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𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫!

In the professional world, communication skills are crucial, and they go far beyond vocabulary and grammar.

In fact, I’ve often seen B1-level students communicate more effectively than C2-level students. 🤔

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?

Because effective communication is about more than just words—it’s about conveying ideas clearly, understanding others, and building strong relationships.

Even if you’re fluent in English, tone, non-verbal cues, active listening, and adaptability play a major role in delivering a message that’s clear, persuasive, and empathetic. 💡

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩 5 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬:

⭐𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 – Deliver your main message without unnecessary details

⭐𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Tailor your tone and language based on who you’re communicating with

⭐𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠– Show engagement when others speak

⭐𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧– Be mindful of eye contact, body language, and facial expressions

⭐𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 – Understand others’ perspectives and respond thoughtfully (this is my favorite one!)

By focusing on these tips, you’ll not only improve your English but also become a more confident and effective communicator in any professional setting. 🌟

If you’re interested in taking your communication skills to the next level, I offer 1:1 coaching sessions to help you master these areas. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more! 📩

🗣️ 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, “𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭”?

If you’re staying silent during meetings, it’s time for a change!

Instead of comparing your English or communication style to your colleagues’, remember: that you are on your unique language journey.

𝑩𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 and recognize how much progress you’ve already made!

Here are a few ways to break the silence and start contributing:

👉 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:

“Could you clarify that point, please?”
“I’m not sure I follow. Could you explain it differently?”
“Sorry, I missed that. Could you repeat it, please?”

👉 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭:

“Sorry to interrupt, but...”
“If I may jump in for a moment...”
“Can I quickly add something here?”

👉 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫:

“To put it another way...”
“What I’m trying to say is...”
“In other words...”

👉 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:

“On a lighter note, has anyone heard about...?”
“Does anyone have any thoughts on that?”
“While we’re waiting, I have a quick question...”

💡 Your voice matters. Don’t let fear or anxiety hold you back from sharing your ideas. The perfect time to break the silence in meetings is now!

If you struggle with anxiety or stress in meetings, feel free to reach out. My 1:1 coaching focuses on mindset first, helping you build confidence before tackling language skills. 💪

🚀 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫! 🌍💼!

I’ve noticed that my students excel at talking about their work and industry, but when it comes to casual chats and cracking jokes with colleagues, they struggle! Why? Because it pulls them out of their comfort zone.

𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆?

🗣️ Small talk is light, everyday conversation—about weekend plans, hobbies, or even the weather! It’s the key to breaking the ice, building relationships, and creating a friendly atmosphere.

So, how does small talk benefit your career? ⬇️

✨ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 by connecting with your colleagues and clients, fostering trust.

🤝 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 by opening doors to new career opportunities.

📢 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 as casual chats can increase your presence and influence.

Do you ever feel lost in your British manager’s sarcastic humor? Or struggle with your American client’s idioms? Small talk can help bridge these gaps—and more! 🌟

This is why I created the 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛! 🗣️ A place where you can practice small talk with guest speakers from around the world—next up is a lovely lady from East London (hello Cockney! 🎤)

Limited spots available, starting on Sept 26th. Do you want to join? Send me a message with “Small Talk” and I’ll share the details! 👇📩

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 🚀

I’ve noticed a common trend among students where they introduce themselves and immediately apologize for their English. It’s understandable, but speaking English as a second or third language shows incredible effort and respect! 🌍💪

Here’s why you can stop apologizing:

🌟 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉: Your success isn’t defined by English proficiency. You excel in your career, lead teams, and manage so much more. English is just an added skill!

🗣️𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔: Effective communication goes beyond language proficiency. Clarity, articulation, and active listening are key. B1/B2 level students can communicate powerfully by focusing on these!

💖𝑩𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇: Learning a new language is a journey. Reflect on your progress—meetings, interviews, presentations—all in English. Acknowledge your growth!

Remember, constantly apologizing can sometimes be perceived as a lack of confidence and might even make the other person uncomfortable.

So, stop apologizing and start speaking more! 🎤✨

Struggling with English confidence? Message me to see how I can support you this summer! 💪🏼

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Hi, my name is Preeti and I am a Communication Coach for professionals. I empower international women to express themselves confidently in English so they can succeed in their careers.
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𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺!

Last night, I had an inspiring session with my public speaking group for professionals in London. We delivered spontaneous and impromptu presentations with zero preparation! The goal? Communicate clearly without worrying about mistakes 🤯

This got me thinking about YOU and the importance of speaking English confidently, even with mistakes🌟

Instead of striving for the perfect sentence, 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 you want to share. Let me show you how:

🔹 Ask Yourself These Questions:

1️⃣ 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦?
2️⃣ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵?

🔹 Then Remember:

💡 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Tailor your message to their needs and language level. Consider cultural backgrounds and avoid idiomatic expressions or complex phrasal verbs.

💡 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: Your core message is more important than perfect grammar. Ensure your audience understands you.

💡 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: Emphasize and summarize your main points to reinforce understanding. Like a politician! 🗣️

So remember, it’s okay to make mistakes as long as your core message is clear.

You’ve got this!

How do you handle mistakes when speaking English? Let me know in the comments 😊
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“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥?”

I get asked this a lot and as a Communication Coach, I realized that many students focus on their English level but never pay attention to the way they communicate.

𝑺𝒐, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕: 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

We know English is a global language and it opens doors to more career, work, and life opportunities. However, even the most advanced English speakers are still misunderstood in the international workplace because they are not aware of how they communicate and the impact their message has on a person or audience.

So, the good news is this dear student- no matter what your level of English is you can still be an effective & confident communicator!

𝐇𝐨𝐰?
Through:

🗣️𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞

❓𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧-𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞

✌🏼𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

These are some communication skills you can include at any level of English!

If you are looking for a safe, fun and interactive online space to practise both your English and communication skills this summer, I invite you to join 𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑯, a conversation club for professional career women who express themselves freely in English.

We are running in June and July with guest speakers from London and the USA joining us!

Send me a message if you would like more information about this or check out my link in the bio 💜

Remember: your message is more important than your English level!

Hello dear students!

Are you avoiding English-speaking conversations at work and sending emails instead?

If you speak English as a second language, work in a multinational company, and avoid English conversations at work, then you need to attend my Confident Conversations workshop.

I’m going to show you my:

💼 My easy 3-step framework to start, continue, and end a conversation in English

🗣️ Discover top expressions and phrases for captivating small talk that goes beyond work topics during meetings

🚀 Elevate your conversation skills and express yourself eloquently, especially during coffee breaks!

It’s happening on 28 May 2024 @18:00pm CET LIVE on Zoom

By participating in this workshop, you will gain the tools and confidence to excel in English conversations, ultimately advancing your career.

🔗Click the link in the bio to register your place

I can’t wait to see all of you there who have already registered! 💜

Wherever you are on your English communication journey, I want you to start working with the English you have or haven’t been using.

You may feel that you haven’t spoken in a long time so it won't be good enough or you don’t have opportunities to practise with anyone but I want you to think outside the box now! It’s time to think creatively and forge those opportunities for yourself! I have a wonderful student who started her own English-speaking group with friends and another who regularly attends language exchange events to practice and make new friends.

🌟Your English is more than good enough. You are more than good enough. Have confidence in who you are and the English you possess—begin using it right NOW!🌟

🥳 I'm excited to announce I’m opening a 1:1 coaching spot for November/December to work closely with a student who needs support with their English communication skills or building confidence.

Is this you? Send me a message to explore the opportunity of working together.

Do you know you can actually start feeling great about your English RIGHT NOW!

Without studying, adding more vocabulary or doing lots of online exercises.

It all starts in your beautiful mind. Here's how:

🚀 Accept where you are on your unique journey: Language has no destination! It’s a very fluid process with lots of ups and downs like a roller-coaster.

🌟 Use positive self-talk and focus on your progress: You've come a long way so remind yourself of this and the effort you’ve already put in over the past few years

🎉 Celebrate small victories: From running your international webinar (well done to my amazing student!) to speaking up in that meeting you've been avoiding.

🕰️ Be patient and kind to yourself: Learning a new language is challenging but rewarding.

Feeling good about your English is a MINDSET SHIFT. It's about embracing your unique language journey and recognizing the value in your efforts. You have the ability to communicate in English, and that's something to be proud of!

If you need help expressing yourself further in English, join my Express English Club – first session next Thursday at 1pm! 🗣️📆 Link in the bio 💜

I get it – busy schedules and limited practice opportunities can be hurdles to English fluency. That's where Express English Conversation Club steps in!

📆 2 Monthly Online Sessions - Each session is just 60 minutes.
🕐 Convenient Timing - Perfect for your lunch break (1pm - 2 pm Italy time).
🌟 Your Chosen Themes - Tailored to your interests.
📱 Real-time Practice - Via our private group.
📚 Engaging Materials - Keeping learning fun.
🌍 Diverse Perspectives - With guest speakers from around the world.

This is no ordinary business English class (grammar takes a back seat!). My focus is on boosting your confidence in small talk and conversation, all in a supportive, enjoyable, and collaborative atmosphere.

But don't just take my word for it. Listen to Simonetta, who says, "I never thought I would achieve this result. With your technique and method, you made me confident in speaking English. This has also helped me professionally."

Ready to rewrite your English story? 📚✨

Our first session kicks off on October 26th at 1 p.m. – but spaces are limited! Secure yours now: Link to Sign Up in the bio
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