by Lori Nagel | Oct 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
The Importance of Clear Communication and Maintaining Respect Misunderstandings are a natural part of communication, especially when you’re speaking in a second language or working with people from different cultural backgrounds. We’ve all been there—when someone...
by Lori Nagel | Sep 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
Small Daily Steps Can Lead to Big Pronunciation Gains Improving your pronunciation doesn’t have to take hours of practice. In fact, dedicating just 5 minutes a day to focused pronunciation exercises can make a significant difference over time. If you’re an immigrant...
by Lori Nagel | Aug 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
Keeping pace It’s a common challenge: your colleagues are talking quickly, and you’re struggling to keep up. Whether it’s during a meeting or casual conversation, it can feel overwhelming when everyone around you is speaking faster than you can process. If English...
by Lori Nagel | Jul 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
Conversations Starting conversations at work can be especially challenging if English isn’t your first language. You may feel nervous about making mistakes, not finding the right words, or worrying about how others will perceive you. Whether you’re new to the...
by Lori Nagel | Jun 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
Feeling Rushed Have you ever felt like you’re rushing to speak during a work call, only to find yourself stumbling over your words? Whether you’re in a meeting, presenting a project, or answering a question, it can be easy to lose your composure when you’re...
by Lori Nagel | May 8, 2025 | Business English, Speaking English Confidently
Repeating Yourself Can Be Frustrating Have you ever noticed that people ask you to repeat yourself more often than you’d like? Whether it’s during a meeting, a phone call, or even a casual conversation, being asked to say something again can be frustrating. It may...
