TOPIC: Where you live now.
QUESTION: Is it a good place for young people?

Answer Structure: 
Answer + Reason + Example

Answer: I live in Melbourne.
Opinion: Yeah, I think it’s a great place for young people.
Reason: There are lots of job opportunities, a lively nightlife, and plenty of parks and cafes to hang out in.
Example: For example, the city has tons of events and festivals throughout the year, so there’s always something fun going on.

IELTS SPEAKING TIPS and STRATEGIES

How to Answer Part 1 IELTS Speaking Question

Alamin ang isang kahanga-hangang detalye tungkol sa mga buwaya.

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Buwaya 2

Welcome to The Global Professional Podcast. Today, I will be dissecting a crucial distinction for career advancement: the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach. Many professionals seek to refine their English, but understanding who to engage is paramount.

Think of it this way: an English Teacher builds your foundation. They are experts in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and the mechanics of the language. They are invaluable for mastering the rules, expanding your lexicon, and achieving fluency. They'll focus on reading comprehension, literature analysis, and formal writing. They cover things from basic phonics to Shakespeare. This is essential, particularly if you're strengthening your core English proficiency.

A Business Communication Coach, however, takes that foundation and strategically applies it. I focus on impact. I zero in on how you use English to achieve specific professional objectives. It's about influence, persuasion, clarity, and concision – within the context of your career.

I'm less concerned with the intricacies of a past participle, and more focused on crafting compelling presentations, navigating cross-cultural communication nuances, and delivering impactful emails. I analyze your audience, your goals, and tailor your communication accordingly.

Think boardroom, not classroom. Negotiation, not narration.

In short, one builds the linguistic toolset; the other teaches you to wield those tools effectively in the global business arena. Both are valuable, but for the ambitious professional, strategic communication is the key differentiator. Choose the professional that aligns with your desired outcomes. My method actually combines both. I also add in a career development element as well. I am a language professor, an executive business coach, and a career counselor. 

That's all for this episode. Join us next time on The Global Professional Podcast.

The Global Professional Podcast

What is the difference between an English Teacher and a Business Communication Coach? - Episode 123

Sometimes our dreams can be a source of happiness but also mental and physical exhaustion.
I learned the hard way that rest is important for mental and physical health.
I learned to put my mental and physical well being as a priority so that I give out a better energy when I talk to people. This podcast today is heartfelt and a side of me that you do not usually hear.

FLO TALKS 

LEARN TO GO

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐

To mean "A looks like B", should I use "看起来 (kàn qǐ lái)" or "看起来像 (kàn qǐ lái xiàng)"？
You can find out the answer in this episode. 🍰



Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

13. Appearance with "看起来 (kàn qǐ lái)"【B1】

This episode narrates the meaning of the proverb "A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots" with a short story.

American English Proverbs

9 - A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots

In this episode, we look at five idioms about meeting new people. Here are the example sentences I use in the podcast:

How did you and Sara meet?
Well, she saw me reading a book she liked, and asked me what I thought of it to strike up a conversation.
It felt a little odd at first, since I had been so focused on the book. Then, she made a joke about how boring we both must be, to read a book like that. It really broke the ice. 
I really wanted to put my best foot forward, so I told her everything I knew about the book and its author. 
Fortunately, she was interested in what I said about the book, and we really hit it off. 
However, when I met her sister, I said the wrong thing and really got off on the wrong foot. She doesn’t like me at all. 

Don't forget to subscribe, so that you never miss an episode. Send me a message if you would like to request a specific topic for an episode, or book a lesson with me. See you soon! 

English with Eric

English with Eric: Five Idioms for Meeting New People 

Hola amigos ¿Cómo están?
Mi nombre es Carla y soy tutora de español en italki
En este episodio aprenderemos los días de la semana y los meses del año