Blogs & Articles
Boost your communication and
cultural learning with blogs
and articles
Victoria Rennoldson regularly writes blogs published here and contributes articles for websites, publications and magazines. Read these short, impactful articles with insights, practical ideas, exercises and tools for you to try yourself and with your team.
You might also like watching Victoria’s Wednesday Words videos: short videos on a variety of topics with insights, strategies, ideas and skills from an English coach to support you to become a more confident and culturally-aware communicator.
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Coping with online meeting issues
One of the areas that my clients find challenging is communicating effectively in English when there is no visual element, for example, when on audio-only ...
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What’s my English level?
Before I start my programmes with my clients, I focus on clarity. Clarity includes understanding exactly what somebody wants, needs and why (wants and needs ...
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What does sorry mean in British English
Is ‘sorry’ a word used just as an apology for when you have done something wrong? One of the fascinating things about the word ‘sorry’ ...
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5 habits to boost your English
Do you know how your habits can work for and against you? Earlier this year I learned quite a bit about habits, when I was ...
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Top ways to open your English emails
You open the email, see the first few words, and you immediately stop reading. Why? The greeting sounds cheesy and is probably spam. So, how ...
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British Business Culture: working effectively with British teams
How do you describe your culture at work? If you are working in the UK or regularly working with British teams, how would you describe ...
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Opening English presentations impactfully
How do you feel when you are asked to present or do public speaking in English? Excited? Stressed? Confident? Nervous? Uncomfortable? Blocked? Being able to ...
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My English listening and reading recommendations
When I work with international clients in English communication coaching, I am often asked about how to build learning into everyday life, and what my ...
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Structuring your opinions clearly in meetings
When participating in meetings, I know that my clients, who are speakers of English as a 2nd+ language, want to sound clear, natural and professional ...
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Top English Confidence Hacks
I discovered 18th August is Never Give Up Day, and I love the idea behind this day. It is encouraging us all to focus on ...
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Writing a professional out of office message in English
It is holiday season for many parts of the world and one of the questions I am asked about is how to write a professional ...
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How to maintain your English communication progress when travelling
So we are in the peak holiday period and whether you are off traveling, or have decided to stay more local this year, I hope ...
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Watch Wednesday Words videos
Review your Communication Performance
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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Virtual presence & energy
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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Diplomatic language
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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Why establishing communication goals matters
I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach. Welcome to Wednesday Words, my weekly vlog, with more communication skills and cultural strategies for you to learn. Today, ...
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Writing successful presentations
I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach. Welcome to Wednesday Words – where I bring you communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. You ...
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How to structure your opinions
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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Communication Mistakes
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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What happens in 9 Steps to Communication Confidence
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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Cultural Icebergs
Hello everybody. I’m Victoria Rennoldson, Communication and Culture Coach, and welcome to Wednesday Words with communication and cultural strategies and skills for you to learn. ...
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