/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking
Have you ever stopped to listen to your spoken English and evaluated the words and expressions you use on a daily basis? Words are extremely powerful. Depending on the words you use, others can perceive you as strong or weak, certain or uncertain, trustworthy or untrustworthy, confident or unconfident… One thing is feeling confident speaking […]
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Improve English Listening (Step-By-Step Guide)
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, English Meetings, Listening
English listening is often the most challenging of the four skills (which include reading, writing, speaking and listening) for learners to develop. It can be quite frustrating when you are involved in a conversation with somebody only for you to notice that you are not understanding everything that person is saying. This can affect confidence […]
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How to Increase Your English Vocabulary Specific to Your Needs
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking, Vocabulary
Knowing how to improve English vocabulary relevant to your English needs is one of the most important skills you can learn if you want to become fluent in English. When you have an extensive vocabulary repertoire, you are able to express your opinions clearer and in more detail, you feel and sound more confident, you […]
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How to Prepare an Impactful Business Presentation in 8 Steps
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, English Presentations, Speaking
For non-native speakers, giving a business presentation in English can be a scary experience, especially if you don’t do it often or feel insecure about speaking English in front of others. Over the years, I have helped a range of professionals prepare for business presentations, as well as training teachers to prepare their students for […]
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5 Phrases to Avoid for Confident Spoken English
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, Speaking
Have you ever stopped to listen to your spoken English and evaluated the words and expressions you use on a daily basis? Words are extremely powerful. Depending on the words you use, others can perceive you as strong or weak, certain or uncertain, trustworthy or untrustworthy, confident or unconfident… One thing is feeling confident speaking […]
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How to Achieve Your English Learning Goals
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence, English Meetings, English Presentations, Vocabulary
It’s that time of the year again… another year has gone by, and the beginning of a new one is getting ready to kick off. You have probably started to reflect on what you achieved last year, and are now setting goals (or resolutions). Among them, English learning goals. And if you’re like me, you […]
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5 Ways to Measure Your Confidence Speaking English at Work
/ by Steven Hobson / Business English, Confidence
“I feel fine communicating in English when I go on vacations, but I don;t have confidence speaking English in front of my colleagues in work meetings.” Does this sound familiar to you? I hear this frequently when I first meet my students and ask them what their main difficulties are regarding speaking English in the […]
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