Ever freeze when someone says, “Tell me about yourself”?
Let’s fix that! In this episode, you’ll learn a simple, flexible way to introduce yourself naturally — plus three examples from relaxed small talk to confident corporate communication, guided by a Speech Therapist, Accent Specialist, and English Coach.

Short, practical, and confidence-boosting… your English introduction is about to get an upgrade.

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Master Your Introduction: From Casual Small Talk to Corporate Meetings

Introducing my country: MALTA 🇲🇹   ... What about yours?!

Intro

POSTAL CLERK: What can I do for you today?
CAROL: I need to mail this package to New York, please.
POSTAL CLERK: OK, let’s see how much it weighs … it’s about 
five pounds. If you send it express, it will get there 
tomorrow. Or you can send it priority and it will get 
there by Saturday.
CAROL: Saturday is fine. How much will that be?
POSTAL CLERK: $11.35 [eleven thirty-five]. Do you need anything else?
CAROL: Oh, yeah! I almost forgot. I need a book of stamps, too.
POSTAL CLERK: OK, your total comes to $20.35
[twenty dollars and thirty-five cents].


LANGUAGE NOTES
• What can I do for you today? Notice that this question starts with “What,” so the 
intonation drops at the end of the question.
• Or you can send it priority … Notice the stress on “or,” which emphasizes that there is 
another possibility.
• $11.35 ... $20.35 Notice the two different ways the postal clerk says the price. First he 
says eleven thirty-five (without the words dollars and cents), then he says twenty dollars 
and thirty-five cents.
• Oh, yeah! is an expression used here to mean “I just remembered something.” It’s often 
followed by “I almost forgot.”
• Your total comes to … is a way of saying “the cost is ….”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 16 : At the post office

Using English at work as a second language can be challenging. If you spend a lot of time on the phone this is even more true! Today we're talking about Business English vocabulary and communication skills that you can apply to your phone calls to sound more natural, native, and professional when you make or answer phone calls. We might call it telephone English! We talk about how to clarify information, how to ask someone to wait, how to transfer a call, and more. At the end of the podcast we'll have a quiz to check your understanding and find out how much of the new vocabulary and ideas you can remember. 

Don't forget, if you want to work with me in one on one, private sessions then I am a full time Business English coach and tutor. I spend my whole professional life helping international professionals to improve the way that they communicate at work. You can book some of my time at right here on iTalki and I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Breakout Business English

Using English on the phone - BUSINESS ENGLISH vocabulary and communication tips

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," host Ian delves into the power of grit and resilience in mastering the English language. Discover inspiring stories of unyielding learners, practical tips for building persistence, and strategies to overcome challenges. As a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, Ian shares his unique insights and encourages you to embrace grit on your language learning journey. Don't miss the chance to book a personalized lesson with Ian on iTalki and experience his effective teaching methodology. Tune in and boost your English skills today!

English Learner's Boost

Unyielding Learners: Grit-Fueled English Mastery

En este episodio hablo del hecho de tener que reinventarnos, en què modo es necesario de comenzar a crear tus nuevas tradiciones lejos de casa, sin olvidar quien eres pero tambièn aceptando las nuevas tradiciones del paìs donde ahora vives; te das cuenta de que tal vez no son tan diferentes las dos culturas. A nivel gramatical: uso de tiempos del indicativo: presente, pretèrito indefinido, perfectoe imperfecto.

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Reinventarse lejos de casa

We're building on our family-related vocabulary so that we can say things about your own family members.
Happy learning!

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POLANCO.

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transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSCB3ktTvM0IhB2TXAIWkdlBzabDmNsXsQlsn515slA/edit?usp=drivesdk