English with Kirsty
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast for busy people who want to improve their business English or develop their communication skills. For further information, see www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast
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Episode 200: EwK200 - Have the right mindset for attending meetings in English
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBIn today's episode, I want to talk about mindset. It’s important! Of course you need to know what you’re talking about, to use the right words in the right way, and to be competent. However, the way in which you approach meetings in another language, the way you treat yourself, and the stories that you tell yourself are also important! I am using my recent experience of participating in meetings in Romanian. I talk about 10 key points that are related to our mindset and how we p...
Episode 199: EwK199 - Carol Constant on brain training and how to remember new words
June 10, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn today's episode, I'm speaking with Carol Constant about effective ways to remember things better. After a long career in corporate, Carol followed her true vocation and founded Bemensa. Bemensa offers training in 2 different areas: Pre- employment tests and Mensa test preparation.< Talent development workshops for companies, on skills like problem-solving, creative thinking etc… Bemensa’s app is also launching in July 2022 to help you grow your career. To find ou...
Episode 198: EwK198 - Things to keep doing and things to stop!
May 13, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBIn today's episode, I'm reflecting on my language learner journey so far so that I can decide what worked well in the past, and what I no longer want to do. This will help me to have a more productive and enjoyable experience of learning Romanian - because I can review what I've learned through studying German and Turkish. Do you relate to any of these points? If you'd rather read my article on the lessons I've learned, it's available on my <a href="https://englishwithkirsty...
Episode 196: EwK197 - Ana Mihaela on creating a good first impression on Linkedin and at networking events
April 06, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBToday's episode is an interview with Ana Mihaela from the European Business Networking Institute and Mindset Owners Club. This is how Ana introduced herself: "Over the last 15 years, I have met over 30,000 business people and learned about many industries. I have helped build business systems that support thousands of business owners and I organise meetings and events to create a better community in the business environment all over Europe and the world. I love connecting with ...
Episode 195: EwK196 - Are you using these terms that may confuse someone with English as a first language?
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBThis episode is based on an article that I wrote for the <a href="https://www.fremdsprachen-jobs.de/news/confuseanenglishspeaker/"?> Fremdsprachen Jobs</a> site about words and phrases that are used by German speakers, and that sound like English, but which don't mean the same thing, or don't mean anything in English! I decided to talk about this here because some of the topics can be applied more broadly in terms of words that might make sense to you and everyone in your office...
Episode 194: EwK195 - 3 things that we can stop doing as our language skills improve
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBHappy New Year! Today I'm talking about three important skills for language learners. It is important to develop these skills, but they all become less relevant and necessary as our language skills improve. Find out what they are in today's episode, and let me know if you can think of any more to add! The links and other information that I mention are on the <a href="https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode195/"> show notes page.</a>
Episode 193: English with Kirsty 194 - Better business networking in English
December 10, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBToday I'm sharing with you my conversation with Jane Eggers from Jane Eggers Translations. We share our tips and experiences when it comes to attending business networking meetings in other languages. We hope that the things that have worked for us might also work for you too if you find yourself in similar situations, or if you want to attend more of this kind of meeting to present yourself or your business in English. Even if this isn't relevant to you, many of our ideas will ...
Episode 192: EwK193 - Episode with Nicole Hynek
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBNicole is the founder and Creative Director at Hynek Associates, a digital marketing and communications agency in the UK. She was born to a Czech father and British mother, giving her a unique experience and insight into culture and language growing up. Nicole started out in photography in 2005, learning the industry from the ground up. She added film to her portfolio in 2012 and has continued to grow and develop both herself and her business since that time. She has an MSc in Busin...
Episode 191: EwK191 The importance of listening ... to yourself speaking English
July 14, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBWhen we think about listening skills, it's often in the context of understanding others. Many of my multilingual clients see speaking in English as a challenge. It's a challenge that I understand too, because I also face it when I'm using other languages in which I don't feel as confident. Part of the solution to this problem is to become more used to and comfortable with listening to ourselves speaking the other language. In this episode, I explain why this is important and give...
Episode 192: EwK192 - Interview with Jennie Eriksen
July 12, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBJennie is the owner at <a href=https://masteryourmessaging.com"> Master your Messaging</a> and <a href=https://lovelyvoice.com> Lovely Voice.</a> This is how Jennie introduces herself: " I’m Jennie Eriksen and I work with clients on effective online communication and messaging. As a confidence and visibility coach, I help clients who are struggling to confidently show up online with an engaging message, whether that’s a networking meeting, a Facebook Live, Webinar, Summi...
Episode 190: English with Kirsty 190 - Interview with Nic Călinoiu
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBNic is an engineer with vast experience in the IT and Telecommunications industries. He is also the National Director for Ireland at the Mindset Owners Club. He is married and has four children. Our conversation covers many language-related topics, including methods to learn a language, the experience of studying for a PHD abroad, raising multilingual children, and working in an international environment. You can visit the show notes page here.
Episode 189: English with Kirsty 189 - Interview with Eva Tunez Salvador
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week I have another conversation to share with you. Eva is a Spanish translator who is passionate about international trade and the cultural and linguistic challenges linked to it. Her multilingual translation company, Genuine Translations, helps businesses break all the marketing, legal and technical translation barriers by translating their products’ labels, localising their website, providing certified translations and so much more. Eva is also the Co-Founder of Local to ...
Episode 188: EwK188 - Communication is a shared responsibility
April 29, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week I have a conversation to share with you. I was talking with Zanne Gaynor and Kathryn Alevizos from Acrobat Global about how communication is a shared responsibility, especially when you're working in international settings where some people are not using their first language. English is often used as a common language for business, but those of us for whom English is a first language have a role to play in making sure we communicate clearly. This isn't about reducing compl...
Episode 187: English with Kirsty 187 - How to become a better listener and why this is important
April 15, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBThis week I'm talking about the importance of becoming a better listener, how this can help you develop better business relationships, communicate more effectively, and help those around you to feel heard and understood. You can visit the show notes page here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode187/
Episode 186: EwK 186 - proofreading and editing - interview with Craig Smith from CRS Editorial
March 30, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week I've been talking to Craig Smith of CRS Editorial. This is how he introduced himself: " Hi. I’m Craig Smith from CRS Editorial. I am an editor, proofreader, copywriter and journalist with over 20 years' experience of working across many formats with different-sized organisations and for a wide range of target audiences." Find out about Craig's new business, the difference between an editor and a proofreader, and what you can look out for when you're checking your own writ...
Episode 185: EwK185 - Empowering staff to improve and use their language skills
March 16, 2021 14:42 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBSome of my customers have come to me in search of English training, not because their companies are not investing in their training, but because something about the courses that are being offered to them isn't quite working. This episode is for managers who want their staff to be more confident users of another language, although many of the points apply to other types of training and development too. If you're not a manager, you could also apply some of the tips to your own learnin...
Episode 184: EwK184 - The stories we tell ourselves and others
March 04, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBToday I am bringing you an interview with Rachel Surtees, a psychotherapist whom I met at a business networking meeting recently. This is how Rachel introduced herself: " As a psychotherapist I am fascinated by people and their interactions with each other. I am deeply curious about the stories we tell ourselves in order to make sense of our world and especially how these stories then become our subconscious guides to our behaviour in future interactions. When we become aware of o...
Episode 183: EwK 183 - Communicating with difficult colleagues
February 11, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWe've probably all experienced them at some time - colleagues who make life that bit more difficult, with whom we find it harder to communicate, or who do things that frustrate us. What are some things that we can do to make communicating with them or addressing these problems a bit easier? These tips won't fix all problems, but ultimately we're only responsible for how we communicate or react, so it's worth thinking about that to ensure that we are being constructive - even when i...
Episode 182: English with kirsty 182 - Interview with Janina Neumann - bilingual graphic designer
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBToday I’m bringing you an interview with Janina Neumann, a bilingual business owner and graphic designer whom I met recently through business networking. Janina is a bilingual graphic designer, intercultural management trainer, and business owner of Janina Neumann Design. JND is a bilingual design company, helping clients create a social impact in the UK and abroad. Working with social enterprises, charities and councils, Janina helps clients communicate their message equally effect...
Episode 181: EwK181 - Lauryn Bradley’s tips on communicating well to make a good impression and build strong business relationships with customers
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBToday I’m bringing you an interview with my friend and business mentor, Lauryn Bradley. Lauryn Bradley is one of the UK’s leading business strategists. Think of Lauryn as the epitome of understated brilliance. No fanfare. Just results. She has owned, started, scaled and sold global businesses for herself and her clients for almost 30 years. Lauryn is an introvert entrepreneur, prefers an easy life and is a cheerleader for building social equity. Lauryn is an online business mentor +...
EwK180 - 8 tips for better online meetings
October 22, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBMany of us have found ourselves in more online metings during the last weeks and months. Whether you love them or hate them, it looks as though they'll be here to stay for a while! I've put together eight tips about how you can communicate more effectively in online meetings. These include things to avoid, things to change, and things to try. Let me know if you have any tips that you would add, and also whether any of these tips have helped you. You can find the show notes page he...
Episode 179 - Interview with Jennifer Jones - Writing Coach
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBJennifer is a writing coach who helps business owners become confident, happy writers by showing them that writing doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it. She does this so more of us can get our stories and voices out and join the conversation, so to speak, so you can grow your business, help your clients, and work towards creating a society that celebrates and values all of us. In this interview, we talk about different approaches to writing, Jennifer shares the best writing advi...
EwK178 - Finding good listening resources with Cara Leopold
September 15, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this week's episode of the English with Kirsty podcast, I have another interview for you with Cara from Leo Listening. In the interview we talk about * >Bridging the gap between what you want to listen to, and actually enjoying listening to things, such as your favourite movies or TV series in English * >Differences between the types of listening materials that are available to language learners; * Why it's sometimes hard for learners to find good listening resources, and what ...
English with Kirsty 177 - apps for learning languages - Duolingo review
September 10, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBI'm a language learner as well as a teacher. I don't believe language learning apps can replace tuition where you can ask questions/get personalised feedback, or practise with other speakers of the language, but I do think they're a great way to support your learning, strengthen your language skills, and help you to build your vocabulary. In this episode, I talk about my experiences of the Duolingo app - which features I find helpful, and which skills are harder to develop with thi...
EwK176 - Interview with Gabriel Clark - part 2
August 26, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBThis is the second part of my interview with Gabriel Clark, a blogger, podcaster, and language teacher. I have split our conversation into two parts because it became fairly long. In the second part of the interview we talk about: * What learning another language has taught Gabriel about his own language. * How word order is really important in English for communicating meaning * Why pairs of words always come in a certain order (ablaut reduplication) and how this rule can take pr...
EwK175 - Gabriel Clark - practical tips for language learners
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBThis is an interview with Gabriel Clark, a blogger, podcaster, and language teachers. Gabriel is also a language learners, so he's able to give some practical tips that have worked for him. I split our conversation into two parts because it became fairly long. In the first part of the interview we talk about: How speaking another language reduces barriers when you're living or working in another country * How speaking your students' language can help you as a teacher * How being a...
EwK174 - Find out more about our English conversation club - conversation with Jane Eggers
June 18, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBI mentioned our conversation club before, but in this episode we go into a bit more detail about who would benefit from it, how the club works, and what we do. Further information and the prices can be found on the club page: https://englishwithkirsty.com/conversation Most of our members are from Germany, so the club page page is in German, but if you have any questions, you can use the contact form, or go to the show notes page for this episode, where the contact form is in Englis...
EwK173 - 8 things not to do if you have an exam
May 25, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBI don't think many people really enjoy exams. I didn't mind them much at school, but as an adult who hadn't done one for a while, I found myself slipping into some bad habits. Based on my own experience, here are 8 things to avoid if you have an exam - whether it's for an academic qualification, a language test, or something you're doing to improve your skills in your free time. You can find the show notes here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode173
EwK172 - get back on the horse - even experienced language learners mess up sometimes
April 09, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBReal life can give you inspiration for podcast episodes. This is what happened to me last week and what I learned from it about picking yourself up and trying again when it comes to using another language. You can see the show notes page here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode172
EwK171 - 12 things I've learned in 8 years of working from home full-time
April 02, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThere is plenty of information out there about working from home, but some of it is a bit generic.I decided to share some things that I've learned and that have worked for me during my 8 years of working from home full-time. I also wrote a blog post about this, so if you'd rather read the information, you can find it here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/2020/03/22/things-that-ive-learned-during-my-8-years-of-working-from-home/ You can find out more about my 30 ways to improve your E...
EwK170 - Jane Eggers on working in a second language
March 06, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBToday I have an interview for you with Jane Eggers, who some of you may remember from episode 16. Jane is originally from the UK, but she now lives and works in Germany, where she has a German to English translation business called Jane Eggers Translations. We talk about Jane’s transition from using everyday German to using the language at work, who helped her, and what role her second language now plays in her business – not just because she translates from German to English, bu...
EwK169 - Challenges and solutions for using another language at work
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBI can help people to improve their English because I'm an English teacher, but I also understand the practical challenges of using another language at work because I do it myself every day when I communicate with my German-speaking customers. Here are some challenges that I've faced in my own business journey, and how I've overcome them. You can find the show notes here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode169
EwK168 - Make 2020 the year of no more missed opportunities
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's the beginning of a new year, and people are thinking about what they want to change or do differently. One thing could be to not let opportunities pass you by because of fears about your language skills. The job you didn't apply for/the meeting you didn't speak up in/the contribution you didn't make because you were so focussed on the difference between where your language skills are now and where you would like them to be. I've been in these situations too with my German. Som...
EwK167 - Problems and solutions for talking about your job in another language
October 17, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSometimes my students have difficulties when it comes to talking about their jobs in English. In this episode, I talk about nine of these problems and what people can do to solve them. You can find the show notes here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode167
EwK166 - Getting the best out of social situations
September 16, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBLet's be honest – not everyone enjoys face to face networking, but sometimes we have to do it for our jobs, and sometimes it can be beneficial too. If you're learning another language, it can take even more determination to get out of your comfort zone and go and talk with new people. This is the first part of a short series in which I give some tips and ideas to make these situations easier and even enjoyable! You can find the show notes page here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/po...
EwK165 - Taking phone calls in another language - unexpected questions
July 19, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBometimes when you’re communicating in another language on the telephone, an unexpected question can affect your confidence. Here are some strategies to help with this problem. You can find the show notes and links here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode165
EwK164 - new website, new course, new club!
July 03, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBI have three updates for you today – here are the links where you can find out more about each of them. https://ewkservices.com This is my new EwK Services site where you can find my communication services such as proofreading, translation, transcription, communications advice and it's also the home of the new communications blog. https://englishwithkirsty.com/about-the-lessons/30-days/ This is where you'll find out more about the 30 days to improve your English course, with a n...
EwK163 - Tips for learning English without a course or teacher
June 13, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBNot all adult language learners are looking for a course or a language trainer. Here are some tips for language learners who want to learn on their own: Click here for the show notes page: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode163
EwK162 - learning with others and my new conversation groups for learners
May 10, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, I'm talking about how learning and practicing your language skills along with other learners can help you to improve. I also share details of the new conversation groups that I'm starting for adults who want to improve their English. To find out more or ask a question, contact me on [email protected]
EwK161 - Experienced language learners can also try something new today!
May 02, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBIt's easy to feel confident doing the things that we do all the time, but even as more experienced language learners, there are still things that we can do to try something new and push ourselves out of our comfort zones! https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode162
EwK160 - Why a bad test results aren't always a true reflection of your language skills
April 18, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBIf you don't get the results you were expecting in a language test, it might not necessarily have something to do with your language skills. Some students struggle in language exams because they have difficulty with a certain type of question or task that is used to test language skills. In these cases, it often helps to develop strategies for dealing with this type of task, rather than just seeing it as proof that you struggle with that particular language skill. You can read the sh...
EwK159 - Interview with Corinne Wilhelm on language and cultural differences between England and Germany
April 11, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Corinne Wilhem about: * The differences she has noticed in terms of language and culture as someone from the UK who now lives in Germany. * Differences in UK working culture that German applicants should be aware of. * Corinnes new podcast – Clever2Gether. The show notes are here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode159 and you can find out more about Corinne on her website: https://bytesizedenglish.com
EwK148 - why can you have a reply but not an information or a feedback?
April 04, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBToday the wise old owl is answering a question about why we can say “a reply”, but not “a feedback” or “an information”. Don't forget that you can send your own questions about the English language or grammar to the wise old owl - here's the link to the show notes page: https://englishwithkristy.com/podcast/episode158
EwK157 - studying English - 10 time management and planning tips
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis is more relevant for people who are studying English. I know a number of my podcast listeners are either studying English at university or taking part in English courses online or where they live. I know that others are working through materials on their own. At school it's easy – we know exactly where we have to be and when. We know what we need to learn in each lesson because our teacher tells us. Learning as an adult requires more organisation and time planning, and if anyo...
EwK156 - You don't have to understand everything in order to learn something
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBToday I'm sharing something from my personal experience of learning, but I think it's important. If you're learning for an exam, you have to know all the material. However, if you're listening to or reading materials to help you learn another language, you don't need to understand every single word. In fact, sometimes it's good when you don't, because this gives you the chance to learn new vocabulary or sentence structures that you haven't come across before. Find out how I ended ...
EwK155 - What is your ideal working environment?
March 02, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBToday I'd like to try something different. I've linked to an audio resource about a topic for listening practice, a blog post for reading practice, and some questions to think about. Basically, I'd like to know what you think about working from home, and what your ideal office would look like. What is important to you? Do you like to be oaroundother people? The show notes for this episode, where you'll also find the other links, are here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episo...
EwK154 - some questions that interviewers might be asking themselves during your job interview
February 01, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBOf course the interviewer cares whether you have the knowledge and skills to do the job, but there are some other things that they might be asking themselves about you too. I talk about 10 possible questions here. You will probably never know how they would answer them, but you can influence them by coming across well and making a good impression in your interview. My career page is here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/career and the show notes are here: https://englishwithkirsty.com...
EwK153 - Knowing your bad habits or writing weaknesses can help you identify your mistakes
January 25, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBWe all have things that we often get mixed up, that make us stop and think, or that we often overlook in our own writing. If we know what those things are, it's easier to keep an eye out for them when checking our work. I talk about some of the things that I look out for, as well as ten other examples. Do you have anything to add to the list? You can find the show notes here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode153
EwK151 - When does the ED sound get its own syllable at the end of words?
January 10, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBJust a quick episode this week, but if, like one of my students, you aren't sure when to pronounce the ED sound at the end of words as its own separate syllable, this little tip should help you. Click here for the show notes: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode151
Episode 152 - In 2019 I am not going to ...
January 03, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBWe hear so many people talking about what they are going to do now that the new year has started. To make things a bit different, I thought it might be interesting to make an episode about 10 things that I'm not going to do as a language learner. In this episode, you'll find out what those 10 things are. I'd love to hear your ideas too, so if you've got anything to add to the list, let me know! What will you not be doing this year? You can find the show notes page here: https://en...