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Lindsay McMahon and Gabby Wallace, Advanced Conversation English Teachers for Professionals and University Students

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Business English 301: Have an Idea in a Meeting? How...

2024/08/30

Do you have trouble speaking up in meetings? You have excellent ideas but may hesitate to share them. Listen in today for tips and vocabulary to easily share your thoughts confidently at work. Speak up and be heard Lindsay asks Aubrey if she tends to... Read MoreThe post Business English 301: Have an Idea in a Meeting? How to Speak Up! appeared first on .

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Business English 300: Don’t be Startled by Business...

2024/08/27

When was that last time you were startled? There are many similar words in English, such as shocked and scared, that have slightly different meanings. Do you know which you can use at work? Listen in on today’s episode to learn how to use phrases... Read More The post Business English 300: Don’t be Startled by Business English Vocabulary appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1411: Figure Out This 8+ Vocabulary

2024/08/27

Are you hoping to score 8+ on IELTS? You can’t do it without impressive, high-scoring vocabulary! Today we’ll share phrases that will boost your Speaking and Writing vocabulary scores. We’ll also help you figure out how to use these on test day! What is band... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1411: Figure Out This 8+ Vocabulary appeared first on .

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Business English 298: A Sure-fire Way to Deliver a...

2024/08/23

You have impressive ideas to propose at work. Unfortunately, your confidence may be keeping you from proposing these ideas! This can be due to confidence in your ideas or in your language skills. We want you to have the vocabulary to confidently share your ideas... Read MoreThe post Business English 298: A Sure-fire Way to Deliver a Strong Proposal to Your Manager appeared first on .

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Business English 297: Which Idioms Can You Use at Work?

2024/08/20

You should use idioms at work to sound native and natural. Idioms aren’t just for daily conversations. They’re also a great way to connect with coworkers. Listen in today to find out how to use idioms to connect at work. Stress at work Aubrey asks... Read More The post Business English 297: Which Idioms Can You Use at Work? appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1409: 5 Linking Phrases We ONLY Use on...

2024/08/20

Many linking phrases are not used in daily conversations. They may be too formal or too uncommon. IELTS Speaking requires you to use a variety of linking phrases. You need a variety of both formal and informal phrases. Because of this, some of these less... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1409: 5 Linking Phrases We ONLY Use on IELTS appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1405: This Vocabulary is Dressed to Kill!

2024/08/06

Appearance comes up often on IELTS Speaking. Your question may be about this directly or it can be used to add extra detail. You may need to describe your own or someone else’s appearance. It’s vital that you’re ready with high-scoring vocabulary. Today you’ll learn... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1405: This Vocabulary is Dressed to Kill! appeared first on .

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Business English 291: 4 Ways to Declare Your...

2024/08/06

Are you having trouble prioritizing tasks and projects at work? You must be able to set boundaries and organize your priorities at work. It is also vital that you are clear about these with colleagues. Learn how to do this in today’s episode! Big plans... Read MoreThe post Business English 291: 4 Ways to Declare Your Priorities at Work appeared first on .

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AEE 2246: Silly Suffixes Part 1: Don’t Let -ion Throw...

2024/08/05

When it comes to suffixes, do you look for patterns? Unfortunately, you must also look for exceptions! This is because suffixes often break English grammar patterns. Today, find out which verbs don’t follow the pattern with the -ion suffix in English. Conversation Aubrey asks Lindsay... Read More The post AEE 2246: Silly Suffixes Part 1: Don’t Let -ion Throw You Off appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1404: Band 9 Part 3 Answers About Decisions

2024/08/02

IELTS Part 3 is the most difficult section of the Speaking exam. The topics are more serious about issues affecting society as a whole. In order to score highly, there are several things to consider. Today you’ll learn about each of these and hear band... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1404: Band 9 Part 3 Answers About Decisions appeared first on .

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AEE 2244: Summer Olympics 2024 Part 2: The Controversy

2024/07/31

Are you watching the 2024 summer Olympics? There are controversial topics that come up often when it comes to the Olympics. It might be politics, economics, or challenges faced by athletes. Listen in today to find out about these interesting conversation topics. Olympic conversations Aubrey... Read More The post AEE 2244: Summer Olympics 2024 Part 2: The Controversy appeared first on .

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Business English 288: Who Should You Greet When...

2024/07/30

Do you greet your coworkers when you arrive at work? If you work at a big company, how do you decide who to greet? This is likely very cultural! It also depends on your relationships and the company size. Today you’ll learn who you should... Read More The post Business English 288: Who Should You Greet When Arriving at Work? appeared first on .

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Business English 286: Any Caveats, Stipulations, or...

2024/07/25

We all hit stumbling blocks at work. This may be a policy, a project or the actions of a coworker. It can be hard to express yourself about limitations or roadblocks at work. Listen to today’s episode and learn how you can articulate concerns about... Read MoreThe post Business English 286: Any Caveats, Stipulations, or Limitations with your English? appeared first on .

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Business English 285: Why Time Matters in American...

2024/07/23

Do you value your time in the workplace? Are you also able to show coworkers that you respect their time? This is can either make or break connections at work. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to talk about time in the business world.... Read More The post Business English 285: Why Time Matters in American Business Culture appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1401: How to “Extract” More Band 9...

2024/07/23

To boost IELTS Speaking scores, you need less common vocabulary. Today we answer a listener’s question about the verbs elicit and arouse. We’ll share how to use these on IELTS with synonyms. Practice using these to boost both Speaking and Writing scores. Today’s question We... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1401: How to “Extract” More Band 9 Vocabulary appeared first on .

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AEE 2236: Lighten Up! How to De-escalate in English

2024/07/17

Do you have any friends that get upset easily? It’s tricky because what you say could cause someone to become more upset. In today’s episode, you’ll get five key phrases to calm someone down in English. We’ll share which phrases could make the situation worse.... Read MoreThe post AEE 2236: Lighten Up! How to De-escalate in English appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1399: Did I Go Off-Topic in My IELTS Essay?

2024/07/16

On the IELTS Writing exam, it’s vital that you stay on topic. What happens if you go off-topic? Today you’ll learn how this affects your Task Response score. We’ll also share a brainstorm for a difficult IELTS Task 2 essay. Today’s question Hi, just came... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1399: Did I Go Off-Topic in My IELTS Essay? appeared first on .

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Business English 282: That is to Say, This is Great...

2024/07/16

Have you ever been in a situation at work where you had to clarify what you said? This happens all the time at work! It’s vital that your message is understood, and if not you may need to clarify! Listen to today’s episode and learn... Read More The post Business English 282: That is to Say, This is Great Business English Vocabulary appeared first on .

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BE 278: One Hundred Percent! How to Agree in Business...

2024/07/07

How can you say you agree with something in a work discussion? The phrase you use may send a different message than you intend! Listen in today and get the vocabulary to share that you are aligned with a work colleague. Do you agree? Aubrey... Read MoreThe post BE 278: One Hundred Percent! How to Agree in Business English appeared first on .

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BE 276: Changing Jobs? How to Announce Your Resignation

2024/07/03

Are you thinking about changing jobs? You may be unsure how and when to announce you are leaving. It’s vital to this without damaging relationships. You want to leave on good terms and not burn bridges. Listen to today to learn how you can submit... Read More The post BE 276: Changing Jobs? How to Announce Your Resignation appeared first on .

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