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Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Advanced English 404 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

This podcast helps professionals improve their English fluency and confidence through real-world conversations and exploration of American English culture. It covers grammar, comprehension, and listening skills. The teachers are Mary Daphne (Ed.M., Columbia University) and Greg (MBA, Wharton School of Business).

Episodes

Stop Overexplaining in English: Sound Confident Without Talking Too Much Jun 16, 2026 00:29:43 Do you ever start answering a question in English… and then realize you’re still talking long after you made your point?Maybe you add extra details, soften your opinion, apologize, explain the backstory, or end with “Does that make sense?” because you want to sound clear and confident.But sometimes, the more you explain, the less confident you sound. 🤩 Come practice with us: ⁠https://academy.exple
How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval Jun 15, 2026 00:09:14 Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you?Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don’t want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself performing instead of actually being present.🥰Come practice with us: https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891In th
How to Walk Into a Room with Confidence and Presence Jun 10, 2026 00:30:22 Do you ever walk into a room and instantly feel awkward, nervous, or unsure of what to do?In this lesson, you’ll learn how to walk into any room with more confidence, presence, and social ease — without trying to be loud, fake, or overly polished.🤩 Come practice with us: https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891We’ll talk about how to shift from waiting to be rescued socially into takin
How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing Jun 4, 2026 00:09:26 Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing.In this communication skills lesson, you’ll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence.We’ll explore the difference between vu
How to Be More Likable in English Conversations Without Trying Too Hard Jun 3, 2026 00:29:48 Do you want to sound more natural, warm, and likable in English conversations — without feeling fake or trying too hard?In this lesson, you’ll learn how likability works in real conversations and why it is not about people-pleasing, performing, or becoming someone you’re not. Instead, likability is about creating social ease: helping people feel comfortable, respected, and understood when they tal
How to Be More Charismatic in English Conversations Without Being Fake May 31, 2026 00:33:50 Want to sound more charismatic in English conversations — without pretending to be someone you’re not?In this lesson, you’ll learn how to become more engaging, confident, warm, and socially fluent in English by using practical communication skills instead of fake personality tricks.Charisma is not about being loud, extroverted, or perfect. It is about helping people feel more connected, seen, and
How to Stop Overthinking Conversations and Speak with Confidence Apr 25, 2026 00:10:40 Do you replay conversations in your head, overanalyze your tone, or assume everyone noticed that one awkward thing you said?In this video, I break down why we overthink conversations and how to stop getting trapped in your own head when you speak. You’ll learn practical communication frameworks to help you speak more clearly, feel more confident, and stop second-guessing every word.We cover:the Sp
Stop Freezing When Speaking English: What to Say When Your Mind Goes Blank Apr 13, 2026 00:31:50 Do you ever understand English… and then suddenly freeze when it is your turn to speak?If your mind goes blank when speaking English, this lesson will help you stop freezing, recover faster, and know what to say in the moment.In this lesson, I’ll show you why your mind goes blank when speaking English, what is actually happening in those high-pressure moments, and what to say instead so you can re
How to Be Yourself at Work and Still Sound Professional Apr 11, 2026 00:15:21 Do you feel like you have to perform at work just to sound professional?Learn how to be yourself at work, communicate naturally, and still sound confident and polished.In this video, I’ll show you how to be yourself at work without sounding awkward, unprofessional, or overly rehearsed. If you are tired of masking your personality, overthinking every sentence, or using a fake “professional” voice i
Stop Rambling: How to Speak Clearly and Confidently in English Apr 9, 2026 00:36:51 Do you ever start speaking in English and feel like your answer gets longer, messier, and less clear the more you talk?In this lesson, I’ll show you how to stop rambling and speak more clearly and confidently in English, especially when you have to respond on the spot. You’ll learn how to organize your thoughts faster, get to the point more easily, and sound more calm, articulate, and confident in
Why Trying to Be Perfect Makes Stage Fright Worse (and What to Do Instead) Mar 31, 2026 00:18:34 Stage fright doesn't get better when you try to be flawless. It gets worse. In this video, I'll show you why perfectionism is one of the biggest reasons people freeze under pressure — and the mindset shift that actually helps you speak with confidence.You'll learn: → Why stage fright gets worse when you care more → The difference between confidence and "no nerves" → Why perfe
How to Stop Caring What People Think of You | Stop Overthinking & People Pleasing Mar 28, 2026 00:30:44 Do you replay conversations in your head, overthink what you said, or worry too much about how you come across? In this video, we’re talking about how to stop caring so much what people think of you — not by becoming cold or indifferent, but by building real self-trust.You’ll learn why fear of judgment makes you over-explain, people-please, shrink yourself, and act unlike yourself in conversations

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