• 145. Stop saying: "It's raining cats and dogs"!
    Dec 25 2024

    Welcome to Episode 145 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it:

    • you will know why you can almost forget the expression "it's raining cats and dogs"
    • you will discover 3 alternatives that native speakers do actually use
    • you will get 5 expressions that really are useful and applicable in a business context
    • And, as usual, some wonderful feedback from you!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    42 mins
  • 144. 12 exciting NEW words!
    Dec 18 2024

    Welcome to Episode 144 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it:

    • you will know 12 unusual but exciting new English words
    • you will understand which of them Alastair and I actively use
    • you will be able to connect them to Spanish words you already know
    • And you will be able to start to push them into your passive and active English vocabulary!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    50 mins
  • 143. Do you FEAR English calls?
    Dec 11 2024

    Welcome to Episode 143 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • know exactly why calls are so tricky in English
    • learn about how Alastair and I have gone through the same difficulties in Spanish
    • get 5 little tools that will help you push forward with your calls
    • and a few little bonus words that can cause confusion

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    42 mins
  • 142. Sorry is the hardest word to say?
    Dec 4 2024

    Welcome to Episode 142 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • understand 3 key reasons why the phrase "sorry for my English" can be damaging to you and your listeners
    • get 4 much better alternatives that will improve your approach and mindset
    • become clear that "sorry" itself is often overused by native speakers
    • And some amazing listener feedback all about this topic!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    36 mins
  • 141. The No.1 mistake in written English!
    Nov 27 2024

    Welcome to Episode 141 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • know why the comma in English is such a problem for Spanish speakers
    • understand why it's excessive use can cause more confusion rather than less
    • learn about the interesting discovery that Alastair made when he read the same book in Spanish and English
    • get 3 tips about how to use commas correctly in English
    • And some interesting listener feedback!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    36 mins
  • 140. Unlock smoother English with Connectors!
    Nov 20 2024

    Welcome to Episode 140 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • discover the word "daunting" and what it means
    • understand why connectors are so essential to fluent communication
    • make sure you are clear about 5 essential connectors and their alternatives
    • and discover why the expression "on the other hand" can cause all sorts of problems!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    31 mins
  • 139. 5 things your English teacher NEVER tells you...
    Nov 13 2024

    Welcome to Episode 139 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • understand the vocabulary dilemma
    • why native speakers have a licence to make mistakes
    • the confusion about grammar rules and how important they really are
    • and why perfect pronunciation is an illusion

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    39 mins
  • 138. Lead in English WITHOUT fear!
    Nov 6 2024

    Welcome to Episode 138 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!

    I'm your host Daniel Smith.

    Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:

    • know all about Alastair's main fears!
    • understand why there is confusion about the word "terrific"
    • become clear that your fears about speaking English are NOT unusual
    • And what strategy to use when you need to need to lead in English!

    This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!

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    37 mins