/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In this guide, I’ll share some of the key strategies I use with my clients to help them build a stronger, more professional vocabulary. Developing the skill to grow your vocabulary helps you express yourself clearly and confidently, sound more fluent, and adapt your language to suit different audiences—whether formal, informal, academic, or casual. It […]
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4 Proven Tricks to Sound More Polite When Speaking English
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In this article, you’ll discover how to speak more politely in English using four practical strategies. These aren’t overly complex grammar rules or academic theories. Instead, they’re simple, real-world communication tools you can start using right away, especially useful if you’re a non-native English-speaking professional who uses English for meetings and casual conversations at work. […]
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4 Proven Strategies to Get Better at Small Talk
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
Today, I’ll guide you through the process of making small talk feel more natural and comfortable. Getting better at it will also strengthen your ability to build genuine rapport, an essential skill for leadership, networking, and meaningful relationships. There is a misconception about small talk being pointless or a waste of time. But mastering casual […]
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5 Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Business Vocabulary
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In this guide, I’ll share some of the key strategies I use with my clients to help them build a stronger, more professional vocabulary. Developing the skill to grow your vocabulary helps you express yourself clearly and confidently, sound more fluent, and adapt your language to suit different audiences—whether formal, informal, academic, or casual. It […]
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How to Master Communication Using Just Three Core Principles
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
Last week’s newsletter touched briefly on why non-native speakers should move away from an academic mindset and start embracing a more communicative approach when speaking English at work. So today, I want to delve deeper into what that shift actually looks like in practice. How you can build real-world speaking skills and engage more naturally […]
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How to Master English Fluency as a Non-Native Leader
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
After 10 years of running a language school focused on in-company training and 20+ years of one-to-one coaching, I’ve noticed a pattern. Many managers and leaders rely on methods that slow down their English progress. Today, I’ll break down the approach I use that has enabled hundreds of non-native professionals to fast-track their fluency, communicate […]
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How to Engage Your Audience in English Presentations
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
With over 20 years of experience helping professionals enhance their communication skills in English, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many through their presentations. A recurring challenge I’ve noticed is how to maximize audience engagement. Today, we’ll break down four simple yet powerful techniques to turn your English presentations from disinteresting to compelling. These tips […]
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Is Self-Sabotage Stealing Your English Confidence? Here’s How to Fix It
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
Today, we’ll uncover the concept of ‘self-sabotage’ and show you how it could be quietly affecting your confidence and communication in English at work. When you understand how self-sabotage operates, you can start breaking free from its grip and work toward overcoming your English confidence hurdles. So what is self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is like having one […]
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15 Simple Changes to Sound Smarter in English at Work
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In today’s guide, I’m excited to show you how to elevate your English by replacing everyday words with more professional and polished alternatives. This is important because incorporating these changes into your speech can boost your influence and persuasiveness while helping you sound more dynamic and professional. Fortunately, sounding smarter in English doesn’t require a […]
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Never Stay ‘Blocked’ during a Meeting in English Again
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In this guide, I’m excited to show you how to get past the barrier of speaking English in front of others during business conversations. If you aspire to advance in your company or join a multinational organization, it’s essential to develop the ability to express your ideas in English confidently, even if it feels challenging. […]
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A Proven Way to Negotiate More Confidently in English
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English
In today’s guide, I show you how to enhance your negotiation skills in English by using ‘language functions’ specific to negotiating with ‘native-like’ expressions. For more than twenty years I’ve been helping managers and leaders improve their business English skills and many of my clients need to work on their negotiation abilities at some point. […]
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