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Get Inspired and Make an Impact With Your Unique Voice
ProEnglish Blog
Get Inspired and Make an Impact With Your Unique Voice.
Inspirational Advice To Help You Gain Confidence And Clarity With Your English
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VOCABULARY SPECIAL: how to respond to 3 everyday work situations in English like a pro
Improving your business English vocabulary is essential. But it’s also important to use the most appropriate words and phrases without repeating the same old boring ones over and over again. Discover how you can up your game & respond to 3 everyday work situations in English like a pro.
3 things you must stop doing TODAY if you want to improve your business English
Improving your business English is not only about creating new healthy habits but also about quitting bad ones. Discover 3 things you must stop doing TODAY if you want to start speaking English naturally and confidently at work.
5 ways to improve your team’s business English (and 3 mistakes to avoid at all costs)
Investing in your team’s business English skills (soft and hard) can be a game-changer. Investing in both will make sure your team will communicate effectively and get their message across, no matter the circumstance or situation. Discover how to help your team improve their business English and which 3 mistakes to avoid at all costs.
Case Study: How Remo boosted his confidence with English in just 12 weeks
“I now feel empowered. It’s OK not to be perfect with your English!”. The lack of confidence when you speak English at work can be why you feel something’s holding you back. The tricky thing is that you don’t realise it. There come all sorts of false beliefs to block your way to speaking English naturally and confidently. Read this case study about Remo G. and discover how he managed to boost his confidence with English at work in just 12 weeks.
The “physics” of business English: how to master the 4 basic elements and speak naturally & confidently
You don’t have to be a scientist to speak English naturally and confidently. All you need is to focus on the right things, work on them CONSISTENTLY and practice. Discover the 4 elements of business English “physics” and how you can leverage them to speak naturally and confidently.
How to Improve your Vocabulary in English: 3 ways to Expand your Vocabulary for Good
Have you ever noticed that some of your colleagues or friends use the same few words over and over again when they speak English? I’m sure you have. The thing is that the same may happen to you too, without even realising it. This is why it’s essential to make boosting your vocabulary in English an absolute priority. Discover the 3 best ways to do it plus tips & tricks to help you with that.
How to Master the Art of Business Negotiations in English
Business negotiations are challenging, let alone in a language other than your native one, like English. What if I told there is a way to improve your English negotiation skills mindfully and for good? Discover now!
How to Boost your Confidence and Start Making Successful Business Presentations in English
I can hardly think of any other business occasion where so much is at stake, like proving your worth, showing your competence, letting your talent shine and performing over expectations. This is why it is absolutely imperative to work on your business presentation skills in English. Not only will this get you far at work but it will also boost your confidence and open new doors and opportunities for you.
How to Overcome Shyness and Start Making Successful Business Calls
Making or receiving business calls can be a very stressful activity, especially if the call is not in your native language. If you try to limit or even avoid any business phone calls because you’re too nervous or shy to speak in English, then it’s clear that you need to take some action.
10 mindful phrases to help you communicate in Eng effectively at work
Feelings matter the most, and undoubtedly, people will hardly ever forget how you made them feel, good or bad. However, words also have immense power. They can help you make it or break it. Once out of your mouth or written on a piece of paper or email, they cannot be retracted. Sometimes, a wrong selection of words or expressions can ruin things at work. Discover 10 handy English phrases to help you communicate mindfully and effectively at work.
Case Study: How Marta started speaking English naturally & confidently in just 12 weeks
“This is my personal “Bible”!”. Regardless of being a religious person or not, having faith is super important for achieving your goals. Believing in yourself is of utmost importance and highly essential in language learning. This is why Marta called our mindful and personalised work together her “Bible”. The toolkit that we designed and worked on together helped her gain faith and confidence in herself and excel at her job.
10 tips to improve your English pronunciation
“I’m sorry, I didn’t understand what you’ve just said!” or “What? I didn’t get it. Can you say that again?”. Do these phrases sound familiar to you? Do you hear them often when you speak English with others at work? It is a sign that your pronunciation needs fixing. The thing is that wrong pronunciation can become a bigger problem than simply a linguistic challenge.
The Top-3 HR challenges for 2021 and how improving your English can help you overcome them
The pandemic was not the most significant challenge for HR professionals in 2020. Critical issues about diversity and inclusion emerged from movements like #metoo and Black Lives Matter. Here are the 3 emerging HR challenges for 2021 and beyond, and how improving your English communication skills can help you overcome them.
How to mindfully deal with the stress of relocation
When you decided to relocate for work, it felt exciting and you started organising everything. Until you realised that nothing was actually as planned. Find out what the signs of relocation stress are and discover how mindfulness can help you deal with it.
How to build an international career as a non-native English-speaking professional
Adventure, ambition or lifestyle? Whatever your motivation to pursue an international career, you have what it takes to make it happen. There is just one thing that in most cases can become a major blockage: your English language skills.
5 mindful ways to achieve work-life balance after relocation to a new country
Relocation is an unparalleled opportunity to experience new things, get to know new people and places and advance your career. Little do most people know, though, about the real challenges of relocation. More so, if you have a family with kids. Add to this the language blockage, and you now understand how stressful this important life event can become.
The Top-5 skills for HR professionals in 2021 (or why you should invest in your English communication skills)
Improving your English communication skills is a no-brainer in 2021. As an HR leader, you are now required to act as a leader and contribute to the organization’s effort to adapt, survive and thrive. As a result, you need to acquire and master new skills. And guess what: mastering communication in English is part of every one of them.
7 mindful ways to nail your English at work
The challenge with most non-native professionals like you is that communicating in English becomes a blockage. Something that blocks you from speaking or even speaking up. What if you could finally overcome this blockage and find your authentic voice? A voice that feels like you, despite speaking in a language other than your native one?
Kindness Pays & the Power of Language
Did you know why being polite to your coworkers is good for business and your career?
Read why kindness, polite language is key to moving forward, even more so when you use English as the main language of communication.
Three ways to find your authentic voice in English
Three tricks to help you connect with your confident and unique voice in English
Seven steps to powerful negotiations in English
Do you want to know what makes a negotiation in English powerful? Discover the seven steps you need to follow in this practical guide.
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