling shy when speaking another language. You want to say something but you can't. It feels like a really big deal to make the step to speak up. We talk about:- Michael's shares his own personal story about overcoming shyness in a foreign country with a totally different language- Highlighting the differences between shyness, being an introvert and lack g confidence- Shares his tips about overcoming shynessI hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Disagreeing or objecting with colleagues, clients, customers is inevitable. But how do you it in a way that is respectful taking into account their opinion? I give you 3 concrete phrases you can add to your vocabulary to do this. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

If you've listened to previous episodes you may have heard me mention that there are really 4 core tenses that the majority of people need in a business context; the present, the future, the past and the present perfect. If you have a good command of these ones, that will serve you well in many business interactions.I've found personally that many people are more comfortable with the future and present tenses but generally weaker with the past and present perfect. I'd like to start to work on this with you in today's episode. We are going to start with regular verbs in the past tense. In the future I will pick up other areas such as irregular verbs.Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

A lot of my clients have to manage visits from their colleagues when they come to the office. They want to make a good impression and get to know them. The get anxious about what to ask them in those moments when they first arrive or on the coffee break. What questions can I ask to start a conversation?! I break it down and give you a few easy options that could help you in this situation. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

We continue with part 2 and this time we will delve into the Make side of things. Again, I've broken it down into categories for you to help you try to remember and retain the differences between the two. There are some really important categories related to business English in here as well. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

The classic question! Is it do or make? This has come up a lot recently and I want to help you get this right once and for all. This is a really useful topic as well because they come up a lot in business English. I'm going to break down Do and Make into different categories to help you build a map that you can use as a reference point to help you remember which one is which. GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

You're on a business trip to an English speaking country or the common language is English. You've got to go for a meal with colleagues and you really want to make sure you say the right thing when you are at the restaurant and not make a mistake Sound familiar? This came up in one of my clients sessions and I thought it was a great topic to go into. Even in the world of online working, business trips still take place. Let me give you some key tips to be more comfortable in this situation. I hope it's useful. Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

This is a continuation of another episode I did before Christmas 2022. We are going to look at a few very common business words that are commonly mispronounced. A great one to check in and make sure you are on track. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Join me this week as I share with you about a terrible morning I had recently and my reflections about dealing with things that we can't control and managing nerves when speaking another language. This was a spur of the moment episode. I really wanted to record something and therefore it may be a little faster than usual in some parts and more colloquial. It's brilliant conversational listening practice too because I'm speaking very naturally. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Today I want to go into some of the key reasons why people lack confidence. I wanted to share this because I think it's important to show that a lot of us are in the same boat and we are not the only one. Which one/ones resonate most with you? GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyInstagram @annabusinessenglishYouTube @annabusinessenglish