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Business English Essentials with Higher English

Have you been trying to communicate more confidently…in English…in a business situation? Is it challenging to find the right words, at the right time? Do you want to improve your fluency, vocabulary, and self-confidence with native-like expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs for business? My name’s Craig…and Welcome To Higher English. I’m a CELTA-qualifed, professional business English trainer with over 24 years of teaching experience. "Higher English" is here to help and guide you every step of

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00:03:09

The Grammar Behind Every Good Data Presentation

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/09/27

One small preposition can completely change what your data means. Part 1 of a 2-part series on the essential words for describing graphs, trends and changes in business English.

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00:03:16

The Real Skill for International English

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/09/19

Most workplace English isn't native-to-native — it's international, and that changes what "good English" actually means. Five practical habits for clearer communication when you're both working in your second language.

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00:04:58

Hearing vs. Listening: The English Skill You've Been...

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/09/12

There's a difference between hearing someone and actually listening to them — and most of us don't notice which one we're doing. This week's video looks at a few natural phrases that signal real listening in English, and why they matter more in business settings than most people realise.

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00:02:42

Stop Starting Your Presentations Like This

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/09/05

Most presentations lose people before the first slide even loads. This episode covers 8 ways to open that keep the room with you from the first line — sharp, practical, no fluff.

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00:01:43

What Colour Sounds Like — The Language Room, Episode 2

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/09/03

What Colour Sounds Like — The Language Room, Episode 2.Colour words in English carry far more than their dictionarymeaning. In this episode we explore ten iconic songs — from Elvis Presley toJimi Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac — and ask what the colour in each title is really telling us.This episode is part of The Language Room — a free monthlyvideo series for curious English learners, available on Substack.Subscribe for free:https://open.substack.com/pub/thelanguageroom

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00:03:19

Is your social media strategy actually working?

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/31

That's the question two colleagues are trying to answer in this week's Higher English lesson.Rather than simply studying a list of vocabulary, you'll hear a realistic workplace conversation about social media marketing and the language professionals use when discussing campaigns and results.A practical way to develop your Business English through realistic workplace communication.

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00:01:29

Numbers. Results. Performance.

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/22

How do you talk about quantities and results naturally in English?It's not always as straightforward as it looks.When you're discussing things like performance, activity and results, the language you use depends on what exactly you're talking about.This week's Higher English lesson explores that problem through social media marketing, giving you practical language you can use when discussing results at work.

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00:01:39

Want your Business English to sound more natural?

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/16

Knowing the vocabulary doesn't necessarily mean you can use it naturally.One of the secrets of fluent English is knowing which words naturally belong together.That's where collocations come in.This week's Higher English lesson focuses on useful collocations for talking about social media marketing, giving you practical language you can use in professional conversations.

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00:02:37

What Are Phrasal Verbs? | Business English Focus

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/08

Why can you know the words but still not understand what someone means?Phrasal verbs are often part of the problem.They're a huge part of everyday spoken English, including the English you hear at work — but they're not always as easy to understand or use as they look.In this Higher English lesson, we take a practical look at phrasal verbs and how you can use them more naturally in a business context.No endless vocabulary lists. Just useful English you can take into your next

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00:01:42

Introducing The Language Room — A New Free Monthly...

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/05

Welcome to The Language Room — a free monthly video seriesfor curious English learners.Each month I explore English from a different angle.Sometimes through music. Sometimes through culture. Sometimes through thefascinating stories behind the language we use every day.This introduction tells you exactly what The Language Roomis, what you'll get as a subscriber, and why I built it.The full series — including exclusive videos, companionworkbooks, and curated playlists — is available completely

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00:02:51

What Are Phrasal Verbs? | Business English Focus

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/08/01

There are some parts of English that simply don't behave the way you expect.Phrasal verbs are a perfect example.You can know the verb. You can know the small word that follows it. And yet the meaning of the expression can still be unclear.They're also a huge part of everyday spoken English, including the English used in professional situations.In this Higher English lesson, we look at why phrasal verbs can be so confusing, what makes them different from ordinary verb combinations, and why

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00:03:20

What Are Idioms? (And How Should Professionals Use...

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/07/24

Idioms are everywhere in English.From meetings and presentations to everyday conversations, native speakers use them constantly—often without even noticing.In this episode, we explore what idioms really are, why they can be confusing, and how professionals can use them naturally and appropriately in the workplace.

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00:04:14

Narrative Tenses for Business English

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/07/18

Explaining what happened isn't always easy—especially in English.In this episode, we explore narrative tenses and show how they help professionals explain meetings, projects, unexpected changes, and workplace situations more clearly.Whether you're preparing for presentations or simply want to sound more confident at work, this episode will help you tell clearer, more natural stories.

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00:02:41

Sound More Natural in English Using Football Expressions

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/07/12

Football has influenced English far beyond the pitch.In this episode, you'll learn six common football expressions that native speakers regularly use in business and everyday conversations.Perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural and confident.

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00:03:16

What Football Teaches You About Communication at Work

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/07/05

Football isn't just about scoring goals.Every match is a lesson in teamwork, leadership, communication, and decision-making under pressure.In this episode, we explore five practical communication lessons from the football pitch that can help you become a better professional communicator at work.

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00:01:53

Say It Early (Gilbert's Law)

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/06/28

A surprising number of workplace problems aren't caused by incompetence, poor planning, or bad intentions.They're caused by silence.In this episode, we explore Gilbert's Law: the idea that the biggest problem in organisations is often people's reluctance to discuss problems while they're still small.Learn why people hesitate to speak up, how communication delays create larger issues, and what professionals can do to build a more open workplace culture.

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00:01:42

Sometimes the Smartest Decision Is No Decision

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/06/21

In this episode of Higher English, we explore Falkland's Law—the idea that if a decision doesn't need to be made yet, it may be better not to make it.We'll look at how this principle applies to meetings, leadership, workplace communication, and professional decision-making.You'll also hear practical Business English language and discourse markers that help native speakers discuss uncertainty, risk, and future actions naturally.Perfect for:Business English learnersInternational

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00:01:54

Don't Overcomplicate: What Occam's Razor Can Teach Us...

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/06/14

Most workplace problems aren't as complicated as they first appear.However, the language we use often makes them feel more complicated than they really are.This is where Occam's Razor can help.Occam's Razor is a simple principle:The simplest explanation or solution is usually the best one.In professional environments, people often add unnecessary complexity to discussions, reports, meetings, and problem-solving processes.The result?Confusion, delays, and misunderstandings.In this

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00:01:54

Clarity Solves Problems (Kidlin's Law)

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/06/07

Why do some people seem to solve difficult problems more quickly than others?One possible answer is clarity.In this episode of Higher English, we explore Kidlin's Law—the idea that if you can clearly define a problem, you're already halfway to solving it.We'll also look at the natural language patterns and discourse markers that help native speakers organise ideas and communicate more effectively.Perfect for:Business English learnersInternational professionalsLeaders and managersAnyone

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00:04:14

How Native Speakers Sound More Natural Without Thinking

Business English Essentials with Higher English ·

2026/05/31

Why do native speakers sound so natural in English?Very often, it’s because of the small words they use between ideas.In this episode of Higher English, we explore discourse markers — the tiny words and phrases that make spoken English sound smoother, softer, more connected, and more natural.Perfect for:Business English learnersInternational professionalsIntermediate and advanced learnersAnyone who wants more natural spoken English

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