Before I start my programmes with my clients, I focus on clarity. Clarity includes understanding exactly what a client wants, needs and why (wants and needs may be very different!). The ‘why’ explores their vision of success for their English communication and what it means for their performance currently and their future career progression. We …
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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’ is that it has many shades of meaning in British English. It is not just a way to apologise, and the meaning can depend on context, the relationship with the …
As the holiday season is fast approaching, I thought I would share my 10 must-know English holiday & travel phrases for this time of year. Whether you are travelling to see family and friends, experience a new place or are going on holiday locally, these expressions should come in handy to boost your vocabulary and …
You sit there and hold your breath. The time ticks on. They have just said something important, but you did not quite understand. It might have been the English phrase they used, the way they said it, you are not used to their accent, the connection or the background noise. But under no circumstances do …
The top 12 professional ways to say you don’t understand in English Read More
I will let you into a little secret. Wednesday 26th May is my birthday so I am going to take a day off & enjoy catching up with some friends & family, now lockdown has started to ease & we can see people again. I often share with you through my blog lots of ideas, …
Imagine your personality is normally like a bright yellow colour, but in your English communication you feel like you show up like the colour of British mid-winter sunshine. How does that feel? Communicating in English can be like you are not able to show your full brightness, or express 100% of your personality. You might …
How to express your full personality in your English communication Read More
I want you to imagine that you pick up a pen & you are writing with your opposite hand to how you usually write. How does that feel to you? What does your writing look like? Does it look like yours? Presenting in English can be like writing with your opposite hand. You may feel …
English phrases for creating impact in your presentations Read More
