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Design of Communication
Making Excuses, Saying No and Refusing Requests
This is one of the hardest things for people to say and it’s something that is so simple… These two letters cause a lot of issues for us. That's right, it's how to say no. How can we politely
3 Secrets to Speaking English Fluently
To speak fluently we need to be able to produce the sounds, words, and sentences and interact- so have a conversation in the language. Doing a combination of things will help you reach a higher level of Fluency in
Building Your Identity in English
Language learning changes us.It changes how we see the world and interact with it. So much so that our brains get rearranged as we learn new languages, which is pretty cool. Learning English, or any foreign language, not only
Common vocabulary mistakes
We work hard to improve our language and communication skills. When I first learned grammar and studied languages, I thought it was very rigid. My perception was I would learn the rules and the language, and that would be
How to stop translating in your head
You have probably been told it is really bad to translate when you are learning English or a foreign language. There has been plenty of valid arguments put out there that we should not use translation when learning a
Dealing with Pushback
Change is inevitable. But when you suggest change, you are likely to be met with pushbacks. Most of the time we might even be on the same page and have the same vision, we just can’t voice it and
Professional vs Informal Language
When to use formal or informal language? It can be hard to know if the language you are using is appropriate? Am I being too formal? Do I come across as unfriendly? Am I being too personal and it
Building Self-awareness in Language Learning
I find myself having a very familiar conversation with many adult English language learners from across the world. They want to know their English level. They ask if their English is good enough or proficient enough? I know they
Empowering Women to Speak up with Jamie McKinney
How can you speak up and build confidence as a woman - especially in male dominated industries? Do we really have to fake it until we make it and deal with imposter syndrome? In today's episode, I am very
Communicating Emotions
Understanding emotion in another language can be pretty complicated. Even in your own life it can be difficult to gauge a situation or what is considered appropriate. Some of the way we share emotions and handle certain situations is
Speaking with positivity: how not to sabotage your success
Our language is incredibly powerful. The language we choose to use changes how others view us. It’s so powerful, in fact, that a single word can change human behaviour. Positive language leaves a powerful impression and instills confidence. When
Language Learning as an Introvert
Not everyone enjoys the social aspect of learning a language and communicating with others. The thought of meeting strangers to speak with them in a foreign language might make you want to stay at home or make you very
Inside Fluent Speakers Academy
Today is an extra special episode because I’m going to be talking about what Fluent Speakers Academy is all about, what is it solves for design and tech professionals, what’s inside the course, and some amazing results of my
Building Communication Confidence
What does it take to become a confident English speaker? The good news is, we can learn to project confidence using our voice, body language, our tone and intonation, and our language. In today's episode, I share some strategies
Leading with Charisma
Being charismatic is a characteristic that many leaders strive towards. It is usually easy to identify when someone is charismatic. They have this energy about them that everyone gravitates towards. I read a quote from Larry Tesler, pioneer of
Strategies to Perfect Spoken Fluency
For many, the ultimate dream for second language learning is fluency. But it seems, no matter how long we learn a language, we unable to achieve this goal. It is always so much more difficult to be able to
Why are you feeling stuck?
You can be using English every day in your role, for many years... but still feel like you are not making any progress. Sometimes, we have to do things differently to get the results we are striving for. In
Lessons Learned from 2021
I am sharing some of the highlights from this year as well as some of the lessons we can all learn from going forward to 2022. I discuss the type of goals to focus on, embracing the journey,
Christmas Has Come Early!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... Yes, Christmas has come early! Today I am talking about some British Christmas traditions and some seasonal phrases you can use to impress your British friends or colleagues. I know when
Overcoming Difficult Situations with Conversation Expert Julie Crenshaw (Part Two)
When we are not face-to-face, and speaking to others through conference or telephone calls, communication does not flow in a natural way. When we are communicating on video calls we run into all kinds of technical issues. Some people
Small Talk and Politeness… What is the fuss about anyway? With Conversation Expert Julie Crenshaw (Part One)
Small talk is one of those things we either love or hate. Some of us hate the idea of exchanging plesentries and find small talk pointless, for some of us it comes so naturally we don't understand what the
Turkey Sandwich > Feedback Sandwich
As useful as feedback can be, usually, we are reluctant to give it. When we give critical feedback, many of us worry that it comes across as rude or too direct. Sometimes you will receive negative feedback that is
20 Quintessentially British Words and Expressions
When you arrive in the UK or speak with British friends you might be surprised by some of the vocabulary and phrases that you hear. British English is full of unique phrases and unless you grew up in the
Explaining Your Process with Clarity
We all know how important it is to have clear communication. But how can we communicate our process and ideas without a communication breakdown? Communication breakdowns can happen for a number of reasons but one of the most common
