Doing Business in English Krisia Justesen

Whether you use an app, take an English course, hire a private teacher, or do it yourself, there are ups and downs in learning English. One thing I've begun to notice is that people tend to blame themselves when they don't reach their goals for English. Then they feel bad for not being able to learn. I say: judge your English learning technique by how much your English improves. Stop blaming yourself and feeling guilty. Figure out what you need, and find what works ...

My guest, Julie Frølich, shares her story of improving her business English competence and confidence in a matter of weeks. Julie works in public relations and politics and found herself in a situation where she knew she had to improve her English. Still, she couldn't imagine it was possible - not in a few weeks, and not with the little bit of time she had as a busy working mom! Listen to our conversation as she shares how English Boot Camp and private coaching with me improved he...

You're sitting there in front of a foreign client, and your mind goes blank as you try to remember the right word. You're in a meeting, and you have something to say, but the thought of saying it out loud in English stops you from putting your hand up. You hear yourself speaking English, and the sound of your voice makes you cringe with embarrassment! You stop talking as soon as you can. There's something unique about using English at work, there is much more at stake tha...

What does improving your English have to do with your sex life? In this interview with Kimi Sand, a sexologist and couples therapist, we find out that my job as an English teacher and coach overlaps with her job as a sexologist and couples therapist. She shares how she helps her English-speaking clients feel more comfortable, tips for becoming more confident - in the bedroom and in the boardroom, and much more. This episode has a lot of advice, especially for women, but Kimi is...

If you spend ages writing that business email in English, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about how getting something done is better than trying to make it perfect. It's something I struggle with, and I'm sure you do too.

Subscribe to Doing Business in English, and join the mailing list at https://signup.lightningenglish.com to get extra info and tips and an email every time an episode is published. Sentences are a necessary part of writing and speaking in English. In this episode, I share 6 tips for making better sentences in English. You'll find out (among other things) the basics of building a sentence, what to focus on to make sure your sentences fit your audience, and why you don't want to make ...