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Three English Experts: English Confidence for German Professionals

Rebecca Deacon - Advanced English Fluency | Dave Preston - Business English Communication Skills | Birgit Kasimirski - English Confidence for German Professionals

Ready to take your English to the next level? We’re the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience teaching business English and professional English communication. We help German professionals speak clearer, more confident English with practical, real-world strategies that actually work.Rebecca and Dave bring native British English expertise, while Birgit offers the insider perspective of a native German business English

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Episode 22 - How to choose a good English book

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2024/08/25

In this episode, we discuss great book/reading recommendations, how to find good books, and how to describe books in English.Birgit’s 1st book recommendation: A Walk in the Woods (1:15 - 3:16) by Bill Bryson - describing it as “a humorous and easy-to-read book.”Rebecca’s 1st book recommendation: Holly by Stephen King (5:18 - 8:24) - describing it as “an unputdownable page-turner”Birgit’s & Dave’s (coincidentally) recommendation: The Culture Map (9:42 - 10:58) by Erin Meyer, which

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00:22:46

Episode 21 - How to form Conditionals (If clauses) in...

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2024/08/11

In this episode we discuss:Types of "If" Clauses:Zero Conditional: General truths and habits (e.g., "If it rains, I take an umbrella").First Conditional: Realistic future possibilities (e.g., "If it rains, I will take an umbrella").Second Conditional: Hypothetical or unlikely situations (e.g., "If I won the lottery, I would travel the world").Third Conditional: Past situations that didn’t happen (e.g., "If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam").Common Mistakes and Tips:Avoid

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00:22:39

Episode 20 - How to speak Business English?

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2024/07/28

In this episode we discussWhat business English is.The diverse contexts of business English.Some common grammar issues in business English.Some effective self-introduction techniques.The directness in professional introductions with the so-called “Elevator Pitch”.Some cool business Idioms and quiz Birgit on how well she knows them.A few cultural nuances in professional greetings.Improve your business English skills with Dave: Presenting in English webinar - 12/13 September 2024. Presenting

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00:20:18

Episode 19 - How to stay motivated

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2024/07/14

In this episode, we discussthe importance of motivation in language learningsustaining motivationcelebrating small successesunderstanding the comfort, stretch, and panic zonesmanaging external pressures and setting realistic goalsaddressing panic and fear in language learningshifting perspective from obligation to opportunityimportance of a calm and positive learning environmentshifting perspective and self-compassionbalancing expectations and realitiessocial pressure and authenticityDave's

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00:16:08

Episode 18 - How to avoid false friends in English

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2024/06/30

In this episode, we discussed ‘German’ false friends. These are German words that sound like English words but usually have a completely different meaning.This time, the show notes are a little different. We will list the false friends with time stamps. Can you guess the mistakes, and do you know the correct English words?Rezept (0.50)Rate (3.24)Notiz (machen) (4.15)Old Timer (5.44)Kredit (7.36)Ich will (8.05)Chef (9.57)Rentable (11.25)Aktuell (11.44)Falscher Freund (14.02)How did you do

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00:22:42

Episode 17 - How to use future tenses

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2024/06/16

In this episode, we discuss the different uses of the future form in English and compare it with the German language. You will or (You’ll) learn about …the use of present tense for future events in German and the importance of using the future tense in English, often starting with "will."the use of present continuous (e.g., "I am driving to Munich") to discuss fixed future appointments/arrangements and the use of "going to" for plans and predictions based on what you can see (clouds in the

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00:24:12

Episode 16 - How to talk about football in English

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2024/06/02

In this episode,you’ll find out which football teams we support and hear some cool conversations/stories.you’ll get to know what the English word for “Einläufkind” is, why Sheffield Wednesday has its name, and when to use “football” and “soccer” – any guesses already?you’ll learn how different countries, including America, Ireland, and Australia, talk about ‘football/soccer’.you’ll uncover some cultural differences between the English Premier League and the Bundesliga.you’ll get the lowdown

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00:25:21

Episode 15 - How to learn English with ChatGPT

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2024/05/19

In this episode, we talk about:3 Top Uses of ChatGPT.Our practical experiences with ChatGPT in different languages so far.How ChatGPT helps correct mistakes and explains errors in your English.ChatGPT's limitations and potential as we see it.How ChatGPT compares with Deepl and Google Translate as a translating tool.Spotting a ChatGPT-generated text and its drawbacks, especially in recruiting & marketing.How to use ChatGPT for idea generation, vocabulary lists and document & book

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00:21:14

Episode 14 - How important is pronunciation?

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2024/05/05

In this episode, we discusshow natives react to non-native English speakers' accents and pronunciation.pronunciation differences between the North and South in the UK.how feeling yourself in a foreign language is important regardless of accent and pronunciation.the differences in difficulty in picking up, learning and speaking different English accents.tricks and tips on how to stress words in English.finding a role model and practice imitating/parroting how that person speaks.various

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00:20:35

Episode 13 - How to choose a teacher

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2024/04/21

In this episode, we discuss three main questions which you could or should ask before deciding who to work with. Birgit is our guinea pig today and answers the following questions:What is your general approach to training?Do you incorporate the client's materials?How do you assess clients' progress, and how do you provide feedback?From the answers and conversations, we believe you should choose a native or non-native trainer who,is happy to offer you a free get-to-know-you consulting

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00:24:51

Episode 12 - How to write good English emails

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2024/04/07

In this episode, we talk about:copying and pasting phrases and vocabulary from emails from native speakers.tips on how to start a mail.how much small talk should you include in a mail?the ‘sandwich’ and ‘kiss’ methods when it comes to the structure of a mail.What is important when writing your emails?the phrase “looking forward to …” and closing emails.how ChatGPT can help you with mailing.2 examples of a mail written by ChatGPT in different styles (see below)a list of some ‘trendy’ mail

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00:18:49

Episode 11 - How to practice speaking English

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2024/03/24

In this episode, we talk about:The positives of “Parroting” language - reading, listening, learning, and repeating language phrases, especially at the beginning.How to gain confidence in speaking quickly.How learners often feel intimidated or inferior to other German English speakers who have spent (a longer time) in an English-speaking country.The fear of making mistakes.How natives react to mistakes by learners.Places to go to speak English.Places to speak English online:

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00:22:48

Episode 10 - How to avoid typical grammar tense mistakes

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2024/03/10

In this episode, we talk about common mistakes German native speakers make in English and how to correct them:We discuss why speakers often overuse the simple present tense, aka “I am / You do / He likes” etc. Could it be because in German, you can use the present simple tense + time words (today/at the moment/tomorrow)?Remember: we only use this tense to talk about general aspects of life. “Rebecca lives in Frankfurt” (fact) – He/She/it -das ‘s’ muss mit! “We work as English trainers.”

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00:18:38

Episode 9 - How to do a language learning challenge

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2024/02/25

In this episode:We discuss our individual six-week challenges, which we all set at the beginning of January, what we did, how we did it and the positives and negatives as feedback to the challenge.Dave focused on practising listening skills to improve understanding and learn new vocabulary, and he spoke about watching videos on YouTube and also using the app: www.lingopie.comBirgit booked lessons with a language teacher over the www.preply.com platform and discussed how she worked with her

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00:24:23

Episode 8 - Carnival in Germany

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2024/02/11

In this episode we talk about:Birgit’s experience as a Carnival reveller, aka “Jeck” in the Rhineland/Cologne dialect.what happens on the particular days over Carnival – (Weiberfastnacht) Women’s Carnival Day*, Rose/Shrove Monday & Tuesday, Ash Wednesday. *other translations according to the online dictionary https://www.dict.cc/ are “Fat Thursday” and “Thursday before Shrove Tuesday”.Rebecca shares a bit about the history of Carnival.Which carnival cheer to shout in the various places

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00:19:05

Episode 7 - How to learn grammar - The Big 5 Tenses

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2024/01/28

In this episode, we talk about:The importance of grammar in language.Birgit’s book “https://buchshop.bod.de/lean-on-english-grammar-big-5-birgit-kasimirski-9783756889242”, which sheds a practical light on the Big 5 tenses.Here are the BIG 5 and links to the interactive online quizzes. 1. present simple https://wordwall.net/resource/52430602 2. present continuous/progressive https://wordwall.net/resource/52431093 3. simple past https://wordwall.net/resource/52431673 4. present perfect

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00:19:47

Epsisode 6 - How to find good materials

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2024/01/14

In this episode, we talk aboutWhat to think about when you buy a grammar bookWhat you really need to understand vs. not the “whole English grammar”- check out Birgit’s grammar books – ideal for busy professionals. https://birgitkasimirski.de/en/publications-englische-grammatik/How you should try to find materials/media, which you like in German, books vs audiobooks, fiction books vs non-fiction, topic-based materials – choose books/magazines in English on YOUR topics - fashion, football,

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00:17:17

New Year's Episode - Setting goals for 2024

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2023/12/31

In this episode, we talk about:New Year's resolutions and the grammar of ‘goal setting’ for 2024.2023 rewind and the grammar of 'regrets’.How to create new habits by “habit stacking” based on the award-winning books ‘Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg and ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear.10 “habit stacking” ideas to kickstart your English learning in 2024. (see below)Rebecca’s 4-step process for setting goals. Rebecca –

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00:30:04

Christmas Episode - Quiz on English and German...

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2023/12/17

In this episode, we talk about the differences between a British & German Christmas in a quiz format.Rebecca & Dave quiz Birgit about Christmas in Britain. Can she and can you answer these questions?Which vegetables are traditionally served with the British Christmas dinner?When do British people open Christmas presents?How many reindeer does Santa have and what are their names?What happens at 3pm on Christmas day?Birgit challenges Rebecca and Dave with some really tough questions

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00:20:29

Episode 3 - How to learn vocabulary

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2023/12/05

In this episode, we talk about:· Quizlet app vs. physical vocabulary notebooks· False fluency· Interval learning· Recall vs repetition· Use your senses· Vary your learning environment· ‘Sticky Vocabulary’· Be selective· Play taboo· Be CURIOUSChristmas Special Episode coming on December 18th

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