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In this episode, I share practical English phrases for Zoom meetings - from introducing yourself, to interrupting politely, to ending a call smoothly. I’ll also tell you about the time I introduced my...

6 Sep 202511min

In this episode, I show you how to start and end your emails in English so they sound polite, professional, and natural. Even if you’re using AI tools to draft your emails, the tone is something you n...

29 Aug 20259min

In this episode, I talk about how to ask for help at work in English - without feeling embarrassed or unprofessional. I’ll share some useful workplace phrases you can use right away, plus a cheeky sto...

25 Aug 20256min

In this episode, I share practical phrases for asking for directions in English without panicking - plus tips for understanding the answers you get. I’ll tell you about the time I got completely lost ...

21 Aug 20259min

In this episode, I teach you how to complain politely in English - whether you’re at a restaurant or staying in a hotel. I also share the story of the time I found a huge wolf spider in my hotel bathr...

18 Aug 20259min

My mother-in-law is flying from Chile to visit us in Adelaide - and she doesn’t speak English! In this episode, I share 10 practical travel phrases to help her (and you!) survive an airport in an Engl...

15 Aug 202516min

Deadlines don’t have to be stressful! In this episode, I share clear, polite, and professional ways to talk about deadlines at work - whether you’re setting one, asking about one, or running late. I’l...

13 Aug 20259min

What on earth is a 'smoko'? In this episode, I unpack this very Aussie workplace term and explains when and how it’s used - plus, she shares other fun Aussie slang like 'arvo' and 'sickie'. If you're ...

11 Aug 20256min