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**Formerly Anna with 2Ns Business English Podcast**
A Business English podcast for international senior managers who lack confidence communicating but want to work hard to improve.
My name is Anna and I'm from the UK. I'm an experienced Business English and Neurolanguage Coach® based in Madrid, Spain.
My 20-minute episodes are full of practical tips to help you deal with the most common problems you face using English.
Listeners from across the world say they love the podcast because it is clear, to the point and the topics are really useful.
My style is conversational, professional and designed for intermediate levels+. I have a British accent from the south of England.
Each episode is a different topic. I suggest starting from the most recent ones. There are episode series on specific topics such as Phrasal Verbs and Expressions.
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Find me on Instagram at @annabusinessenglish
A Business English podcast for international senior managers who lack confidence communicating but want to work hard to improve.
My name is Anna and I'm from the UK. I'm an experienced Business English and Neurolanguage Coach® based in Madrid, Spain.
My 20-minute episodes are full of practical tips to help you deal with the most common problems you face using English.
Listeners from across the world say they love the podcast because it is clear, to the point and the topics are really useful.
My style is conversational, professional and designed for intermediate levels+. I have a British accent from the south of England.
Each episode is a different topic. I suggest starting from the most recent ones. There are episode series on specific topics such as Phrasal Verbs and Expressions.
HOW TO SIGN UP TO THE NEWSLETTER
If you love the podcast, you can sign up to my free weekly newsletter - Communicate Confidently. This includes a valuable summary of the key points from each episode + bonus content I don't share in the episode. To sign up, go to an episode and find the link included in the episode details.
Find me on Instagram at @annabusinessenglish
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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. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.
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.Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyHave a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here. Interested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.
1This 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. 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.
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 GUIDEClick here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for 2024 places here.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
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!Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? My programme is currently full but register your interest for future places in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024.
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..Click here to sign up to my weekly newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyChristoper's Links - LinkedIn, WebsiteFor reference, Chris also talked about the PechaKucha methodInterested in 1:1 coaching with Anna? Register your interest for places in 2024.
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.
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.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.
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 belowNewsletter - Click here to sign up to Communicate ConfidentlyWhat burning question or doubt do you have? Write to me here. Would you like me to coach you 1:1? Register your interest for a place in 2024
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.Newsletter - Click here to sign up to Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest for a place in 2024.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
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 negotiations, a common complaint when defining scope and defending proposals even when there are objections. 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.
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. 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.
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 FREE PDF GUIDEClick here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your interest here.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Register your inteterst here for the information.Have a suggestion or question that you would like to me make into an episode? Write to me here.
In these episodes I answer your burning questions about business communication in English. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletterHave a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletterInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you.Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to Communicate Confidently newsletterInterested in 1:1 coaching with me? Complete this form and I will get in touch with you.Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.
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. Click here to sign up to the newsletter - Communicate ConfidentlyInterested in 1:1 coaching with me Complete this form and I will get in touch with you.Have a suggestion for an episode? Write to me here.
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there is an objection , about your accent , sometime I receive British and sometime American and sometime between these two.
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you can't even imagine how much I love this episode. All those words to give us confidence mixed by your calming voice tone is just perfect. I like using shadowing techniques on your episodes hence all the words you are using and your friendly tone is literally awesome . Thanks for all your work
Ome of the best educational podcasts I have ever listened to.
dear Anna, last week I accidentally found your podcast on castbox, and let me tell you something. I found you a great teacher and I am not talking about the content of your podcast which is also very good, I am talking abou your compassion for your students, the way that you try to keep us motivated. I am glad that I found you😊. I am using your podcast to keep in touch with english while I am lerning German, and you are helping me with my German too by teaching me how to keep up🍀.
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what a great story and good pieces of advice! you're so beautiful with or without earings😍👌