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

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IELTS Energy 1474: IELTS 5-Month Study Plan

2025/04/05

How much time do you have to prepare for IELTS? Depending on your level, you might need 30 days or several months. Today we answer a question about how to prepare in 5 months. You can do a lot to be ready in 5 months... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1474: IELTS 5-Month Study Plan appeared first on .

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Business English 393: Aim High With These Flat Adverb...

2025/04/05

Are you familiar with flat adverbs? Many common expressions contain these. Native English speakers use them constantly but might not know what grammar experts call them. Today you’ll learn how and when to use flat adverbs. Play fair Lindsay asks Aubrey if she knows anyone... Read More The post Business English 393: Aim High With These Flat Adverb Grammar Tips appeared first on .

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Business English 390: Get a Feel for These English...

2025/04/02

Have you ever heard of the expression “get a feel for something?” This vocabulary is useful at work and in everyday life. Listen to today’s episode and learn new vocabulary you can use in the office. What are you learning? Michelle asks Lindsay about the... Read More The post Business English 390: Get a Feel for These English Expressions appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1472: How to Describe an Opinion on...

2025/03/28

You know your opinion is required on IELTS Writing Task 2. Did you know you may also need to share it on the Speaking exam? Today you’ll learn how to share your opinion on IELTS Speaking Part 2. We’ll provide strategies, vocabulary and sample answers.... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1472: How to Describe an Opinion on IELTS Speaking Part 2 appeared first on .

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AEE 2374: Past Progressive Grammar for English...

2025/03/26

What is your main challenge with speaking English fluently? A key sign of a fluent speaker is being able to express your complex thoughts using correct grammar. Listen in today as Lindsay and Aubrey share tips on using the past progressive correctly in English. What... Read More The post AEE 2374: Past Progressive Grammar for English Interruptions appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1470: Friendly Fights for IELTS Speaking...

2025/03/21

What do you usually argue about with your friends? There’s a good chance you’ll need to talk about fights on IELTS. These could be major disagreements or minor squabbles. Be ready with today’s high-scoring vocabulary and sample answers. #1: See eye to eye This idiom... Read MoreThe post IELTS Energy 1470: Friendly Fights for IELTS Speaking and Writing appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1467: Fess Up for Higher IELTS Speaking...

2025/03/12

You may need to talk about lying on IELTS. IELTS Speaking questions might require you to admit a time you lied. Part 3 could ask you questions about how dishonesty affects a society. Be ready with today’s topic-specific vocabulary and sample answers. Synonyms for lying... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1467: Fess Up for Higher IELTS Speaking Scores appeared first on .

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Business English 384: One Phrase to Change the Game...

2025/03/12

Do you have a favorite English phrase you use in the workplace? Your English vocabulary can determine how successful you are at work. Listen in to today’s episode as Lindsay and Michelle talk about different phrases you can use to talk about moving to the... Read More The post Business English 384: One Phrase to Change the Game in English appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1466: When to Use Slang on IELTS Speaking

2025/03/07

You must learn English slang for the IELTS Speaking exam! This is the best way to satisfy the requirement of using a variety of vocabulary. Idioms, phrasal verbs and slang must all be used! Today we share the 3 easiest ways to add slang to... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1466: When to Use Slang on IELTS Speaking appeared first on .

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Business English 380: Accidents Happen! How to Say...

2025/03/02

Have you ever made a mistake at work and didn’t know what to say? Listen in today as Lindsay and Michelle answer a listener’s question about this. You’ll learn phrases you can use to say you made a mistake at work. By accident Michelle asks... Read MoreThe post Business English 380: Accidents Happen! How to Say You Made a Mistake at Work appeared first on .

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IELTS Energy 1462: How to Avoid Band 4 on IELTS Speaking

2025/02/26

You are likely aiming to score 7+ on IELTS. Unfortunately, you could get a band 4 on some scores. This is mostly likely to happen if you don’t understand the scoring system. Today we’ll answer a student question about the scoring system. This will help... Read More The post IELTS Energy 1462: How to Avoid Band 4 on IELTS Speaking appeared first on .

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Business English 377: How to Get a Genuine Response...

2025/02/24

How can you get a genuine response to your emails? Listen in today to learn how to put together a good email. This will help you be clear so you don’t sound robotic. Email exchange Lindsay asks Aubrey if she has a specific technique she... Read More The post Business English 377: How to Get a Genuine Response to Your Email in 2025 appeared first on .

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Business English 372: Computer Vocabulary You Should...

2025/02/14

Do you often talk about computers in your workplace conversations? Whether about troubleshooting or technology, this comes up a lot at work. Listen in today as Lindsay and Michelle share different expressions you may hear in the workplace and what they means. Talking about computers... Read MoreThe post Business English 372: Computer Vocabulary You Should Know in Your Sleep appeared first on .

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Business English 363: Shall We? How to Talk About...

2025/01/25

Are you looking for other ways to say you’re leaving in English? Tune in today as Lindsay and Aubrey share additional words and phrases for leaving. You can use at work to say you’re heading home or leaving for the day. Where are you going?... Read MoreThe post Business English 363: Shall We? How to Talk About Leaving in Business English appeared first on .

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Business English 359: Should You Call a Business...

2025/01/13

Do you know anyone who is a piece of work? Listen in on today’s episode and learn vocabulary that may break connections at work. Lindsay and Aubrey talk about different words that are offensive and should be avoided. They share alternatives to remain professional. What... Read MoreThe post Business English 359: Should You Call a Business Colleague a Piece of Work? appeared first on .

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Business English 357: How to Use “Otherwise” in...

2025/01/07

Have you ever been somewhere that was otherwise excellent except for one thing? In today’s episode, Lindsay and Aubrey talk about the word ‘otherwise.’ You’ll learn how you can share that an experience was good overall except for one specific detail. Listen in and learn... Read MoreThe post Business English 357: How to Use “Otherwise” in Business English appeared first on .

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Business English 354: Take On Your Workday with this...

2024/12/31

Are you ready for more responsibility at work? If so, you need ways to say this in English! Listen in today to learn about the phrasal verb ‘take on’. We’ll show you how to use it in different situations in the business world. Ready to... Read More The post Business English 354: Take On Your Workday with this English Phrasal Verb appeared first on .

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Business English 352: How to Give Credit for New...

2024/12/26

Are you lacking the vocabulary to give credit to a colleague at work? You may need to congratulate them on a presentation or a job well done. Listen in to learn how you can commend your co-worker on a good contribution to a project. Good... Read More The post Business English 352: How to Give Credit for New Ideas at Work appeared first on .

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Business English 350: How to Ask for Brevity in English

2024/12/24

Do you ever feel like someone is beating around the bush? It may seem like they are taking too long to say something. This can happen in business or your personal life. Today, Lindsay and Michelle answer a great question about brevity. Let’s be brief... Read More The post Business English 350: How to Ask for Brevity in English appeared first on .

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Business English 347: Not Allowed to Answer? What to...

2024/12/15

What can you say if someone asks about something and you’re not allowed to answer? You may be in this situation if you are in a leadership position. Listen in today to learn several phrases you can use as a response when you’re not allowed... Read MoreThe post Business English 347: Not Allowed to Answer? What to Say in English appeared first on .

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