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

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AEE 2460: 3 Phrases to Compare Cultures with Michael...

2025/08/13

One of the best ways to connect in English is sharing about our cultures. Today, Lindsay has a special guest who will share three ways to do this. You’ll learn phrases to use when connecting about culture. Listen in as they compare Japanese and American... Read MoreThe post AEE 2460: 3 Phrases to Compare Cultures with Michael from Happy English appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1511: Time-Saving Tips for...

2025/08/12

Do you highlight text in books? If so, do you underline words or use a marker? Have you purchased books that have been highlighted? When it comes to computer-delivered IELTS exams, should you use the highlight function? Today we answer this question as well as... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1511: Time-Saving Tips for Computer-Based IELTS appeared first on .

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Business English 445: High Overhead? How to Talk Like...

2025/08/07

Are you an entrepreneur? Whether you own a business now or might one day, you need today’s phrases! Listen in to learn important business terms used often by business owners. Use this vocabulary to communicate more confidently with clients, partners, and investors. Do you have... Read More The post Business English 445: High Overhead? How to Talk Like a Business Owner appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1505: 3 Tips to Learn Vocabulary for IELTS

2025/07/24

Are you struggling with learning high-scoring vocabulary for IELTS? You’re not alone! Today we answer a listener question about learning vocabulary for the exam. Listen in for strategies you can use so that you are ready on test day! Today’s question I took the IELTS... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1505: 3 Tips to Learn Vocabulary for IELTS appeared first on .

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Business English 441: How to Buy Time to Make...

2025/07/24

When handling a big project, do you often need to buy time? You might need time to ensure you’re making the right decision. Today Aubrey and Michelle share phrases that will help decrease the pressure you feel when making decisions. Decisions at work Michelle asks... Read More The post Business English 441: How to Buy Time to Make Decisions at Work appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1503: 3 Reading Strategies Every IELTS...

2025/07/15

Have you ever taken a test that you didn’t have time to complete? This is a struggle every IELTS student faces on the Reading exam. The time for this test is extremely limited. You need strategies in order to get the score you need! Today... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1503: 3 Reading Strategies Every IELTS Student Needs appeared first on .

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AEE 2442: Avoid the Wall of Formality With This...

2025/07/14

You have more flexibility with future tense grammar than you realize! When you ask someone about their upcoming plans, you have at least three tenses to choose from. Listen in today as Lindsay and Aubrey break down these options. They’ll show you what this grammar... Read More The post AEE 2442: Avoid the Wall of Formality With This Future Grammar appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1502: Why Your IELTS Speaking and...

2025/07/11

Have you ever gotten a score on an exam that was much lower than you expected? You don’t want this to happen when you take IELTS! Today you’ll find out why students score band 5 on IELTS Speaking and Writing. You’ll learn how to move... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1502: Why Your IELTS Speaking and Writing Scores Are Low appeared first on .

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Business English 436: Double Up Versus Double Down

2025/07/10

Do you know what ‘double down’ means? Listen in and learn an English expression you can use in the business setting. Lindsay and Michelle talk about how you can make your vocabulary more interesting. This will also help you connect better in English. Do you... Read More The post Business English 436: Double Up Versus Double Down appeared first on .

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Business English 426: How to Divvy Up Tasks at Work...

2025/07/05

Do you usually have to delegate or assign tasks or projects at work? Listen in today as Lindsay and Aubrey share with you different ways to divvy up tasks at work without sounding bossy. Are you bossy at work? Aubrey asks Lindsay to imagine she’s... Read More The post Business English 426: How to Divvy Up Tasks at Work Without Sounding Bossy appeared first on .

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Business English 432: Is This Grammar Useful? We...

2025/07/01

Are you sometimes confused on how to use the word “so?” It has multiple uses and meanings in English! Listen to today’s episode and learn how to use this word to sound more like a native English speaker. So, do you know how to use... Read More The post Business English 432: Is This Grammar Useful? We Think So! appeared first on .

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Business English 429: Not On My Watch! How to Show...

2025/06/24

Are you good at showing colleagues you care? This may be more difficult in English than in your first language. Listen in today and learn a new expression that shows you care about your coworkers. Watches and work Michelle asks Lindsay if she wears a... Read More The post Business English 429: Not On My Watch! How to Show You Care as a Leader in English appeared first on .

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Business English 422: Complex Grammar Templates for...

2025/06/13

Do you use complex grammar structures to make a conversation interesting? Are you stuck using simple sentences and ideas? Listen in today as Lindsay and Aubrey share with you complex grammar templates. These will give you impressive ways to communicate in English in the workplace.... Read MoreThe post Business English 422: Complex Grammar Templates for Impressive Business Comparisons appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1493: Mistakes You Make With “High” and...

2025/06/10

Today you’ll learn about a common student error. This may seem minor, but can affect IELTS scores. IELTS Writing and Speaking exams might both require these. We’ll help you know when to use “high” and “tall” to avoid this mistake. You’ll also get examples of... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1493: Mistakes You Make With “High” and “Tall” appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1491: Time Transition Phrases for IELTS 7+

2025/06/06

Do you know how to score highly for Fluency and Coherence on IELTS Speaking? It’s not just about showing fluency and avoiding pauses. You must use linking phrases to transition between ideas. Today you’ll learn phrases to do this for time. Time on Speaking Part... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1491: Time Transition Phrases for IELTS 7+ appeared first on .

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Business English 420: Don’t Miss the Mark on Business...

2025/06/05

Have you ever been way off base about something? It is a common error to make assumptions that are wrong. We don’t want you to be off base when it comes to business English! Listen in today and learn phrases and expressions to use when... Read More The post Business English 420: Don’t Miss the Mark on Business Relationships appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1489: Band 9 Vocabulary for Medical Visits

2025/06/03

When’s the last time you visited a doctor? Questions about medical visits come up often on IELTS Speaking. You may also need to write about medical care on the writing exam. Be ready with today’s vocabulary and sample answers! IELTS Speaking questions about doctor visits... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1489: Band 9 Vocabulary for Medical Visits appeared first on .

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Business English 418: How to Make Business English a...

2025/06/03

Do you think business English is a cinch? A great connection skill is discussing how easy or difficult tasks are. Listen in today to learn useful expressions to talk about the difficulty level of tasks at work. A cinch Aubrey asks Lindsay if there is... Read More The post Business English 418: How to Make Business English a Cinch appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1487: Idioms the Examiner Dreams Of

2025/05/20

Many idioms in English contain the word “dream.” These can boost IELTS Speaking scores. You need idiomatic language to score band 7 or higher. The Examiner is looking for a variety of vocabulary, and idioms help satisfy this requirement. Practice using today’s idioms in practice... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1487: Idioms the Examiner Dreams Of appeared first on .

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Business English 412: Are Your Business Goals Ambitious?

2025/05/15

Do you prefer to make lofty goals or short-term goals? Listen in to today’s episode and learn if you’re using the wrong terms to refer to someone’s goals and breaking the connection. Lindsay and Aubrey also share a few ways you can properly talk about... Read MoreThe post Business English 412: Are Your Business Goals Ambitious? appeared first on .

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