Why Feedback Needs More Than “I’m Right”: Phrases you can use when someone disagrees with you
I made a big mistake the other day. I was giving feedback to someone on something they had done. Recently, I have started giving written feedback rather than verbal feedback. This means the feedback is asynchronous. In other words, I write the feedback, the other person reads it in their own time, and then they […]
Want to Sound More Like a Native Speaker? Stop Apologising!
Have you ever noticed how often non-native English speakers apologise during conversations? They apologise for grammar mistakes, for forgetting words, or even for their accents. Ironically, native speakers rarely do this. So, if you’re aiming to sound more natural and confident when speaking English, the first step is simple: stop apologising. Let’s dive into common […]
Good Enough
Here’s the thing: If you’re waiting to feel completely confident before stepping into real-life scenarios (like job interviews, meetings, or conversations with new people), that moment may never arrive. Confidence doesn’t appear magically. It builds through action, experience, and yes… through making mistakes. Breaking your bubble Your English-speaking comfort zone might look like: To truly grow […]