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| 21 Feb 2022 | 37. Instead Of Very, Use These 12 Strong Words - Talaera Bits | 00:07:15 | |
Today’s topic was inspired by the webinar we hosted last week on Effective Communication. One of the tips we shared to add power to your message was to use strong words instead of weak ones. "Very" is one of the words you can use, and here's what you can say instead. Read the notes and examples here: https://blog.talaera.com/strong-words-instead-of-very ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | 38. How To Be Fluent In English Without Leaving Your Country - Talaera Talks with Einat Avraham | 00:45:04 | |
From not understanding a word in high school to being perfectly fluent (and funny) in English. Einat Avraham, a Systems Specialist at Salesforce, talks about her English learning adventure with us and shares the tips that helped her most to become fluent. Read the notes and tips here: https://blog.talaera.com/fluent-in-english-podcast ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | 39. Does Your Accent Matter? Why You Should Focus On Cultural Awareness First - Talaera Talks with Heather Hansen | 00:37:28 | |
Heather Hansen is a global communication specialists trainer, TEDx speaker, founder, and author. In this insightful episode, we discuss linguistic bias, the importance of accent reduction, and what truly matters in terms of ensuring effective communication in global business. Read the episode notes and transcript: https://blog.talaera.com/cultural-awareness-heather-hansen ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | 40. Delegating: How To Do It Effectively - Talaera Bits | 00:15:12 | |
Delegation of power and responsibilities is as important in an organization as it is hard. Learn how to delegate in English with this simple yet effective framework. Read the transcript and notes: https://blog.talaera.com/delegating ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | 41. Powerful Interview Tips From Former Recruiter - Talaera Talks with Leon Nussbaumer | 00:39:52 | |
Leon Nussbaumer is a Talent Attraction Partner at the largest business and employment-oriented social media platform. He shares valuable interview tips based on his experience as a recruiter and non-native English speaker candidate. Read notes and transcript here: https://blog.talaera.com/interview-tips
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| 04 Apr 2022 | 42. Funny Idioms You'll Hear At Work - Talaera Bits | 00:10:07 | |
Learn some funny idioms you'll hear at work with definitions and lots of examples: https://blog.talaera.com/funny-idioms
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| 11 Apr 2022 | 43. Powerful Business Storytelling - Talaera Talks with Laurie Gilbertson | 00:49:20 | |
Storytelling will help you sell to clients, persuade colleagues, engage employees, develop your brand narrative, gain a competitive advantage, and even win a trial in court. Learn how you can use it effectively to make presentations more memorable for your audience and make your product more charismatic to the end-user: https://blog.talaera.com/business-storytelling
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| 19 Apr 2022 | 44. Opening a Meeting Effectively - Talaera Bits | 00:08:03 | |
Simon shows us what to say to start a meeting. Opening a meeting effectively helps you set the tone, introduce the main topic, set expectations, and make a good first impression. Read all the episode notes and transcript: https://blog.talaera.com/opening-meeting
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| 27 Apr 2022 | 45. How To Write Better Business Emails, Faster - Talaera Talks | 00:33:17 | |
The House Technique is an easy framework that will help you write business emails much faster and more effectively. Learn what are the main mistakes that people make in emails and how you can avoid them.
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| 05 May 2022 | 46. How To Deal With Defensive Reactions - Talaera Talks with Dr. Rick Brandon | 00:56:13 | |
Straight Talk is a “workshop in a book” packed with tips and examples for those willing to develop influence skills for collaboration and commitment. Join us for a fascinating conversion with its author, Dr. Rick Brandon, and learn how to handle defensive reactions when holding people accountable for problematic behavior. We also discuss leadership communication and the most common communication challenges that leaders face in the workplace.
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| 09 May 2022 | 47. How Appreciation Drives Business Results - Talaera Talks with Rick King | 00:51:07 | |
Appreciation in the workplace plays a major role in achieving business results, and that is something that Rick King understands very well. Listen to all the gems he shared with us in a conversation packed with advice and wonderful insights. Go to episode notes and transcript: https://blog.talaera.com/appreciation-workplace
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| 19 May 2022 | 48. Direct Communication - When Is It "Too Direct"? - Talaera Bits | 00:15:09 | |
What do you prefer at work, direct or indirect communication? Share your thoughts on this LinkedIn post. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | 49. Resolving Conflict in English - Talaera Talks | 00:44:55 | |
Dealing with conflict in the workplace is always tricky. Paola and Simon walk us through an effective framework that will help you communicate and resolve conflict in English more effectively. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | 50. Food Idioms You'll Hear at Work - Talaera Bits | 00:11:53 | |
🥒🍜🥑🍕 Learn these delicious food idioms that you'll hear at work. That's right, idioms and expressions that use a food-related word that we use in business. Listen to the fragment at the beginning and count how many idioms you were able to spot. Then, tell us in the comments here: https://blog.talaera.com/food-idioms ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | 51. Are You a Challenger or a Disruptor? - Talaera Talks with Donna Loughlin | 00:48:19 | |
Donna Loughlin is a PR agency founder and podcaster working with visionaries and future tech. She has helped numerous businesses navigate the obstacles of Silicon Valley and early startup life. In this episode, she shares her PR expertise and we discuss the communication aspects behind pre-IPO small scale-ups and the journey around towards business maturation.
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| 13 Jun 2022 | 52. 3 Key Elements To Close A Meeting Effectively - Talaera Bits | 00:08:39 | |
As you may already know, strong openings are key to productive meetings. But so are closings! Knowing how to end a meeting will help you make sure everyone is on the same page, clarify action items, and get everyone excited about the next steps. In this episode, we show you three key elements you should include to close a meeting effectively. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | 53. Your 3-Step Strategy to Achieve English Fluency - Talaera Talks | 00:39:30 | |
Learning how to speak fluent English is one of the main goals for most English learners. Fluency is the ability to speak smoothly and freely. It’s that moment when things ‘click’ and you don’t need to pause and think about the pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary to communicate effectively. If you still don’t feel confident after months (or years) of study, don’t worry! English fluency takes effort, but with the right approach, you achieve it. This is our three-step strategy based on years of teaching experience. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | 54. 5 Idioms To Show You’re Great At Work! - Talaera Bits | 00:06:59 | |
Learn these great 5 idioms to express that you're in control, that you're efficient, that you're working competently, and that you're working well! 💪🏼 ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 55. What is the Best Way to Say Goodbye in English? - Talaera Bits | 00:06:25 | |
What is the best way to say goodbye? If the conversation has gone too long, or you just need to leave, here are some great ways to end a conversation and say goodbye in a polite way. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | 56. 3 Public Speaking Tips For Your Next Presentation - Talaera Bits | 00:08:57 | |
Apply these 3 quick public speaking tips to greatly improve your next presentation! Check out the episode notes here: https://blog.talaera.com/public-speaking-tips
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| 25 Jul 2022 | 57. Change Management, Learning, and Communication - Talaera Talks with Erika Andersen | 00:48:21 | |
Change is learning. Learning is change. The ability to change and learn (and help others do so) is essential in today’s fast-changing world. Organizations must continuously adapt and evolve to remain competitive. But how do you become more change-capable? What can you do to become a better learner? And how are these two processes related? Erika Andersen has the answers! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | 58. A Quick Guide to Asking Better Questions - Talaera Bits | 00:13:07 | |
Steal these 14 tips and start asking better questions in cross-cultural workplaces. Read the full post with additional examples here: https://blog.talaera.com/asking-better-questions ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | 59. 5 Odd But Common American Idioms And Their Origins - Talaera Bits | 00:09:34 | |
In this short episode, we discuss 5 very common idioms that are used in American English and their backstory. Knowing where the idiom comes from will help you remember it better. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | 60. How to Speak Up In Meetings - Talaera Talks | 00:36:58 | |
We discuss some effective strategies to speak up in meetings. Learn when to hold back and when to speak up in meetings with these phrases and tips. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 19 Aug 2022 | 61. Success Idioms to Rock at Work - Talaera Bits | 00:09:57 | |
Learn some great idioms to express that you are succeeding and that things are going well. 😎
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| 30 Aug 2022 | 62. What Americans Really Mean With "How Are You?" And Other Expressions - Talaera Bits | 00:11:04 | |
Effective communication goes beyond vocabulary and grammar. Oftentimes, the meaning of certain expressions will change based on the context, tone, and culture. Cross-cultural communication struggles are a source of frustration, hindered productivity, and poor team work. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | 63. Most Common American Idioms - Talaera Bits | 00:17:15 | |
Idioms are a fascinating and colorful part of the English language. Learning idioms goes beyond learning vocabulary. It is about learning the culture, as they reflect social norms, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions. They highly affect fluency, but they are quite difficult to teach and learn. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | 64. How to Increase Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) | 00:38:19 | |
What is cultural intelligence (CQ) and how can it help you work more effectively across cultures? Learn how to develop your cultural intelligence and why it is important to do it. Read more here: https://blog.talaera.com/cultural-intelligence
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| 20 Sep 2022 | 65. Effective Small Talk: Get Past "How Are You?" - Talaera Bits | 00:08:01 | |
Small talk is a fundamental part of human relationships. It's how we test the waters and check if we can trust the other person. It's how we develop relationships in most parts of the world. But how do you get past the typical first question, "How are you?" In this quick episode, Simon shares three quick but very effective tips to engage in small talk effectively.
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| 27 Sep 2022 | 66. Idioms to Describe our First In-Person Gathering - Talaera Talks Special | 00:15:36 | |
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| 04 Oct 2022 | 67. Most Common Business Abbreviations - Talaera Bits | 00:13:29 | |
Learn 15 of the most common abbreviations for business. Today's challenge - guess the abbreviation Paola is describing before she says the solution!
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| 11 Oct 2022 | 68. High-Context Culture, What Is It Like? - Talaera Talks | 00:40:16 | |
Not understanding the differences between high- and low-context cultures can lead to serious misunderstandings at work. Learn the different communication styles and get some (super!) easy-to-apply tips to make sure collaboration across cultures is smooth as silk.
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| 18 Oct 2022 | 69. Useful Transition Words for Emails - Talaera Bits | 00:08:19 | |
Simon brings us some excellent transition words for your professional emails. Avoid choppy messages and make sure your emails flow with these tips.
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| 26 Oct 2022 | 70. Agreeing And Disagreeing Effectively Across Cultures | 00:39:29 | |
Agreeing and disagreeing are a fundamental part of collaboration. Learning how to do it effectively without offending anyone gets more difficult when you interact across cultures. In this episode, you will get a wide range of tools –phrases, frameworks, strategies, and tips– to agree and disagree effectively across cultures. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | 71. Spooky Halloween Idioms - Talaera Bits | 00:07:14 | |
In this terrifying Talaera Bit, we look at a few spooky idioms that you can use today for Halloween or any other day of the year. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | 72. Self-Directed Learning - Talaera Talks with Lavinia Mehedintu | 00:44:28 | |
Is self-directed learning for everybody? What can organizations do to nurture learning autonomy? What can you do to implement successful self-study programs in your organizations? ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | 73. Cultural Differences in the Workplace - Talaera Bits | 00:13:35 | |
If you work in a multicultural workplace, there may be situations where you think you understand something in one way and later realize that a colleague from a different culture understood it in a completely different way. In some cases, you may only find this out when a project isn't completed on time. Or it is completed in a totally different way than you had originally thought. In this post, Simon shows us some examples of cultural differences in the workplace and shares some actionable tips that will help you work more effectively across cultures. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | 74. Affect or Effect? How to Pick the Right One - Talaera Bits | 00:05:09 | |
Do you ever get confused with affect and effect? Don't worry! In this short episode, we’ll help you keep them straight. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | 75. Top Strategies to Become a Better Communicator - Talaera Talks | 00:31:16 | |
Effective communication is important in almost every aspect of life. To get that job, to enjoy more stimulating interpersonal relationships, or to close that deal. Communication makes the world go round! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | 76. Giving Effective Peer Feedback - Talaera Bits | 00:10:56 | |
Peer feedback, or the art of evaluating your colleague's performance, has vast potential for change and improvement, but only if done correctly. In this short episode, you will learn effective tips and examples to give effective peer feedback. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | 77. Other Ways to Say Thank You - Talaera Bits | 00:08:01 | |
Saying "thank you" more often at work can have a very powerful impact. But are there other ways of expressing appreciation? How do we say 'thank you' in a professional way? ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | 78. How to Stick to New Habits | 00:38:41 | |
Many of us set New Year’s resolutions yearly, but only 9% successfully keep those resolutions. In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and research-backed strategies to stick to new habits. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | 79. How to Ask for Help Professionally | 00:11:58 | |
Asking for help at work can be very scary. And yet, the vast majority of people who do great work (and get awarded for it) ask for advice and help from others. In this episode, Simon walks us through the different steps one should take to ask for help professionally. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | 80. Make Your Voice Heard! Speak Up with Confidence | 00:09:35 | |
Speak up with confidence in meetings with these 3 simple steps. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | 81. Overcome Cultural Barriers at Work: 3 Steps | 00:09:50 | |
Are you aware of the cultural differences within your team? This episode will help you keep communication open and effective with your global remote team. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | 82. How to Apologize Effectively | 00:15:16 | |
Discover how different cultures apologize and learn an effective framework to say sorry effectively and sincerely. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | 83. Follow-Up Emails - How to Get A Response | 00:10:32 | |
If you regularly communicate via email, you'll probably need to follow up often to get what you need. In this episode, we show you an effective way to follow up and actually get a response. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | 84. Build Rapport, Close More Deals | 00:10:02 | |
Building rapport is about developing mutual trust, friendship, and understanding with someone. This communication skill can be incredibly beneficial to your career – it helps you to establish long-lasting relationships, close more deals, and improve your performance at work. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | 85. Reduce Your Accent in English... Or Not! | 00:09:56 | |
What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and accent reduction have in common? Spoiler: your goal should not be to get rid of your accent but to be clear. Listen to Arnold's story and get some great tips to reduce your accent in English... or not! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 86. Schedule Meetings with these Phrasal Verbs | 00:07:30 | |
Phrasal verbs can be confusing for non-native English speakers. Move up, call off, run over... What do they all mean? Listen to this short story and learn the most important phrasal verbs to schedule a meeting. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | 87. Get Your Message Across - 4 Tips on Clear Speaking | 00:11:30 | |
One of the biggest challenges we face when speaking in front of other people is to speak clearly. How can you make sure that you got your message across? In this episode, you will get four quick tips that will help you speak clearly in meetings and presentations. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | 88. Impactful Presentation Structure - Bottom-Up or Top-Down? | 00:07:47 | |
When you want to convince an audience, do you prefer to explain the context first, then provide arguments, and then end with your conclusion or suggestion? Or do you prefer to get to the point faster and start with the proposal, and then add supporting arguments to justify it? In this episode, we’ll take a quick look at bottom-up and top-down approaches and will discuss which one you should use in your business presentations. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | 89. Hi, Hey, or Dear? Choose the Right Email Greeting | 00:10:01 | |
✉️ Learn how to choose the right email greetings for every situation. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | 90. How to Run More Successful Meetings with Felix Zeltner | 00:44:59 | |
With different time zones, languages, cultures, and communication styles in play, it's easy for virtual meetings to lose their effectiveness or fail altogether. We talk to Felix Zeltner, award-winning journalist and author, about how to run effective meetings.
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| 04 Apr 2023 | 91. What To Do When You Can't Find the Right Word? | 00:10:07 | |
When English is not your first language, it is normal to get nervous and have the fear of not finding the right word. Getting stuck in the middle of a sentence is more normal than you might think –especially when you are in front of your manager or other native-English speakers. This episode will help you navigate this situation. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | 92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills | 00:15:13 | |
What do Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and Jacinda Ardern have something in common? They are considered some of the most respected leaders of our time. They are inspiring, passionate, and empathetic, and they have each made a significant impact in their respective fields. But how do they convey those qualities? In this Talaera Talks episode, we explore the role of tone in effective leadership communication and share some tips that will help you develop an effective tone as a leader. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair | 00:47:21 | |
Small talk can be a powerful tool for building connections, promoting resilience, and demonstrating empathy. But how can you do it effectively during difficult situations such as a crisis, a war, or a natural disaster? Is it still OK to ask ‘How are you’ when we know they are not OK? In this episode, we invite Alex Bair, who has a wealth of experience in crisis communication, having worked with refugees, volunteers, and businesses in Ukraine and elsewhere. Join us for this insightful conversation and get tips for navigating language barriers and engaging in small talk in crisis situations. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | 94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms | 00:09:05 | |
While the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, many countries around the world celebrate International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, on May 1st. So what better way to kick off the month than with these 6 work-related idioms? ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | 95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl | 00:52:08 | |
🎙️ We recently had the pleasure to talk to Kate Dahl about how to better understand the professional world in Denmark. (Cool fact: our co-host Simon Kennell is half Danish 🙂🇩🇰). ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 17 May 2023 | 96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained | 00:10:00 | |
Confused by legal English terms in business? Listen to this episode as we decode commonly used legal English terms and provide real-world context that helps you understand and use these terms with confidence in your daily business interactions. Whether you're navigating a contract, reviewing a partnership agreement, or simply want to enhance your business English vocabulary, this episode is a quick guide to mastering legal English terms. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | 97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing | 00:13:20 | |
What if I told you that you can communicate your business ideas more effectively with fewer words? In this episode, you will learn how to write concisely without losing any meaning. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 30 May 2023 | 98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines | 00:05:27 | |
Boost your email open rates with effective subject lines. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | 99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three | 00:04:25 | |
Whether you're trying to convince your team to adopt new software, explaining a complex concept, or looking to make your business pitch more convincing, the rule of three will help you sound more persuasive. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | 100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work | 00:42:30 | |
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get tangled up in miscommunication, especially in the workplace. We've all been there, haven't we? A meeting that takes longer than planned, a team discussion that just doesn't seem to move forward. These situations can be frustrating, and they eat up our precious time. For our special 100th episode, we'll be diving into the heart of productive discussions. We'll explore tips and strategies that can help transform your work conversations into meaningful and efficient exchanges. Whether you're speaking English as a second language or just looking to refine your communication skills, this episode is for you. So grab a coffee, settle in, and let's get this conversation started! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | 101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work | 00:40:38 | |
Get 7 practical tips to feel more confident speaking English at work. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | 102. Top Skills for an International Business Career - With Slack L&D Expert | 00:44:46 | |
Join us for a fascinating conversation on the key skills you need to succeed in a global company with Helena Nacinovic, Senior Learning Consultant at Slack (that’s right, the giant messaging app for businesses!). ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 08 May 2024 | 103. Stakeholder Management: Setting Clear Expectations - With Amy Malin, ex-Google Sales and L&D Leader | 00:55:21 | |
Managing up, managing down, and managing across are key skills to succeed at work. Find out how to set clear expectations, resolve conflict, and increase your chances of success at work with these insightful tips from Amy Malin. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | 104. Building Confidence in Business English Conversations - With Christina Smith | 00:20:43 | |
Today, we talk to Christina, one of our amazing instructors here at Talaera. Originally from the US and now based in Spain, Christina brings over a decade of experience in teaching English, and has also worked as an administrator and entrepreneur. She shares excellent tips on how you can build your confidence for business English conversations. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | 105. How Inclusive Communication Can Help Career Progression - With Ming Wu | 00:47:25 | |
Learn how inclusive communication will help you progress in your career. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | 106. Navigate Cultural Differences in Business Communication - With Teacher Chanelle | 00:14:11 | |
Learn about the importance of understanding cultural differences in business communication. Find out why cultural awareness is crucial in our increasingly interconnected world and understand how culture influences communication styles and the interpretation of messages. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | 107. How Copywriting Can Transform Your Career - With Gary Stringer | 00:42:45 | |
Learn how copywriting can transform your career and discover lots of tips and strategies you can start using today to improve your copywriting skills. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 108. How to Master Business English Vocabulary - With George E. | 00:19:22 | |
Meet one of Talaera's excellent Business English coaches and learn how you can improve your business English vocabulary for more effective conversations at work. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | 109. Career Progression: Key Tips and Idioms for Success - With Michael from The Level Up English Podcast | 00:49:48 | |
In this episode of Talaera Talks, Paola is joined by Michael from The Level Up English Podcast to dive into practical tips for career success and unpack some of the most useful English idioms in the workplace. Whether you're starting a new job, feeling overwhelmed, or looking for ways to think creatively about your professional growth, this episode has something for you. Michael and Paola share personal experiences, including the challenges of learning the ropes in new roles, strategies for staying motivated when you feel like throwing in the towel, and the value of thinking outside the box when approaching career development. You'll also discover why being a "fly on the wall" can be one of the best ways to accelerate learning in the workplace, and how sometimes going "back to the drawing board" is exactly what you need to move forward. Tune in for a lively conversation filled with real-world advice, memorable idioms, and practical examples that you can apply to your own career, whether you're navigating a new role, looking to grow, or simply trying to balance your work-life integration. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your career journey, this episode offers valuable insights to help you master your career progression. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | 110. Two Languages, Two Personalities? What Science Says About Bilingual Brains | 00:09:08 | |
Find out how speaking different languages can influence personality traits and emotional experiences. Discover the fascinating science of cultural frame shifting and how bilingualism affects different aspects of our personality. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | 111. Does Your Language Level Impact Career Growth? - With Oana Iordachescu | 00:40:35 | |
In this episode of Talaera Talks, we’re joined by Oana Iordachescu, a seasoned Talent and DEI Strategist, to tackle an important question: Does your language proficiency influence your career success? Discover how mastering communication skills can unlock new opportunities, accelerate career growth, and help you stand out in a global job market. Oana shares her expertise from 15+ years in tech talent acquisition, offering practical tips for non-native English professionals looking to take their careers to the next level. Tune in for actionable insights! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | 112. How to Speak Up for Yourself in Cross-Cultural Settings - With Grace Diaz | 00:46:16 | |
In this episode of Talaera Talks, we delve into the concept of self-advocacy, exploring its significance in professional settings and the challenges individuals face, particularly in cross-cultural environments. With our special guest Grace Diaz, we discuss practical strategies for advocating for oneself while maintaining authenticity and navigating cultural nuances.
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| 17 Feb 2025 | 113. 10 Behavioral Science Tips for Professional Growth - With Phill Agnew, host of Nudge Podcast | 00:48:44 | |
In this episode of Talera Talks, we interview Phill Agnew, a marketing expert and host of the Nudge podcast. We discuss the application of behavioral science insights and nudging techniques for professional growth. Phill shares insights on how to sell yourself better, make your ideas stick, negotiate more effectively, build stronger relationships and overall accelerate your career. Connect on LinkedIn:
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| 09 Apr 2025 | 114. Leading Across Cultures: What Every Manager Should Know - With Jorge Vargas | 00:51:23 | |
What’s really at play when we miscommunicate across cultures? In this episode, Jorge Vargas joins Paola Pascual to break down the visible and invisible forces that shape how we connect at work, from communication styles to cultural biases. We explore the difference between direct and indirect communication, why self-awareness and curiosity are game changers, and how trust and respect build bridges in diverse teams. Packed with real-life stories and practical tips, this conversation is a must for anyone working in global teams or leading across cultures. Read the full article: Leading Across Cultures: What Every Manager Should Know Learn and connect:
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| 01 Jan 2021 | 0. What is Talaera Talks? | 00:07:41 | |
Your business English communication podcast for non-native professionals is here! ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | 1. Effective Communication - Talaera Talks | 00:23:41 | |
Learn how to get your point across effectively in fast-paced situations. Speaking in English in a meeting when you're not a native speaker can be intimidating. Find out ways to gain the confidence you need to express your ideas effectively.
Visit Talaera: http://talaera.com/ ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | 2. How to Remember New Words - Talaera Bits | 00:05:54 | |
Get easy techniques to learn and remember new words Remembering new vocabulary can be tricky, but learning lists and lists of words is not the way to go. Listen to Paola's tips on how to understand and memorize new words and expressions in English. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 19 Jan 2021 | 3. Small Talk - Talaera Talks | 00:22:01 | |
What is small talk? Why is it important? What are good and bad topics for small talk? Simon and Paola answer all these questions (and more!) in this episode. Learn valuable tips to engage in small talk in professional situations and get some illustrative examples at the end. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | 4. Useful Business Phrases - Talaera Bits | 00:05:56 | |
Learn some very useful expressions commonly used in business. Simon provides easy-to-understand examples and explanations for you to start using these phrases today! Visit Talaera: http://talaera.com/ ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | 5. Impactful Presentations - Talaera Talks | 00:22:41 | |
Turn fear into opportunity with these tips for your presentations in English. From the preparation to the delivery. Learn phrases and useful tips for your professional presentations. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | 6. Decision-Making Expressions - Talaera Bits | 00:07:01 | |
Learn 10 useful phrases to talk about decision making at work in 6 minutes. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | 7. Dealing with Customers? Your Tone Matters! - Talaera Talks | 00:24:08 | |
Learn how the tone of your voice affects customer success experience, and listen to the anecdotes and advice from Simon and Paola. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | 8. Starting a Job or Project Idioms - Talaera Bits | 00:05:44 | |
Learn 8 useful idioms to talk about first steps (starting a new job, joining a new team, or taking on a new project) in 5 minutes. Download it in pdf here. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | 9. How Different Cultures Say NO - Talaera Talks | 00:24:06 | |
Learn how different cultures say no and disagree, its importance, and how to navigate these differences. And if you stick until the end, you'll get answers to the following questions:
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| 29 Mar 2021 | 10. Are You Super Busy? Use These 8 Phrases! - Talaera Bits | 00:06:20 | |
Use these idioms at work to say that you're as busy as a bee and sound like a native-English speaker! Visit Talaera: http://talaera.com/ ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | 11. Idioms About Talking To Touch Base With Colleagues - Talaera Bits | 00:08:34 | |
Touch base with colleagues using these 11 idioms about talking. Visit Talaera: http://talaera.com/ ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | 12. Communication Styles... Which One Is The Best? - Talaera Talks | 00:24:19 | |
Understand the different communication styles people can adopt and try to guess what yours usually is. Visit Talaera: http://talaera.com/ ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 10 May 2021 | 13. How to Negotiate Salary With 7 Phrases - Talaera Bit | 00:08:05 | |
Learn 7 useful expressions for your next salary negotiation. Make sure you visit our blog post on negotiations for more valuable tips: How To Negotiate Salary Effectively With These 7 Top Phrases. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 24 May 2021 | 14. Active Listening: Your Way To Closing More Deals | 00:25:29 | |
Learn how to do active listening effectively, find out what the RASA technique is, and steal some useful expressions from our hosts. Make sure you visit our blog post on active listening for additional tips: https://blog.talaera.com/talaera-talks-active-listening ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | 15. Money Idioms You Need At All Costs - Talaera Bits | 00:07:40 | |
Learn these common money expressions and make sure you visit our blog post to read the transcript, definitions, and examples! https://blog.talaera.com/money-idioms ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | 16. Your New 6 Idioms About Problems - Talaera Bits | 00:06:34 | |
Learn 6 new idioms to talk about problems. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | 17. How To Communicate Better With US Americans - Talaera Talks | 00:23:50 | |
Discover the most common communication styles among people from the United States and learn how to communicate with them more effectively with these verbal and non-verbal communication tips. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | 18. Employee Happiness: 10 Strategies That Work - Talaera Talks | 00:32:24 | |
Employee happiness is about feeling positive about the work you do. It’s about preferring to fix problems rather than complaining about them. It’s about constantly trying to improve because you want to, and not because you have to. According to research, these are the 10 strategies you can implement to boost employee happiness in your organization. Read the transcript and find the links to the papers here: https://blog.talaera.com/boost-employee-happiness ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | 19. Problem Solving Idioms for Every Situation - Talaera Bit | 00:07:34 | |
Learn these new idioms to talk about problem-solving. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | 20. How To Interrupt In A Meeting - Talaera Bit | 00:10:01 | |
Learn how to interrupt in a business meeting politely and effectively. ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | 21. Israeli Culture & Communication Tips - Talaera Talks | 00:28:17 | |
Learn some interesting facts about Israeli culture and get some tips to communicate with them. Get all the tips: https://blog.talaera.com/communication-israel ✨ Business English training for career success. | |||