Breakout Business English - Improve your vocabulary and confidence using English at work.

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Breakout Business English is all about improving your confidence, vocabulary, grammar and fluency in Business English. If you're not a native English speaker and you use English as a 2nd language to communicate at work then this podcast is definitely for you! You’ll find tips, strategies, and tools to grow your professional communication skills, as well as vocabulary episodes aimed at giving you new, advanced, professional vocabulary around workplace themes. We explore how you can express yourself better and build better professional relationships with your colleagues, customers, and clients. If you’re interested in becoming a better professional tomorrow than you are today, then you're in the right place and I'm excited to have you on the team. Let's get started!

  1. 3d ago

    How to find the right words to express yourself | Professional communication class

    Send us Fan Mail If you can’t find the words to express yourself, or you know what you want to say, but not how to say it, then today’s podcast might help. We’re exploring a three stage framework that you can apply to those situations when you need to speak English in high pressure situations, but you can sound as native or natural as you do in your first language. If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  - Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com - Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session The rule of threes: https://youtu.be/RqsnH0k7Kb4 How Steve Jobs uses the rule of threes: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=5Kgir5naGGYA6TXR Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, DET or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    22 min
  2. May 27

    SCQA Storytelling and problem solving framework | Business Communication lesson

    Send us Fan Mail The SCQA framework is the topic of todays podcast, continuing our series on speaking frameworks. If you need to solve problems at work and present your solutions to your colleagues then the SCQA framework might be a great structure for you. This speaking framework was created at McKinsey consultants and if you use English at work to communicate with your clients, colleagues, and customers, then you might find it useful. If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  - Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com - Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, DET or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    25 min
  3. May 21

    The STAR framework for JOB INTERVIEWS | Business English class

    Send us Fan Mail Our communication frameworks series continues with the STAR model. If you've got an English language job interview and you're not a native speaker then this framework can help you to tell stories and communicate your experience in an effective way that gets you hired. If you want to sound more natural and native when speaking English the using frameworks like STAR can stop you worrying about how you speak and let you focus more on what you're saying.  If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  - Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com - Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    28 min
  4. May 13

    How to PERSUADE YOUR COLLEAGUES at work | Business English communication lesson.

    Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about the PEEL framework. This is a structured way to present arguments at work that convince and persuade your colleagues, clients, and customers. Trying to make convincing points can be challenging if it's not your first language. The speaking framework that we're discussing today however can be applied to any language. This podcast gives you a clear way to structure your ideas so that you communicate clearly why someone should come around to your way of thinking. We look at the PEEL framework, and some great, professional Business English vocabulary that you can use when applying the framework. If you want to make suggestions and give opinions clearly at work, when speaking English, then today's podcast will help. For non-native English speakers, communicating clearly can be worrying and you might not have the confidence to offer your ideas in case you're misunderstood. Today we're talking about the PREP framework and how you can use it to make sure that your managers, colleagues, clients, and customers, always understand your ideas and suggestions when you're speaking English at work. I hope you find it useful! If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  - Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com - Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    29 min
  5. May 6

    How to MAKE SUGGESTIONS clearly at work | Business Communication lesson

    Send us Fan Mail If you want to make suggestions and give opinions clearly at work, when speaking English, then today's podcast will help. For non-native English speakers, communicating clearly can be worrying and you might not have the confidence to offer your ideas in case you're misunderstood. Today we're talking about the PREP framework and how you can use it to make sure that your managers, colleagues, clients, and customers, always understand your ideas and suggestions when you're speaking English at work. I hope you find it useful! If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  - Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com - Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    26 min
  6. Apr 29

    How to SPEAK MORE CLEARLY | Business communication class

    Send us Fan Mail If you want to communicate more clearly when speaking in English and ensure that your colleagues understand exactly what you're trying to communicate then the ideas in this podcast should help. This week we're talking about frameworks, specifically how to apply the 321 framework to your spoken English and use it to communicate more effectively at work. We'll also take a look at some useful vocabulary that you can use to help you to communicate with more clarity.  If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  🔗 Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com 🎁 Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #IELTS Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    20 min
  7. Apr 22

    How to ASK BETTER QUESTIONS - Business English lessons

    Send us Fan Mail Asking questions in English is something that we all do, but how good are yours? In this podcast we'll learn how we can ask better questions that our colleagues, clients, and customers will find interesting and engaging. We'll look at some natural and native sounding English vocabulary that we can use to do this, and we'll heard some great examples of question structures that you can use. If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  🔗 Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com 🎁 Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #ielts Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    25 min
  8. Apr 15

    How to BE POLITE in English - Professional English communcation class

    Send us Fan Mail If you want to sound more polite and improve your relationships with your colleagues, clients, and customers, then using things like modal verbs and trying to be less direct can help. This week we look at some ways that you can be more polite when speaking English at work, some professional English vocabulary that can help you with this, and we even have a little English pronunciation lesson in here.  If you speak English at work and want to sound more native and natural when talking to colleagues, customers, or clients, then I hope that the vocabulary, grammar, and communication tips in today's episode will be useful for you.  🔗 Book a one-to-one coaching session with me at breakoutbusinessenglish.com 🎁 Use code PODCAST30 for 30% off your first coaching session Do you want to see what I do? Click here: https://youtu.be/CpkSqdI1JAU?si=YNzbpTQy899L5D9G Also, if you're studying for the IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO or Cambridge English tests and exams then you might find some of the vocabulary in this episode really useful. This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast. Don’t forget that my full time job is helping international professionals who use English at work to improve their communication skills. So, if you need English to do your job but don’t speak it natively then maybe we can work together to help you to achieve your language goals.  👉 Don’t forget to leave a review, and request future topics! 📅 New episodes released every Wednesday 📺 Watch English speaking analysis on the Breakout Business English YouTube channel #businessenglish #englishtips #englishclass #ielts Support the show Book a coaching session with me at: https://www.breakoutbusinessenglish.com

    25 min

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Breakout Business English is all about improving your confidence, vocabulary, grammar and fluency in Business English. If you're not a native English speaker and you use English as a 2nd language to communicate at work then this podcast is definitely for you! You’ll find tips, strategies, and tools to grow your professional communication skills, as well as vocabulary episodes aimed at giving you new, advanced, professional vocabulary around workplace themes. We explore how you can express yourself better and build better professional relationships with your colleagues, customers, and clients. If you’re interested in becoming a better professional tomorrow than you are today, then you're in the right place and I'm excited to have you on the team. Let's get started!

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