Learn English with Ruth Podcast

“What do you want?”That’s what my friend said to a customer — and the customer looked shocked.But really, my friend meant: “Can I help you?”The truth? Tone and phrasing change everything.Instead of sounding rude, try:✨ “How can I help you today?”✨ “Is there anything I can do for you?”Same intention. Different result.In this episode of my podcast, I break down 7 easy strategies to help you sound polite, warm, and confident in English — without feeling fake or awkward.Listen now — and start mastering polite English like a pro!Have you ever meant well but sounded rude?Tell me about it in the comments!#LearnEnglishWithRuth #BritishEnglish #PoliteEnglish #SpeakConfidently #EnglishPodcast #SpotifyLearning #EnglishPronunciation #ESLTeacher

Ever disappeared for a while, only to come back with more to offer than when you left? Well… that’s me right now.Welcome back to the Learn English with Ruth Podcast! This is an L-E-R QuickSpeak episode—our short, snappy series for when you want quick lessons and updates.So… where have I been?Life happened. I moved to a new city, and honestly, I needed some time to settle in and find my feet. It wasn’t easy balancing everything, so the podcast had to take a back seat—but my mission to help you master English never stopped.While I was away, something exciting happened—I launched the Learn English with Ruth Community! It’s a growing space for English learners just like you, and guess what? We now have over 150 members learning, sharing, and building confidence in their English skills every day.And now that I’m back, we’re picking up right where we left off—starting with our Business English series. Get ready to expand your vocabulary in key areas like advertising, sales, transportation, IT, workplace conversations, and so much more.So, if you’re ready to sharpen your English, boost your business vocabulary, and grow alongside a supportive community, hit Play now.Don’t forget to follow the podcast and join the Learn English with Ruth Community— your journey to confident English starts here!👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾https://chat.whatsapp.com/CZXPz0n6aqrITYPKzXauvS#LearnEnglishWithRuth #EnglishPodcast #BusinessEnglish #LERQuickSpeak #EnglishLearners #SpeakEnglishConfidently #ImproveYourEnglish #LanguageLearning#SpeakEnglish #ImproveYourEnglish

I am jumping right in to pick up from where I stopped. This Podcast episode is short, I promise. Let's talk about what I've been up to and also blab a bit about the hinderances of perfection and what consistency and focus can do for you. Enjoy.

LER16. Business English for Economics. As I have done in LER15, this new Episode is also divided into “Part A” and “Part B”. In Part A, I tell the story of Chike and Amira. The story is set in 2021, a period when Nigeria as a country and the world at large was recovering from the big blow dealt by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Chike as an aspiring entrepreneur was full of enthusiasm and launched a new business- A logistics company without the right strategic planning and risk mitigation or contingency plans. His business soon hit rocks because it was largely dependent on importation and unfavourable Government monetary policies. Amira his friend (a business guru) who had been sounding thaw warnings in his ears from day one was able to save the day and help the business to bounce back. In Part B, Using the story as the premise, I explain some key concepts in Economics as used in the story. It’s indeed an interesting ride. Join in👇🏾👇🏾 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ruth-ebube-ejims/episodes/LER16--Business-English-for-Economics-e2jgbbr

For Part Two 😍😊 well, I dive fully into Contract Vocabulary and explain essential words and phrases that you must understand in this register. I'm your host, Ruth, guiding you through the intricacies of English for business success.

Welcome to Episode 15 in my Business English Series❤️ I have divided this episode into two parts. In Part One, I tell an interesting but sad tale which reveals the dangers of not understanding or caring for contract vocabulary. Meet Dinma and Chidi, eager entrepreneurs whose dream partnership turns sour due to a lack of understanding of contract terms. Learn from their journey and discover essential business vocabulary every professional should know. Tune in and avoid their pitfalls in your ventures. I'm your host, Ruth, guiding you through the intricacies of English for business success.

Two billionaire crypto currency business partners lost all they had in one day. They were very good friends and had been partners for few years. The older one had come up high blood pressure and great care had to be taken when delivering bad or such overwhelming news. The younger one lacked diplomacy in business communication to deliver the bad news to his friend. Long story short, they were soon in the hospital. Do you think the news could have been delivered in a better way? Diplomatically? Sure. On this Podcast Episode, we look at What diplomatic tone is and why you should care about developing a diplomatic tone in business communication especially when bad new may seem inevitable.

Welcome to 2024, today is a day where I talk about New Year’s resolutions that English Learners can make. It’s a brilliant idea to have resolutions every year but these three things help make your resolutions a success. They are – realistic resolutions check, measurability of your resolution and making them time-based. I also look at the kinds of resolutions that English Learners can make and how to ensure success at the end of the day. Enjoy

Business English is different from the normal English of everyday life because it is used in an official or business setting, and it has the aim of clear and efficient communication with your boss, co-workers or other professionals. The demand for effective business communication is on an all-time rise as there is almost always a need to speak concerning business dealings. Today we are going to look at, key characteristics of business. The aim is to help you know what it is and also understand it better. Enjoy and be sure to follow my podcast across all it's available platforms.

Two billionaire crypto currency business partners lost all they had in one day. They were very good friends and had been partners for few years. The older one had come up high blood pressure and great care had to be taken when delivering bad or such overwhelming news. The younger one lacked diplomacy in business communication to deliver the bad news to his friend. Long story short, they were soon in the hospital. Do you think the news could have been delivered in a better way? Diplomatically? Sure. On this Podcast Episode, we look at What diplomatic tone is and how to develop a diplomatic tone in business communication especially when the out-of-the-ordinary may seem inevitable.

You might never know true value of having excellent business English communication skills till it costs you some fortune. Business English differs from the normal English used every day. This is because it is primarily concerned with an official or business setting, and it has the aim of clear and efficient communication with your boss, co-workers or other professionals to achieve a goal. Developing your skill set in business communication can seem like an herculean task and that's why I show you 4 powerful tips to steadily improve on your business English communication skills on this Podcast episode. Happy Listening! | Learn English with Ruth Podcast

How do you pronounce these words - Chimera, Açia, Chivalrous, Flautist? And what do they mean? Chop chop, give it a go and let me know how many you get correctly. On this Podcast Episode , I take you through 10 Words in the English Language that you might be pronouncing wrongly, the spellings and how to say them correctly as well as use them in a sentence too. It's time to take your vocabulary development to a different level, so, let me help you do it. | Learn English with Ruth Podcast

Math is Hard but English is harder! Is this statement familiar to you? or (even both are harder for you! Lol). The plural of tooth is teeth but the plural of booth is booths. Like crazy right? There are many reasons why the English Language is difficult and on this podcast episode, I will be showing you three major difficulties and also how to overcome them to enable you have a learning journey that is much more fun. | Learn English with Ruth Podcast

Ssshhh... James is back! Quite a trip he had but that's a story for another day. On this podcast episode, we talk about 10 alternatives for saying that something or someone is good. These synonyms will help you give more vivid descriptions in your writing and speaking as well as make reading, writing and speaking much more interesting for you. Don't forget to follow me on spotify and share this podcast if you learnt anything. Enjoy! Learn English with Ruth Podcast.

Did you know that the English Language originally had 29 letters of the alphabet and what about the longest word in the English Language pneumonoultrami...? One thing that can set you as an apart as an English Language speaker and learner is knowing these shocking fun facts.

One of the very first lessons that English language learners get is how to introduce themselves in English. But do these lessons line up with what happens in the real world? Today, I’m going to go over all the English phrases you need to meet someone new and introduce yourself with total confidence, even if you’re just starting to learn English as a beginner. James my crush is here to help me again and in the coming days, he is going to be a huge part of the show. Im thrilled! | Learn English with Ruth Podcast

On this Podcast Episode, I have a chat with James (a native speaker) about a conversation by two collegues in the work place and the words that were used. Straight to the Point, quite a lot to learn and a good listen too.

I was so excited to tell her all about it. The pitch of my voice rose and fell to indicate my dismay and joy intermittently. My pace? oh I was racing! but slowly she began to loose interest, her face turning pale and attention shortening by each ticking second. I still don't get your story, she said, impatiently. Maybe next time! My conversation or rather 'monologue' had come to an abrupt end! Why? Why didn't she understand me or get my story? Find out in Today's Podcast Episode.

Speaking with people is an indispensable part of our daily lives (unless you live alone on a big island, lol). This makes it necessary for you to know and master English Language expression that can help you to agree, disagree, interrupt a conversation and also settle an argument. In this Podcast episode, I'll teach you these expressions, and how to properly use them. Enjoy!

Speaking is the second of the four language skills and it needs to be constantly developed. On this new podcast episode, we look at top speaking skills tips that every English Learner should apply to help their conversations and dialogues with people to go a lot smoother and seamless. |Learn English with Ruth Podcast.