Talaera Talks - Business English Communication
Presenting in a meeting, networking at an event, and selling a product have one thing in common – they all require excellent communication skills.
Join Paola, a business communication and culture expert at Talaera, as she explores what it takes to stand out in the international job market.
Alongside guest speakers who have successfully carved their paths in the global business arena, you'll discover practical advice, key vocabulary, cultural insights, and essential tools to take your career to the next level.
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Episodes
112 episodes
111. Does Your Language Level Impact Career Growth? - With Oana Iordachescu
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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40:35
110. Two Languages, Two Personalities? What Science Says About Bilingual Brains
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.Learn about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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9:08
109. Career Progression: Key Tips and Idioms for Success - With Michael from The Level Up English Podcast
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 start...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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49:48
108. How to Master Business English Vocabulary - With George E.
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.Get episode video clips on Talaera's LinkedIn:
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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19:22
107. How Copywriting Can Transform Your Career - With Gary Stringer
Learn how copywriting can transform your career and discover lots of tips and strategies you can start using today to improve your copywriting skills.In this episode, we talk to Gary Stringer, Senior Content Marketing Manager at HowNow ...
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Episode 107
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42:45
106. Navigate Cultural Differences in Business Communication - With Teacher Chanelle
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 i...
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Episode 106
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14:11
105. How Inclusive Communication Can Help Career Progression - With Ming Wu
Learn how inclusive communication will help you progress in your career.Today's guest, Ming Wu, is a respected writer and advisor on inclusion, teaching and consulting for top international companies. Drawing from her own experience, Ming s...
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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47:25
104. Building Confidence in Business English Conversations - With Christina Smith
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 entreprene...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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20:43
103. Stakeholder Management: Setting Clear Expectations - With Amy Malin, ex-Google Sales and L&D Leader
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.Amy Mali...
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Episode 103
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55:21
102. Top Skills for an International Business Career - With Slack L&D Expert
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!).🎙️ Helena Nacinovic ...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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44:46
101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work
Get 7 practical tips to feel more confident speaking English at work. After a summer break, we're stronger than ever. More tips, more stories, and a very exciting opportunity to improve your business English skills for free until t...
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Episode 101
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40:38
100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work
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. The...
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Episode 100
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42:30
99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three
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.
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Episode 99
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4:25
98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines
Boost your email open rates with effective subject lines.
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Episode 98
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5:27
97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing
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.Read all the tips on our blog:
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Episode 97
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13:20
96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained
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....
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Episode 96
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10:00
95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl
🎙️ 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 🙂🇩🇰).In this episode, you'll learn learned:- How to navigate...
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Episode 95
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52:08
94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms
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...
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Episode 94
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9:05
93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair
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 a...
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Episode 93
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47:21
92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills
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...
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Episode 92
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15:13
91. What To Do When You Can't Find the Right Word?
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 manage...
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Episode 91
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10:07
90. How to Run More Successful Meetings with Felix Zeltner
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 eff...
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Episode 90
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44:59
89. Hi, Hey, or Dear? Choose the Right Email Greeting
✉️ Learn how to choose the right email greetings for every situation.Read all the email greetings you'll need for work on the Talaera blog: https://blog.talaera.com/email-greetings
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Episode 89
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10:01
88. Impactful Presentation Structure - Bottom-Up or Top-Down?
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 su...
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Episode 88
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7:47
87. Get Your Message Across - 4 Tips on Clear Speaking
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...
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Episode 87
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11:30