Transforma tu inglés profesional

178. The Farewell Episode Sep 17, 2025 23:47 Welcome to Episode 178 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 expression: "all good things come to an end"learn why we are stopping this podcastand what you can do to keep going with your English and remain in contact with us.This podcast helps you push your business Engl

177. From Stuck to Speaking: How to Get Your English Flowing in Meetings Sep 10, 2025 33:52 Welcome to Episode 177 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 four simple tricks to get your English “off the runway” in meetings.Have practical phrases to start speaking with confidence and buy yourself time.Learn how to stay calm and clear, even when your mind feels blocked.This

176. Important expressions with the word "Land"! Aug 6, 2025 30:28 Welcome to Episode 176 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 William Blake and his famous line: "England's green and pleasant land"Understand why that sentence is NOT correct at the momentLearn 5 expressions with the word "land" in themAnd some amazing listener feedback

175. Problems with HOPE and WISH Jul 30, 2025 33:45 Welcome to Episode 175 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 why this class was inspired by a music festivalknow the key differences between HOPE and WISHunderstand why YOU might get confused between the two because of a Christmas expressionAnd some amazing listener feedback

174. Translating "ganas" correctly... Jul 23, 2025 38:38 Welcome to Episode 174 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 why my need for a hamburger inspired this episodeknow why so many of my clients say "Daniel, it's impossible to translate "ganas"get clear on the different options of translating "ganas" and a framework to remember

173. 7 words that will instantly level up your English! Jul 16, 2025 39:42 Welcome to Episode 173 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:learn that both Alastair and I are not fans of beach holidaysunderstand why I start thinking of English vocab when I'm forced to sit on a beachdiscover 7 new words that are useful and interestingAnd some great listener feedba

172. The Secret to Indirect Questions! Jul 9, 2025 34:29 Welcome to Episode 172 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 vital importance of indirect questionsthe little trick that will help you know when an indirect question is wronghow to build an indirect question properly and what to do with the auxiliary verbAnd, as a bonus,

171. A mini guide to talking NUMBERS in English! Jul 2, 2025 29:43 Welcome to Episode 171 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:learn all about data and the three ways to say itunderstand the key mistake that most Spanish speakers make when they talk about percentageslearn how talk about trends and comparisons professionallyAnd what words you need whe

170. Little English Words that Open Big Doors! Jun 25, 2025 31:11 Welcome to Episode 170 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:have 7 little tricks that will make you sound more professional and politeunderstand why the British are overly obsessed with "please", "thank you" and "sorry"And become aware of how these polite constructions have been probl

169. El arte del pasivo-agresivo en inglés Jun 18, 2025 32:50 Welcome to Episode 169 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 learn:how I made an embarrassing mistake in Englishwhy the passive-aggressive is an essential part of your business English toolkit7 example sentences of what passive-aggressive isAnd why tone and body language are fundamenta

168. Ever heard a CEO say: "Gobbledygook"? Jun 11, 2025 37:03 Welcome to Episode 168 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 learn:Five strange new words that you probably think I just invented but are, in fact, real words that native speakers use.Why these words seem anything other than professional but that they can sometimes be used in business

167. PELIGRO: frases poco profesionales en inglés Jun 4, 2025 28:59 Welcome to Episode 167 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 learn:Why short simple phrases can seem abrupt and rude5 specific examples of this, which you yourself might be usingHow to correct them and the words needed to do soAnd why doing so can help you seem much more professional a

166. Your boss DOESN'T care about your accent! May 28, 2025 34:35 Welcome to Episode 166 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 learn:the key difference between an accent and pronunciationthe reasons why you shouldn't focus your efforts on accent reductionwhy an accent can actually be part of your personal brandingand a little story about 3 brothers w

165. You probably say this wrong... May 21, 2025 33:43 Welcome to Episode 165 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 learn:some key expressions about time and organisation of events and meetingswhy the expression "move forward" is confusing for both non-native and native speakerswhy the word "advance" is similarly confusingand some amazing

164. You think you understand English...until this happens... May 14, 2025 41:07 Welcome to Episode 164 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 learn:Why some words will make you feel intimidated even if you have studied a lotWhy 2 specific British TV series are very popular with language learnersHow to use 6 words that native speakers use that can be useful for both

163. Wait...how do you say "@" in English? May 7, 2025 39:45 Welcome to Episode 163 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 learn:how simple knowledge gaps can cause big problemsa little trick about how to remember the translation of "@"a few other essential punctuation issues that are vital when spelling your email addressand some great listener

162. Fluency means LAUGHING at your mistakes! Apr 30, 2025 47:40 Welcome to Episode 162 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 learn:why laughing at your mistakes is essential and shows confidencewhy in English we tell jokes and get jokesthe difference between laughing with someone or at someoneand some amazing little stories about some funny mistake

161. Why I care about...YOU Apr 23, 2025 41:07 Welcome to Episode 161 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 learn:Why I'm so motivated to turn up again and again to help you with your English.An experience that taught me how painful it can be, not to have the right words in a professional context.And some stories from you, the list

160. Want to sound smarter in English? Apr 16, 2025 30:06 Welcome to Episode 160 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 learn:exactly what the word "smart" meansfive professional verbs that are essential for businesseverything you need to know about Mr Smart and Mr TickleAnd some great listener feedback!This podcast helps you push your busines

159. Don't start your emails with "Dear"! Apr 9, 2025 42:20 Welcome to Episode 159 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 learn:why I get worried when I see an email starting with "Dear Sir"why "Dear" can seem too formal especially with native speakers4 alternatives to "Dear" that can remove barriersAnd what to write when you a emailing a group

158. Does GET confuse you? Apr 2, 2025 40:21 Welcome to Episode 158 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 learn:Why "GET" is so tricky for Spanish speakersWhy memorising all the meanings of GET is not the right approachThe 4 core meanings of GET and a few key phrasal verbsAnd the secret to learning get that most people missThis p

157. 4 little Fluency Tricks... Mar 26, 2025 38:46 Welcome to Episode 157 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 learn:a hard truth that is essential for your progresswhy ideas are more powerful than wordsthe rhythm of English and how it is different to Spanishand a little about chunking and why it's so powerful!This podcast helps you p

156. It's NOT your English. It's Psychology. Mar 19, 2025 33:27 Welcome to Episode 156 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 learn:why your brain suddenly freezes when you want to speak Englishwhat survival mode is all abouthow fear impacts your performance in EnglishAnd 4 strategies to deal with the fear and feel more comfortableThis podcast helps

155. Seven abbreviations that can cause problems! Mar 12, 2025 40:41 Welcome to Episode 155 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 learn:the main mistake Spanish speakers make with ASAPwhy PTO has two meanings rather than just oneall about CEOs and the C-suiteAnd the main pronunciation mistake with KPIThis podcast helps you push your business English com

154. Five COMMON mistakes in meetings! Mar 5, 2025 34:11 Welcome to Episode 154 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 learn:The complexities of "to" and when and where you need to use itThe grammar structure that is required with "must"Why the verb "discuss" cannot be connected with "about"Why decisions are MADE not TAKENAnd the "actually" c

153. Fix your prepositions with these 5 rules! Feb 26, 2025 33:56 Welcome to Episode 153 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 learn:why you can't translate word for word with prepositionsa smart little trick to help you remember how to use prepositions connected to timethe big difference between during, since and forAnd how movement can change every

152. 3 secrets to moving from B2 to C1! Feb 19, 2025 35:48 Welcome to Episode 152 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 learn:why learners so often get stuck at a B2 levelwhat exactly a plateau is and why it is problematic for language learners3 key strategies that will help you push forward and get closer to a C1 levelwhat exactly "shadowing"

151. A grammar trick nobody knows! Feb 12, 2025 33:30 Welcome to Episode 151 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 learn:exactly how adjectives are ordered in Englishwhy this rule is fascinating even for native speakershow to apply the rule in real life situationsAnd some practical examples from our own holiday experiences!This podcast he

150. 9 amazing facts about English! Feb 5, 2025 40:39 Welcome to Episode 150 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 English is full of French wordswhy English has no official governmental body protecting itthe most useful letter to have when you play scrabble in Englishand why over 1000 words are added to the English dicti

149. 3 reasons natives speakers confuse you! Jan 29, 2025 40:06 Welcome to Episode 149 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 native speakers are hard to understandwhy some natives will be harder to understand than others3 things that native speakers do that make it more tricky to understand themthe exact meaning of mash, shrink and

148. A NEWS update! Jan 22, 2025 32:26 Welcome to Episode 148 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 the 21-day February Challenge we are about to launchwhy it will help you with all those annoying business phrasal verbs you struggle withwhat will be included and how it will be organisedand a bit of feedback f

147. The Golden "ed" Rule! Jan 15, 2025 34:07 Welcome to Episode 147 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:how to apply the golden rule to your regular verbs in Englishdiscover why "d" and "t" sounds are so difficult for Spanish speakersand how to put the golden rule into practice and make sure you actually pronounce the past

146. The PLAN for 2025! Jan 8, 2025 34:49 Welcome to Episode 146 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:why Alastair and I still struggle with pipaswhat the actual translation for "pipas" ishow Alastair is better at eating grapes than his Spanish familywhat our New Years' resolutions are!the exciting plan we have for

145. Stop saying: "It's raining cats and dogs"! Dec 25, 2024 42:19 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 useyou will get 5 expressions that really are useful and applicable in a business con

144. 12 exciting NEW words! Dec 18, 2024 49:35 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 wordsyou will understand which of them Alastair and I actively useyou will be able to connect them to Spanish words you already knowAnd you will be able to start to push them into your

143. Do you FEAR English calls? Dec 11, 2024 41:45 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 Englishlearn about how Alastair and I have gone through the same difficulties in Spanishget 5 little tools that will help you push forward with your callsand a few little bonus words th

142. Sorry is the hardest word to say? Dec 4, 2024 35:45 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 listenersget 4 much better alternatives that will improve your approach and mindsetbecome clear that "sorry" itself is often overu

141. The No.1 mistake in written English! Nov 27, 2024 35:46 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 speakersunderstand why it's excessive use can cause more confusion rather than lesslearn about the interesting discovery that Alastair made when he read the same boo

140. Unlock smoother English with Connectors! Nov 20, 2024 31:15 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 meansunderstand why connectors are so essential to fluent communicationmake sure you are clear about 5 essential connectors and their alternativesand discover why the expression "on th

139. 5 things your English teacher NEVER tells you... Nov 13, 2024 39:26 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 dilemmawhy native speakers have a licence to make mistakesthe confusion about grammar rules and how important they really areand why perfect pronunciation is an illusionThis podcast helps you push yo

138. Lead in English WITHOUT fear! Nov 6, 2024 36:37 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 unusualAnd what strategy to use when you need to need to lead in Engl

137. A small trick with a BIG impact! Oct 30, 2024 42:05 Welcome to Episode 137 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 what the little trick with a big impact actually isbecome more aware of your internal dialogue about your Englishknow how to break the negative cycle if you have oneand, of course, some amazing listener feedback fr

136. Empathy, a super power? Oct 23, 2024 37:11 Welcome to Episode 136 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:be clear about the difference between a boss and leaderknow why empathy is such an amazing skill to haveget clear on 7 sentences express empathy in Englishunderstand why the word "empathic" does exist but is not usedAnd, as u

135. The ONE word challenge? Oct 16, 2024 35:08 Welcome to Episode 135 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:get to know why "leverage" is such a useful wordknow the 3 KEY contexts in which it is usedunderstand the connection to slot machinesAnd a little surprise BONUS at the end about a 2nd possible meaning of apalancar!This podcas

134. Five BIG tips for politeness in English! Oct 9, 2024 40:38 Welcome to Episode 134 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 how Alastair and I actually define Business Englishwhy we think politeness is one the key pillars of it.learn FIVE key tips connected to politeness which help you go way beyond just thank you and pleaseAnd some excel

133. The Paradox of Errors! Oct 1, 2024 48:19 Welcome to Episode 133 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 exactly what we mean when we stay there is a paradox about errorsknow what your mental approach to errors should becomprehend 5 key areas that errors can originate fromAnd understand why "milk" is much more popular

132. Seven BRAIN exploding words! Sep 25, 2024 36:34 Welcome to Episode 132 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 some Spanish words that really test your brain in terms of translation!understand why "merienda" doesn't exist in Englandknow why "madrugar" is different to an "early bird"And find out why "sobremesa" is confusing fo

131. Perfect English is NOT needed! Sep 18, 2024 44:25 Welcome to Episode 131 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:find out about whether Alastair or I are perfectionists!discover the fundamental problem about perfectionism and language learninglearn 5 key pieces of advice about avoiding perfectionismand get some amazing listener feedback

130. Understand the SCHWA sound! Sep 11, 2024 36:05 Welcome to Episode 130 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 wonderful world of the Schwa sound in Englishunderstand why it is so fundamental to pronouncing words correctly in Englishlearn why the word "chocolate" can help you understand the schwaand discover why those who

129. A SMASHING episode! Sep 4, 2024 35:07 Welcome to Episode 129 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 a smashing little anecdote from my holidayunderstand the two key meanings of "smashing"know how to express "denuncia" in Englishget our idea of what the meaning is behind the band name "Smashing Pumpkins"And wh

128. An essential MINDSET strategy! Aug 28, 2024 26:03 Welcome to Episode 128 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 it's fundamental to focus on YOUR race and nobody else's.understand why this approach is so important in remaining positive.comprehend why comparison with others is not fruitfulAnd why MINDSET is the key to your over

127. Five tricky business buzzwords! Aug 21, 2024 27:26 Welcome to Episode 127 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 why the word "slang" is fine but "slangs" isn'tknow why the plural of sheep is always "sheep" and not "sheeps"become aware of the meaning of bandwidth and brain dump in a business contextAnd why "circling back" can

126. The POWER of compounding! Aug 14, 2024 21:24 Welcome to Episode 126 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 the power of the compounding effect though an amazing story about a janitorunderstand exactly who a janitor isknow how the compounding effect can be compared to a snowballand understand how you can to apply all this to y

125. The SECRET to Chit-Chat Aug 7, 2024 37:18 Welcome to Episode 125 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 exactly what "chit-chat" meansknow why it is important say someone's name when you are speaking with thembecome aware of a technique that allows you to carry a conversation without saying very muchAnd understand wh

124. Beware of being the invisible man (or woman)! Jul 31, 2024 37:09 Welcome to Episode 124 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 how NOT to be the invisible man or womandiscover what drives Alastair up the walland know why I disagree with Mark TwainThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so th

123. Three ESSENTIAL business verbs! Jul 24, 2024 33:27 Welcome to Episode 123 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 how to use and build a sentences with the verb "emulate"understand the different uses of "engage" both in a business and non-business contextconnect with the verb "resonate" and how it can be used effectively in EnglishT

122. ¿"Un malentendido" en inglés? Jul 17, 2024 37:05 Welcome to Episode 122 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 two basic options to express a "malentendido"discover the word "rife"explore a strategy that I use to AVOID misunderstandings in the first placeAnd get 4 higher level expressions plus a BONUS that can be very helpful in

121. "Taxing" te suena a impuestos? Think again! Jul 10, 2024 37:16 Welcome to Episode 121 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:have a clear understanding of why "tax" and "taxing" are very differentknow the famous quote from Benjamin Franklin about "Death and Taxes"have a good idea of how to say "declaración de la renta" in Englishunderstand what CAN

120. The WHO not HOW method! Jul 3, 2024 33:41 Welcome to Episode 120 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 WHO NOT HOW methodknow how OUTSOURCING and DELEGATING differbecome aware of the terms DIY, hardware store and ironmongersAnd hear our answers to some of your questions!This podcast helps you push your business

119. The BEST book reading strategy! Jun 26, 2024 34:41 Welcome to Episode 119 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 best approach to reading books in Englishknow how to ensure that you get to the end of your booklearn how to really connect with your motivationand some interesting listener feedback!This podcast helps you push

118. ABBA and SUBTLE business messages! Jun 19, 2024 31:40 Welcome to Episode 118 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 what Alastair and I think of ABBAunderstand what my ABBA method was all about and why I made a BIG mistake with itknow 4 subtle sentences that have powerful passive aggressive meaningsAnd discover our response to som

117. How to START emails! Jun 12, 2024 38:23 Welcome to Episode 117 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 "dear" is a little old fashioned in terms of an email greetinghave an outline of 4 other options that work wellunderstand the difference between "Yours sincerely" or "Yours faithfully" at the end of emailsAnd some am

116. Some podcast NEWS and "buscarse la vida"! Jun 5, 2024 32:42 Welcome to Episode 116 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 our new approach to the podcast so that it's more interactivebe clear why "get a life" is NOT a great translation of "buscarse la vida"!get 4 good translations for that same expression!and know exactly which one is

115. Five KEY Phrasal Verbs for Interviews! May 29, 2024 31:00 Welcome to Episode 115 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:have heard 5 common interview questions with phrasal verbs in themtwo of which are connected to the general process of an interviewand three others that are related to skills and experience!with the aim of improving your pass

114. Six essential uses of the word "JUST"! May 15, 2024 32:04 Welcome to Episode 114 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:be able to use the word "just" in six completely different contextsunderstand why it is a very useful word for business contextsbecome aware of why "just" can make you sound more politeand get 3 BONUS expressions that include

113. The difference between "LIKE" and "AS" May 8, 2024 31:43 Welcome to Episode 113 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 the major common mistakes associated with LIKE and ASunderstand how "like" is used informally and as a filler wordAnd why "as" is often needed when you translate "cómo"This podcast helps you push your business English co

112. Avoid "I don't know" with these 4 strategies! May 1, 2024 34:17 Welcome to Episode 112 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 why Alastair and I needed to use these expressions frequently in the past as English teachersknow 4 essential strategies that will get you out of a tight corner when you don't know the answer to somethingAnd a usef

111. Confidence: The chicken or the egg? Apr 24, 2024 30:24 Welcome to Episode 111 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:have a new insight into the chicken and egg expressionknow the difference between a poll, survey and questionnaireget our opinion of what comes first: confidence or successAnd get a in-depth story of Alastair's experience lea

110. The FACE to FACE episode! Apr 17, 2024 37:46 Welcome to Episode 110 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 the exact translation of "tienes mucha cara"understand the difference between face and cheekbecome aware of many different expressions connected to the word FACEAnd feel as if you are literally sitting face to face with

109. Testing Alastair's Business English with a QUIZ! Apr 10, 2024 35:23 Welcome to Episode 109 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 in's and out's of what is quiz is and how to pronounce it.get a quick overview of 14 key business wordsdiscover just how well Alastair does in the testand test yourself in the process!This podcast helps you pus

108. Being foolish AND hacer el ridículo! Apr 3, 2024 30:16 Welcome to Episode 108 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 everything you need to know about April Fool's Day!be clear about exactly what a fool is!understand 2 specific expressions with the word "fool" in themAnd ensure that you will never again feel foolish when talking about

107. Everything you need to know about an "ENCHUFE"! Mar 27, 2024 32:54 Welcome to Episode 107 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 how to express the concept of an "enchufe" in Englishlearn what it means when we say "give it a plug"become aware of the expression "to pull the plug"And why it was very important for me to "plug away" when I first

106. Can YOU smell a rat? Mar 20, 2024 45:12 Welcome to Episode 106 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 the meaning of "to smell a rat"understand what a "fat cat" iscomprehend the concept of letting "the cat out of the bag"get a better understanding of "a lame duck"And get an idea of why you should avoid "a wild goose chas

105. Four KEY problems with "PRESENT" Mar 13, 2024 40:11 Welcome to Episode 105 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 number 1 mistake that most Spanish speakers make with the verb "present"learn THREE key alternatives to "present" depending on the contextknow how to use a phrasal verb to translate "presentarse"And, as a bonus,

104. Doubts about "hesitate"? Mar 6, 2024 29:10 Welcome to Episode 104 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 the REAL difference between "doubt" and "hesitate"understand why your brain chooses the word "doubt" 99% of the timeknow expressions such as "self-doubt" and "to cast doubt"And discover one of the longest BBC radio shows

103. Exploring the word "BUSINESS"! Feb 28, 2024 34:15 Welcome to Episode 103 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 spelling is a national obsession in the UKunderstand the expression "business as usual"know the meaning of "back in business"become aware of what it means when "someone means business"and how I got punished with the

102. How to express qualified agreement! Feb 21, 2024 30:03 Welcome to Episode 102 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 in's and out's of the word "career"gain a better perspective on the idea of a degreelearn how to express qualified agreement with the expression "to a certain degree"And understand other concepts such as "degre

101. Can you "prove" a wine? Feb 14, 2024 31:30 Welcome to Episode 101 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 how and when to use the verb "prove"understand the options available when you want to translate "probar"become aware that a prueba is NOT a proofAnd two little stories about medical tests and wine tasting!This podcast he

100. A SPECIAL Q&A Feb 7, 2024 35:09 Welcome to Episode 100 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 our recommendations in terms of online translation tools and grammar booksunderstand why I use "kind of" all the timeknow why Alastair is sloppy with his question tagsAnd understand why "feat" are NOT always those things

99. Most of my clients (99%) can't translate this correctly! Jan 31, 2024 26:46 Welcome to Episode 99 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 why "En los últimos años" is such a difficult phrase to translateget clarity on the word "few"know the difference between "some" and "few"And why a tiny little article can change the whole meaning of the word "few"T

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