¿Sabes cuál es el café más tomamos en Colombia? Te lo cuento aquí 

Do you know which is the coffee we drink most in Colombia? I'll tell you about it here

Podcast en español para principiantes - Vocabulary (Podcast in Spanish for beginners)

¿Quieres un café? Do you want a coffee?

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use Suffice (it) to Say, To Be on the Receiving End, and Pass the Buck.

This episode is part two of “How to Answer Difficult Questions in a Meeting.” Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And as always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

If you want my tips on preparing for a job interview, I invite you to visit my website for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist. This checklist has already helped thousands of people worldwide perform well in interviews and get jobs they love. To sign up, visit my website at express-to-impress.com.

This podcast is listener-supported. So if you get a new job or a raise in part because of something you learned on the podcast, I invite you to make a donation to keep the podcast on the air. 100% of any amount you give will go to production expenses. 

Episode originally published April 13, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-idioms-in-use/.

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Express to Impress

English Idioms in Use

Este es un cuento popular tanto en Ecuador como en muchos Países del mundo, aquí estará la narración del cuento. Aquí podrás mejorar tu comprensión auditiva y tu vocabulario. 

Historias, leyendas y dias

Cuento "El Lobo y los siete cabritos"

Enjoy the sixteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, I have whipped up something extraordinary for us today as we embark on a culinary adventure around the world hearing stories from Nepal, Poland, South Korea, & Egypt!

Nepal -  Momo  [0:01:26]
Poland - Red Beet Soup & Pierogi [0:02:13]
South Korea - Kimbap [0:02:43]
Egypt - Kushari & Mulukhiya  [0:04:14]

Culture To Grow

Episode 16: Around the World to Discover Delicious Dishes!

This is quite an insight into the lives of successful people & what they do before breakfast.

Improve Your English With Martins

14 Things Successful People Do Before Breakfast.m4a

Planning has begun on a new, car-free town which the authorities plan to locate on waste ground, close to the Condolanda power plant. It will consist of houses, parks and public transport facilities, as well as public buildings such as a police station, a secondary school, town hall, etc. There will be commercial buildings including a shopping mall, office blocks, retail stores and a medical centre. There will also be a large area of modem apartment blocks, and residents will welcome the addition of a nearby leisure centre. The heating for all the buildings will come at low cost from the power plant.


English Mini Lessons

Buildings in a new town

What to do If you want something to come true? A natural and native way of manifestation lol
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Обнимаю, Yaroslava

Russian Daily with Yaroslava

Ep3 Дай Бог (how to show that you want something VERY BAD)

This week I will be focussing on New Year’s traditions.
By the time you listen to this podcast, the new year will be behind you. How did you celebrate the solar new year? Join me in this brief foray into the new year’s traditions we celebrate in our home.

Philosophical Friday

New Year’s episode of Philosophical Friday

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.