public speaking

101 Must-Know Transition Phrases for Engaging Presentations Online

By: Paola Pascual on January 17, 2024

Giving presentations is often feared by many professionals, but if the presentation is online and you’re not a native speaker, things get even trickier. One tip to make things easier? Learn useful phrases to help you navigate your presentation. In this article, you will find lots of helpful resources to give remarkable presentations. Listen to […]

Spooky Halloween Idioms For Any Day Of The Year

By: TalaeraTalks on October 31, 2022

In this Halloween-themed post, we look at some spooky idioms that you can use for Halloween or any other day of the year. Le’ts start with a little story. Play the episode above and count all the idioms you can hear. Many organizations have a skeleton in the closet, and this Halloween story is about […]

Top 18 American Idioms According To Research

By: TalaeraTalks on September 6, 2022

Language is much more than just vocabulary and grammar. It consists of multiple elements, including idioms. Learning idioms goes beyond learning vocabulary. It is about learning the culture, as they reflect social norms, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions. These fixed expressions are a fascinating and colorful part of the English language, and they highly affect fluency, […]

How to Speak Up in Meetings – Effective Strategies To Speak With Confidence

By: TalaeraTalks on August 16, 2022

If you find it hard to speak up in meetings, you’re not alone. For many non-native English speakers, speaking up in a work meeting is nerve-wracking. And it can also be so for native-English speakers. Many of our learners ask us how to speak better English so they feel more confident in meetings. Sometimes, it’s […]

5 Odd But Common American Idioms And Their Origins

By: Simon Kennell on August 9, 2022

Let’s learn a bit of history! In this post, we show you five very common idioms that are used in American English. We’ll go over some examples, their definition, and their backstory. Understanding where these idioms come from will help you remember them better.

3 Quick Public Speaking Tips For Your Next Presentation

By: Simon Kennell on July 18, 2022

Preparing for a big presentation in English can be scary, especially when it’s not in your native language. The fear of not sounding intelligent enough, stumbling over words, or getting stuck when asked a question is common among non-native English professionals. We understand how challenging this can be, and that’s exactly why we’ve put together […]

5 Effective Strategies To End A Presentation

By: Paola Pascual on February 7, 2022

You just gave a great presentation in English… And it’s time to conclude. If you think all the work is done –watch out! Did you know that the beginning of your presentation, together with the end of it, are the most important parts of your speech? This is what your audience will remember best, so […]

How To Bring Across Your Main Idea In A Presentation Effectively

By: Paola Pascual on January 11, 2022

Have you ever seen a presentation at work and, at the end, wondered: “So, what whas the main idea here?” More often than not, an idea makes sense in our head, but when we try to express it, we’re end up being all over the place. Some people get overwhelmed when they need to prepare […]

How To Start a Presentation: Follow These 4 Easy Steps

By: Paola Pascual on November 29, 2021

Giving professional presentations is a fundamental skill to succeed in any global business environment, regardless of your role. And the beginning of your presentation, together with the end of your presentation, might be the most important part of your speech. It can also be the most awkward part, too. In this post, you will learn […]

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