Confident Business English with Anna
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings**Formerly Anna with 2Ns Business English Podcast**
A Business English podcast for international senior managers who lack confidence communicating but want to work hard to improve.
My name is Anna and I'm from the UK. I'm an experienced Business English and Neurolanguage Coach® based in Madrid, Spain.
My 20-minute episodes are full of practical tips to help you deal with the most common problems you face using English.
Listeners from across the world say they love the podcast because it is clear, to the point and the topics are really useful.
My style is conversational, professional and designed for intermediate levels+. I have a British accent from the south of England.
Each episode is a different topic. I suggest starting from the most recent ones. There are episode series on specific topics such as Phrasal Verbs and Expressions.
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Episodes
Talking about...Christmas in the UK
December 23, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAfter a recent poll on my Instagram you said you wanted me to talk about Christmas in the UK, which is where I'm from. So, here you go! Everybody's Christmas is a little different but there are some common things we do but also some major differences between the holiday period in the UK and Spain. I mention lots of different vocabulary and expressions too. I really hope you enjoy the episode. Have a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate it and I hope you can find time to relax and do some...
How to...use the verb "wish"
December 16, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBToday's episode the second part of the episodes looking at the verbs Hope and Wish; this time we tackle the verb Wish. I walk you through several different cases of using the verb Wish in side remarks, desires and regrets. I give loads of real-life examples and context as well as some lovely random vocabulary as usual. If you haven't listened to the Hope episode I recommend listening to that one first before this one. it is episode number 62. Enjoy! ANNA WITH 2NS ENGLISH PODCAST. 15 minu...
How To Use The Verb Wish: Remarks, Desires and Regrets!
December 16, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBToday's episode the second part of the episodes looking at the verbs Hope and Wish; this time we tackle the verb Wish. I walk you through several different cases of using the verb Wish in side remarks, desires and regrets. I give loads of real-life examples and context as well as some lovely random vocabulary as usual. If you haven't listened to the Hope episode I recommend listening to that one first before this one. it is episode number 62. Enjoy! ANNA WITH 2NS ENGLISH PODCAST. 15 minu...
How to...use "to be supposed to" in 3 different ways
December 09, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis little modal verb phrase has been popping up a lot in my classes and teaching so I want to teach it to you. This is a common confusion with the verb Suppose (which is different) and it is VERY common mistake. Students say "It's supposed that" instead of "to be supposed to" in the correct form. I go through and give you 3 clear examples of how we use this structure in the real life to talk about expectation and requirement in the present and past tense. I really encourage you to think...
3 Different Ways To Use "To Be Supposed To" In English
December 09, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis little modal verb phrase has been popping up a lot in my classes and teaching so I want to teach it to you. This is a common confusion with the verb Suppose (which is different) and it is VERY common mistake. Students say "It's supposed that" instead of "to be supposed to" in the correct form. I go through and give you 3 clear examples of how we use this structure in the real life to talk about expectation and requirement in the present and past tense. I really encourage you to think...
5 Things I've Learnt Learning a Language
December 02, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBI recieve a lot of messages asking me about how you can feel more confident speaking a language. You may know or not but for the past 3 years I've been learning Spanish. Before I came to Spain I took a beginner's crash course and the rest is history. I've had to battle with feeling confident speaking Spanish and there have been times that I clam up and find it really difficult to speak in front of other people. So, today I want to share some reflections with you about these I've noticed and ...
Talking about...5 things I've learnt learning a language
December 02, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBI recieve a lot of messages asking me about how you can feel more confident speaking a language. You may know or not but for the past 3 years I've been learning Spanish. Before I came to Spain I took a beginner's crash course and the rest is history. I've had to battle with feeling confident speaking Spanish and there have been times that I clam up and find it really difficult to speak in front of other people. So, today I want to share some reflections with you about these I've noticed and ...
How to...use the verb "hope"
November 25, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA lot of students get confused between the Verbs Hope and Wish. Today I'm going to tackle a few ways you can use the verb Hope in English in the Future, Present and Past. Students can use Hope a lot when talking about the future and present but less so in the past. It's actually a really common verb and use a lot in business English when writing emails, so it is a good thing to have a command of. I also show you a way you might hear Hope used to give insults! The sentence structures cove...
How To Use The Verb Hope: Future, Present, Past & Insults!
November 25, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA lot of students get confused between the Verbs Hope and Wish. Today I'm going to tackle a few ways you can use the verb Hope in English in the Future, Present and Past. Students can use Hope a lot when talking about the future and present but less so in the past. It's actually a really common verb and use a lot in business English when writing emails, so it is a good thing to have a command of. I also show you a way you might hear Hope used to give insults! The sentence structures cove...
4 phrasal verbs with "across" and how to use them
November 18, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFollowing on from my episode last week breaking down phrasal verbs in English, this week I start with a selection of 4 Advanced English phrasal verbs with the preposition Across. As I said in the last episode, it is important to put phrasal verbs in groups that make sense to help you remember them well. ACROSS fits in two key categories of meaning which are Finding and Communication. I cover 4 phrasal verbs including; come across (econtrarse), to stumble across (encontrarse), to come acr...
4 Advanced Phrasal Verbs with "Across" and How To Use Them
November 18, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFollowing on from my episode last week breaking down phrasal verbs in English, this week I start with a selection of 4 Advanced English phrasal verbs with the preposition Across. As I said in the last episode, it is important to put phrasal verbs in groups that make sense to help you remember them well. ACROSS fits in two key categories of meaning which are Finding and Communication. I cover 4 phrasal verbs including; come across (econtrarse), to stumble across (encontrarse), to come acr...
Breaking Down Phrasal Verbs (With Examples and Translations)
November 11, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBYou have been requesting phrasal and so this is the first one I am going to do focused on some advanced but very useful phrasal verbs. Before we jump into lots of definitions I want to take a step back and look at some of the logic. Yes, phrasal verbs CAN make sense if you look at them in a certain way and focus on certain things. I will tell you about a very helpful way to learn them and a preview of next week's episode. Think of this as a phrasal verb foundation which we will draw on in ...
How to...understand phrasal verbs (with translations and examples)
November 11, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBYou have been requesting phrasal and so this is the first one I am going to do focused on some advanced but very useful phrasal verbs. Before we jump into lots of definitions I want to take a step back and look at some of the logic. Yes, phrasal verbs CAN make sense if you look at them in a certain way and focus on certain things. I will tell you about a very helpful way to learn them and a preview of next week's episode. Think of this as a phrasal verb foundation which we will draw on in ...
A Chat With Fitz | English Teacher Trainer & Radio Presenter
November 04, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 41.3 MBFitz is not only a colleague but a mentor and coach, for me but and many of my teacher colleagues. He's trained countless English teachers and taught just as many students as well as having his own English radio show "No Excuses" A lot of you have requested to have him on the podcast, so here it is. No Excuses Radio Show Fitz at 6 Radio Show
An interview with Fitz from Grupo Vaughan: English teacher trainer and radio presenter
November 04, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 41.3 MBFitz is not only a colleague but a mentor and coach, for me but and many of my teacher colleagues. He's trained countless English teachers and taught just as many students as well as having his own English radio show "No Excuses" A lot of you have requested to have him on the podcast, so here it is. No Excuses Radio Show Fitz at 6 Radio Show
Your Questions Answered: My Experiences As An English Teacher
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDo you want to know why I became a teacher or if I've had any awkward moments in class? Or How I motivate my students? In this episode I answer all the questions you asked me on my Instagram Q&A and reveal some interesting things that have happened to me in my time working as a teacher. Check out all my English content on Instagram at @anna2nsenglish
Talking about...my experiences as a teacher
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDo you want to know why I became a teacher or if I've had any awkward moments in class? Or How I motivate my students? In this episode I answer all the questions you asked me on my Instagram Q&A and reveal some interesting things that have happened to me in my time working as a teacher. Check out all my English content on Instagram at @anna2nsenglish
How to...avoid 13 common Spanish-English false friends
October 21, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBI have handpicked the most common false firends from Spanish to English that get my students confused all the time. This is ESSENTIAL for Spanish speakers that want to avoid mistakes that everyone else and make sure you don't make a mistake that completely changes the meaning of the sentence by using a false friend. Come and see more of my content on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/
13 False Friends You Have To Avoid Spanish-English
October 21, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBI have handpicked the most common false firends from Spanish to English that get my students confused all the time. This is ESSENTIAL for Spanish speakers that want to avoid mistakes that everyone else and make sure you don't make a mistake that completely changes the meaning of the sentence by using a false friend. Come and see more of my content on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/
13 False Friends You Have To Avoid Spanish-English | Episode #57
October 21, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBI have handpicked the most common false firends from Spanish to English that get my students confused all the time. This is ESSENTIAL for Spanish speakers that want to avoid mistakes that everyone else and make sure you don't make a mistake that completely changes the meaning of the sentence by using a false friend. Come and see more of my content on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/
Living in Different Cultures And Pronuniciation Challenges | A Chat With Oli, Fluency Coach
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBOli's Instagram Page Get more free English content from me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/?hl=en
Talking about...living in different cultures with Oli
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBOli's Instagram Page Get more free English content from me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/?hl=en
A Chat with Oli About Living in Different Cultures And Pronuniciation Challenges | Episode #56
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBOli's Instagram Page Get more free English content from me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/?hl=en
Advanced English Speaking: 4 Ways To Sound More Natural | Episode #55
October 07, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
4 Ways To Sound More Natural Speaking | Episode #55
October 07, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
4 ways to sound more natural when you speak English
October 07, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
Advanced English Expression: "Swings and Roundabouts" | Episode #54
September 30, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBSUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media (The best place to follow me is on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
Talking about...the expression "swings and roundabouts"
September 30, 2020 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBSUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media (The best place to follow me is on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
Learning English With Video Games | A Chat With Emma From Pronunciation/Procrastination with Emma
September 23, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MBIf you like the podcast subscribe on your favourite channel and leave a review. If you want to get in touch with me and suggest an idea for an episode or ask me a question, the best place to do that is on Instagram. Here is the link below. Emma's Links Pronunciation with Emma Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfm92h83W2i2ijc5Xwp_IA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pronunciationwithemma/?hl=en Procrastination with Emma Twitch - https://m.twitch.tv/procrastinationwithem...
A Chat With Emma From Pronunciation/Procrastination with Emma | Episode #53
September 23, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MBIf you like the podcast subscribe on your favourite channel and leave a review. If you want to get in touch with me and suggest an idea for an episode or ask me a question, the best place to do that is on Instagram. Here is the link below. Emma's Links Pronunciation with Emma Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfm92h83W2i2ijc5Xwp_IA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pronunciationwithemma/?hl=en Procrastination with Emma Twitch - https://m.twitch.tv/procrastinat...
Talking about..English and video games with Emma
September 23, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MBIf you like the podcast subscribe on your favourite channel and leave a review. If you want to get in touch with me and suggest an idea for an episode or ask me a question, the best place to do that is on Instagram. Here is the link below. Emma's Links Pronunciation with Emma Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfm92h83W2i2ijc5Xwp_IA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pronunciationwithemma/?hl=en Procrastination with Emma Twitch - https://m.twitch.tv/procrastinationwithem...
Conditionals, "occidental" and detox tea
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week I talk about a grammar point that students love to hate, a word which we don't use in English and a craze that has taken the beauty industry by storm.
Conditionals, "Occidental" and & Detox Tea Entrepreneur | Episode #52
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week I talk about a grammar point that students love to hate, a word which we don't use in English and a craze that has taken the beauty industry by storm.
Conditionals, "Occidental" & Detox Tea Entrepreneur | Episode #52
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this week I talk about a grammar point that students love to hate, a word which we don't use in English and a craze that has taken the beauty industry by storm.
Listening Tips, Common Mistake with "For" & TikTok | Episode #51
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBTikTok article - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54069650 SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media (The best place to follow me is on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
Listening tips, common mistake with "for" & TikTok
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBTikTok article - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54069650 SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media (The best place to follow me is on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
Listening Tips, Common Mistake with "For" & TikTok | Episode 51
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBTikTok article - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54069650 SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media (The best place to follow me is on Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish
A Chat With Tommy Hay From Speaking Football Radio & Podcast | Episode #50
September 02, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBHere are Tommy's links. Tommy's Twitter - https://twitter.com/TommyHay94 Speaking Football Radio Show and Podcast - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-speaking-football_sq_f1825548_1.html Links from articles referenced in the show: Korean Sex Dolls - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/20/fc-seoul-face-fine-and-stadium-expulsion-for-using-sex-dolls-to-fill-seats
Talking about...languages in football with Tommy
September 02, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBHere are Tommy's links. Tommy's Twitter - https://twitter.com/TommyHay94 Speaking Football Radio Show and Podcast - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-speaking-football_sq_f1825548_1.html Links from articles referenced in the show: Korean Sex Dolls - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/20/fc-seoul-face-fine-and-stadium-expulsion-for-using-sex-dolls-to-fill-seats
Languages In Football, Scottish Slang & Sex Dolls In Korea | A Chat With Tommy Hay From Speaking Football
September 02, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBHere are Tommy's links. Tommy's Twitter - https://twitter.com/TommyHay94 Speaking Football Radio Show and Podcast - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-speaking-football_sq_f1825548_1.html Links from articles referenced in the show: Korean Sex Dolls - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/20/fc-seoul-face-fine-and-stadium-expulsion-for-using-sex-dolls-to-fill-seats
Welcome to season 2
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAs we draw ever closing to autumn the summer a brand new season of Anna with 2Ns will kick off next week. In this episode I reflect about my journey so far and tell you what you can expect in this brand new season. A big thank you to all of you for your ongoing support.
The End of An Era & Season 2 News! | Episode #49
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAs we draw ever closing to autumn the summer a brand new season of Anna with 2Ns will kick off next week. In this episode I reflect about my journey so far and tell you what you can expect in this brand new season. A big thank you to all of you for your ongoing support.
How To Stay Motivated Learning English | Episode #48
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBStaying motivated is ESSENTIAL to achieving success in the long-term and getting the results that we want. In this episode I share my SECRETS on how I keep motivated learning a language and tips I give to my students. SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
Talking about...how to stay motivated learning English
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBStaying motivated is ESSENTIAL to achieving success in the long-term and getting the results that we want. In this episode I share my SECRETS on how I keep motivated learning a language and tips I give to my students. SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite platform. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
Quick Win: 3 Phrases You Can Use To Describe Budgets | Episode #47
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMy students often lack vocabularly associated with budgets and how to describe their status. Here are 3 super simple phrases that will help tell you people how much was spent in line with the plan. I also touch on the differenc between the nouns budget and quote. SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite channel. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
3 business phrases to describe budgets
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMy students often lack vocabularly associated with budgets and how to describe their status. Here are 3 super simple phrases that will help tell you people how much was spent in line with the plan. I also touch on the differenc between the nouns budget and quote. SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite channel. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
Quick Win: 3 Phrases You Can Use To Describe Budgets
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMy students often lack vocabularly associated with budgets and how to describe their status. Here are 3 super simple phrases that will help tell you people how much was spent in line with the plan. I also touch on the differenc between the nouns budget and quote. SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite channel. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en ...
6 Things You Need To Learn English SERIOUSLY | Episode #46
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode was inspired inspired by a recent conversation with a friend and native Spanish speaker about the qualities that learners have to master a language. Do you have all of the 6? SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite channel. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
6 things you need to learn English seriously
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode was inspired inspired by a recent conversation with a friend and native Spanish speaker about the qualities that learners have to master a language. Do you have all of the 6? SUBSCRIBE to my podcast on your favourite channel. SHARE my podcast with a friend or colleague. CONNECT with me on social media. https://twitter.com/a2nsenglish https://www.instagram.com/annawith_2ns_english/?hl=en
4 Fantastic Free Online Tools For Your English | Episode #45
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBusiness English Resources - https://www.businessenglishresources.com/ Business English Resources Concise Writing Exercise - https://www.businessenglishresources.com/?s=concise+writing SentenceDict - https://sentencedict.com/ SpanishDict - https://www.spanishdict.com/ News In Levels - https://www.newsinlevels.com/