Advanced English Communication for Professionals
by Advanced English
Latest episode
Why You're Friendly With Everyone (But Close to No One)
Why You're Friendly With Everyone (But Close to No One)
About this podcast
At Advanced English, we teach you to speak English fluently and confidently through real-world English conversations and the exploration of American English culture.
Our goal is to improve your fluency, confidence, and clarity when speaking English.
While we focus on improving English communication and conversation, we also help improve your English grammar, English comprehension, and English listening skills.
Learn about your teachers Mary Daphne (Ed.M., Columbia University) and Greg (MBA, Wharton School of Business ) here: https://advancedenglish.co/about
Episodes
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- Why You're Friendly With Everyone (But Close to No One) · 19 minDo you ever feel like you have plenty of warm, pleasant five-minute chats at work, in classes, or around your neighborhood, yet somehow never cross the line into actual…
- How to Jump Into a Conversation Without Overthinking · 8 minLearning how to jump into a conversation without overthinking comes down to what happens in the first three seconds after an idea pops into your head. If you frequently want to…
- Why You Go Quiet Around People (Even When You Have Something to Say) · 19 minEver drive home from a dinner or a team meeting and think of the exact thing you wanted to say—fully formed, funny, and right on point—only after you're back by yourself? When…
- Stop Giving Generic Answers: How to Be Yourself Without Oversharing · 10 minDo you ever walk away from a conversation wishing you had brought a little more of your real voice into the room—instead of defaulting to "Good, thanks" or "Anywhere is fine"?…
- Stop Saying "Sorry" for Having an Opinion in English · 11 minDo you ever hold back your real thoughts in English because you’re worried about sounding too direct, blunt, or rude? Or maybe you start your sentences in meetings with "Sorry…
- Stop Overexplaining in English: Sound Confident Without Talking Too Much · 30 minDo you ever start answering a question in English… and then realize you’re still talking long after you made your point? Maybe you add extra details, soften your opinion…
- How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval · 9 minDo you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you? Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don’t…
- How to Walk Into a Room with Confidence and Presence · 30 minDo you ever walk into a room and instantly feel awkward, nervous, or unsure of what to do? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to walk into any room with more confidence, presence…
- How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing · 9 minBeing vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy…
- How to Be More Likable in English Conversations Without Trying Too Hard · 30 minDo you want to sound more natural, warm, and likable in English conversations — without feeling fake or trying too hard? In this lesson, you’ll learn how likability works in real…
- How to Be More Charismatic in English Conversations Without Being Fake · 34 minWant to sound more charismatic in English conversations — without pretending to be someone you’re not? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to become more engaging, confident, warm…
- How to Stop Overthinking Conversations and Speak with Confidence · 11 minDo you replay conversations in your head, overanalyze your tone, or assume everyone noticed that one awkward thing you said? In this video, I break down why we overthink…
- Stop Freezing When Speaking English: What to Say When Your Mind Goes Blank · 32 minDo you ever understand English… and then suddenly freeze when it is your turn to speak? If your mind goes blank when speaking English, this lesson will help you stop freezing…
- How to Be Yourself at Work and Still Sound Professional · 15 minDo you feel like you have to perform at work just to sound professional? Learn how to be yourself at work, communicate naturally, and still sound confident and polished. In this…
- Stop Rambling: How to Speak Clearly and Confidently in English · 37 minDo you ever start speaking in English and feel like your answer gets longer, messier, and less clear the more you talk? In this lesson, I’ll show you how to stop rambling and…
- Why Trying to Be Perfect Makes Stage Fright Worse (and What to Do Instead) · 19 minStage fright doesn't get better when you try to be flawless. It gets worse. In this video, I'll show you why perfectionism is one of the biggest reasons people freeze under…
- How to Stop Caring What People Think of You | Stop Overthinking & People Pleasing · 31 minDo you replay conversations in your head, overthink what you said, or worry too much about how you come across? In this video, we’re talking about how to stop caring so much what…
- How to Stop Oversharing | Be Vulnerable Without Saying Too Much · 34 minHow do you open up without saying too much? In this video, you’ll learn how to stop oversharing, how to be vulnerable in a healthy way, and how to build trust without feeling…
- Stop Getting Interrupted: How to Master Your Voice & Command Respect · 13 minDo people talk over you in meetings, on Zoom calls, or in high-stakes conversations? If you’re smart, prepared, and capable — but still find yourself getting interrupted — the…
- How to Look More Confident With Your Body Language · 10 minWhat makes someone seem powerful before they even speak? In this video, we’re talking about how to look more confident with your body language; not in a fake, performative way…
- Alysa Liu’s Secret: How to Use 'Strategic Scarcity' to Command Respect · 8 minWhile the world celebrates Alysa Liu's 2026 Olympic Gold and her homecoming rally in Oakland today, they're missing the real masterclass. In this video, we break down the Social…
- Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Ever in the AI Era (From Someone Who LOVES AI) · 11 minAI can write emails, generate presentations, and even simulate conversations. But there is one thing it still can’t replace: human communication. In this video, I explain why…
- They asked if she was a machine. Her response is a masterclass. · 6 minIn the 2026 Winter Olympics, a reporter asked Eileen Gu a question that sounded like a glitch in the matrix: "Do you think before you speak?" Effectively, they were asking, "Are…
- The "Pensive" Method: How Eileen Gu Thinks Faster Than You · 5 minEver feel like your brain is "buffering" when you try to speak English under pressure? In this video, we deconstruct the exact communication strategy Eileen Gu used to shock…
- Stop Being the “Quiet Person” (The 3-Second Rule) · 9 minThe AI generated the report. The data is perfect. But the room is silent. Who is going to lead the decision? In the AI-Era, information is a commodity. AI can write your…
- The Science of Rejection How High-Status People Stay Grounded · 9 minMost people view rejection as a personal verdict. High-status individuals view it as essential data. If a "No" feels like a physical punch to the gut, it’s not a sign of…
- How the 1% Speak Under Pressure (C-Suite Secrets) · 9 minEver wondered how top executives stay perfectly calm when the stakes are at their highest? In this lesson, we’re deconstructing the "1% Communication Framework"—the exact social…
- Why "Smart" People Are Bad at Empathy (Neuroscience of Charisma) · 5 minAre you broadcasting on a frequency that no one is tuned to? 📡 Discover why high intelligence often creates a "Logic Gap" that kills your influence. I’m breaking down the…
- Stop Rambling: 3 Frameworks to Get to the Point Instantly · 10 minStop losing your audience in meetings. If you’ve ever been told to “get to the point,” these 3 executive communication frameworks will help you speak clearly, concisely, and with…
- The 3 Second Brain Hack to Stay Calm Under Pressure · 6 minStuck in a high-stakes meeting and feeling your brain freeze? Learn the scientifically proven, 3-second neuroscience hack to stop an "Amygdala Hijack" and regain instant control…
- How to Be the Most Charismatic Person in the Room Without Saying a Word · 6 minHave you ever felt the interest leaving someone's eyes while you're talking? Most people think charisma is about what you say—but the "Social Cheat Code" to becoming instantly…
- Stop Being Just Fluent! Design Your Social Authority in English (Phase 2) · 19 minAre you an executive who feels "stuck" at the level of fluency? You’ve mastered the grammar and the vocabulary, but in high-stakes meetings, you still feel like you’re hitting…
- Why People Overlook You at Work and How to Fix Your Social Skills in English · 19 minHave you ever felt like you’re speaking, but no one is actually listening? You have the skills and the experience, yet you're still getting passed over for high-visibility…
- The #1 Reason You Lack Confidence (And How To Fix It FAST) · 11 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
- Stop Speaking English So Fast! The Real Secret to Sounding Fluent and Confident · 7 minEver felt the pressure to speak English fast so you sound fluent? 🗣️ Here’s the truth: speed doesn’t equal fluency — and trying to talk faster might actually be holding you back…
- Never Feel Awkward Again: 5 Social Skills That Make You Instantly Confident · 10 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Do you ever feel awkward in social situations? 🫣 You’re…
- Beat Social Anxiety: 7 Mind Hacks That Changed My Life · 13 minIf you're tired of social anxiety controlling your life, this video is for you. These 7 powerful mind hacks are the exact science-backed techniques that helped me go from shy and…
- The 7 Charisma Habits That Make People INSTANTLY Like You · 9 minEver wonder what makes some people so magnetic? It's not magic, it's charisma. In this video, we break down the 7 specific habits you can learn today to become more charismatic…
- Fluent Communication in English: What REAL Success Looks Like (Beyond Grammar) · 10 minClick here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
- The #1 Communication Secret for Success in North America (WIIFT Explained) · 9 minReady to learn the single most powerful communication secret for your success in the US and Canada? This video reveals a simple framework that will fundamentally change how you…
- Ethical Influence: The HIDDEN Psychology To Get To YES in Communication (Without Being Sleazy!) · 9 minWant to be more persuasive without feeling like a fraud? In this video, we unlock the hidden psychology of ethical influence that helps you get to "YES" in any conversation…
- The Confidence Myth: What They DON'T Teach You About Self-Belief · 9 minIs "confidence" just a feeling you're supposed to magically have? Think again! We're debunking the biggest myths about self-belief that are holding you back from becoming your…
- Speak Fluent English & Influence Anyone: Push-Pull Technique (Advanced US/Canada) · 10 min✅Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Want to speak English more persuasively…
- The 7-Letter CODE to Make Anyone Say YES (CLARITY Framework Revealed) · 11 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Unlock the 7-letter CODE that can make anyone say YES! In…
- Why People Really Trust You (Or Don't) - And 5 Ways to Fix It · 7 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Ever wonder why some people instantly command…
- How to Introduce Yourself in English Clearly and Confidently—in 60 Seconds · 14 minClick here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
- Why Leaders Ignore Your Ideas (And How to Pitch Without Overwhelming Them) · 9 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
- They’ll Never Forget You… If You Do This When You Speak in English · 16 minClick here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891If you want to leave a lasting impression…
- This One Skill Makes You Instantly More Likable, Trustworthy, and Persuasive · 17 minBoost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
- How to NEVER Run Out of Things to Say in English! · 16 minClick here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨…
