Podcast

The English with Kirsty podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their English skills and particularly for those who want to improve their business English. It’s also for those who are not specifically learning another language, but who want to get their message across better, and to take a deeper look at the ways in which we communicate with others.

I cover a wide range of topics, such as business English, tips for learning, grammar, vocabulary and effective communication in English.

Drawing on my experience both as a teacher of English and as a Communications Manager, I enjoy working with people to help them communicate clearly and confidently in English. If you’d like to find out more about what I do, you can send me a message using the contact form to arrange an introduction meeting. You can also come along to one of my conversation club events if you would like a chance to practise speaking English.

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      Episode list

      You can read the show notes and listen to each episode by clicking on the links below.

      1. Episode 241 – Diego Perez on how video games helped him to learn English
      2. Episode 240 – Megan Miller on

        language habits and routines and Megan’s podcast for Spanish learners

      3. Episode 239 – Craig Wealand on the Cambridge speaking exam and his podcast for learners of English
      4. Episode 238 – Renata Fernandes on inclusive communication
      5. Episode 237 – How volunteering can help you to become more proficient in another language
      6. Episode 236 – Nick Nasev on Australian English
      7. Episode 235 – 3 members share their experiences of my conversation club for general conversation
      8. Episode 234 – Christine Konstantinidis on how mind maps can help you to develop your language skills
      9. Episode 233 – My interactive workshop about how you can use podcasts to improve your language skills
      10. Episode 232 – Mónia Filipe on how working abroad can help with your language skills
      11. Episode 231 – Which words do you want to delete from your active vocabulary?
      12. Episode 230 – Alice MANSAUD on being yourself and how podcasts can help us to learn
      13. Episode 229 – What is my conversation club and how can it help you?
      14. Episode 228 – How friends can help you to learn another language
      15. Episode 227 – Rita and Kirsty on podcasting, how languages open doors for us, and our events for language professionals
      16. Episode 226 – Lynne Swain on what happens in our brains when we are nervous and what we can do instead
      17. Episode 225 – Marta Pagans on the power of saying “no” as freelancers and when we’re using another language
      18. Episode 224 – Leda shares how reading can help you to develop your vocabulary and broaden your perspective
      19. Episode 223 – Isabelle Cottenet on pronunciation tips and the use of music in language learning
      20. Episode 222 – Rita Gonçalves and Kirsty on learning languages as an adult
      21. Episode 221 – Mira Rutter – how emersion helps when you’re learning a new language
      22. Episode 220 – doing something fun – I put my new Romanian skills to good use
      23. Episode 219 – Diana Silva Franco – learning languages needs to be fun!
      24. Episode 218 – Creating written or spoken content in another language
      25. Episode 217 – Antoni Moroto, the Medical Communicator
      26. Episode 216 – Sancha Moran on working with multiple languages and bringing children up multilingually
      27. Episode 215 – my conversation with my good friend Rita Prazeres Gonçalves on languages, why they are so important to us, and how we help others to learn
      28. Episode 214 – Nadezhda Chalykh on intercultural communication
      29. Episode 213 – Leanna Lee on learning new languages independently as an adult
      30. Episode 212 – Maribel Aburto on founding a new business and using language skills to reach new clients
      31. Episode 211 – 5 things to think about when learning a new language independently
      32. Episode 210 – Bogdana Teglas – why you need a plan in business and language learning
      33. Episode 209 – Sorina Dascal – if you don’t know something, ask
      34. Episode 208 – Focus on your message – 5 things to think about
      35. Episode 206 – Jane Eggers – From online to offline – how real life conversations help you build your network
      36. Episode 206 – 8 ways to improve your active language skills
      37. Episode 205 – Don’t use automatic translation sites for your emails in English
      38. Episode 204 – Happy New Year (time sensitive offer)
      39. Episode 203 Anja Rhode on learning German, practical tips for language learners, and a project for people who want to work in Germany
      40. Episode 202 – Carol Constant interviews me!
      41. Episode 201 – Alina Bota on marketing coaching and developing your brand voice in another language
      42. Episode 200 – Be in the right mindset before you attend meetings in another language
      43. Episode 199 – Carol Constant on brain training and remembering new words
      44. Episode 198 – Things I want to continue and things that don’t work – what I’ve learned from my language discovery journey so far
      45. Episode 197 – Ana Mihaela on making a good impression and tips to improve your LinkedIn Profile
      46. Episode 196 – German speakers – are you using these terms and phrases that sound like English, but which might be confusing for other English speakers?
      47. Episode 195 – 3 things that we need to do less as our language skills improve
      48. Episode 194 – Better business networking in English – with news about my new course to help people feel more comfortable when networking in English.
      49. Episode 193 – Interview with Nicole Hynec about learning additional languages as an adult
      50. Episode 192 – Interview with Jennie Eriksen with tips for being authentic at online networking and looking after your voice
      51. Episode 191 – The importance of listening … to yourself speaking English
      52. Episode 190 – Interview with Nic Călinoiu about his experiences of learning multiple languages and moving internationally for work
      53. Episode 189 – Interview with Eva Tunez Salvador about translation and localisation
      54. Episode 188 – Interview with Kathryn and Zanne from Acrobat Global about how communication is everyone’s responsibility – including native speakers
      55. Episode 187 – How to become a better listener
      56. Episode 186 – Interview with Craig Smith about proofreaders, editers, and tips for checking your own writing
      57. Episode 185 – Supporting staff to find the right language training and use their new knowledge at work
      58. Episode 184 – Rachel Surtees on the stories we tell ourselves and others
      59. Episode 183 – Communicating with difficult colleagues
      60. Episode 182 – Janina Neumann on being bilingual and communicating effectively across different cultures
      61. Episode 181 – Lauryn Bradley’s tips on communicating well to make a good impression and build strong business relationships with customers
      62. Episode 180 – 8 tips for better online meetings
      63. Episode 179 – Writing your first book, and online writing retreat – interview with Jennifer Jones
      64. Episode 178 – materials – interview with Cara Leopold
      65. Episode 177 – Using apps for language learning – my experience using Duolingo
      66. Episode 176 – Interview with Gabriel Clark – part 2
      67. Episode 175 – Interview with Gabriel Clark – part 1
      68. Episode 174 – Our new coffee and conversation club for learners of English
      69. Episode 173 – 8 things you shouldn’t do if you’re preparing for exams
      70. Episode 172 – Get back on the horse – even experienced language learners get it wrong sometimes
      71. Episode 171 – 12 things I’ve learned during 8 years of working from home full-time
      72. Episode 170 – Interview with Jane Eggers on using a second language at work
      73. Episode 169 – Some challenges and solutions I’ve encountered as I use my second language at work
      74. Episode 168 – New year, no more wasted opportunities
      75. Episode 167 – 9 problems and solutions for talking about your job in English
      76. Episode 166 – Getting the most out of social situations – part 1
      77. Episode 165 – Taking calls in another language – unexpected questions
      78. Episode 164 – New site for additional services, new 30-day language challenge, and new language practice clubs
      79. Episode 163 – English practice for those who are not looking for a teacher
      80. Episode 162 – How practising with others can help you, and my new conversation groups for adult language learners
      81. Episode 161 – Experienced language learners – you can still find a new challenge today!
      82. Episode 160 – Why exam grades are not always a reflection of your language skills
      83. Episode 159 – Interview with Corinne Wilhelm from Byte-sized English
      84. Episode 158 – Answers from the wise old owl – why is it “a reply” but not “an information” or “a feedback”?
      85. Episode 157 – 10 time management tips for studying English
      86. Episode 156 – You don’t have to understand everything in order to learn something
      87. Episode 155 – What is your ideal working environment?
      88. Episode 154 – 10 questions interviewers might be asking themselves at your job interview
      89. Episode 153 – Recognising your bad habits can help you to become better at writing because you know what to look out for
      90. Episode 152 – 10 things that I don’t want to do at the beginning of this new year
      91. Episode 151 – The ED sound at the end of words
      92. Episode 150 – What can I do to improve my English this Christmas time?
      93. Episode 149 – When the language is fine, but it’s still a bad email
      94. Episode 148 – Lessons from a learner – what to do when you don’t understand something
      95. Episode 147 – Choosing the right podcast to help you to learn
      96. Episode 146 – Wise old owl – recommend and suggest
      97. Episode 145 – When using the telephone isn’t the best way to get the job done
      98. Episode 144 – Don’t do these annoying things on social media
      99. Episode 143 – Feel, look, and taste – when verbs can be followed by adjectives
      100. Episode 142 – Tips to help you overcome your fear of public speaking
      101. Episode 141 – Is it good if an English teacher speaks your native language?
      102. Episode 140 – 11 tips for giving a presentation as part of a job interview
      103. Episode 139 – Wise old owl – below, beneath, under, or underneath?
      104. Episode 138 – 20 things you shouldn’t do if you want to win an argument
      105. Episode 137 – Even advanced learners should never stop learning
      106. Episode 135 – Filler words and when they can become a problem
      107. Episode 135 – Pronouncing the TH sound
      108. Episode 134 – Better English in 2018 – summing up
      109. Episode 133 – The silent T
      110. Episode 132 – Better English in 2018 – learning new vocabulary
      111. Episode 131 – How thinking differently about grammar can improve your language skills
      112. Episode 130 – Better English in 2018 – listening skills
      113. Episode 129 – 5 things that could derail your language learning progress
      114. Episode 128 – Better English in 2018 – speaking skills
      115. Episode 127 – Saying that you think something is a bad idea
      116. Episode 126 – Better English in 2018 – how can other people help you?
      117. Episode 125 – Pronunciation – the silent L
      118. Episode 124 – Better English in 2018 – improving your writing skills
      119. Episode 123 – Words and how they sound in spoken English
      120. Episode 122 – Better English in 2018 – reading
      121. Episode 121 – Why speaking less in meetings could be good for you
      122. Episode 120 – Better English in 2018 – what’s getting in your way?
      123. Episode 119 – Dietary requirements and planning meetings
      124. Episode 118 – Better English in 2018 – how will you do it?
      125. Episode 117 – Better English in 2018 – what’s your plan?
      126. Episode 116 – Staying safe on business travel
      127. Episode 115 – Ending calls with people who won’t stop talking
      128. Episode 114 -New Year celebrations in the UK
      129. Episode 113 – Bonfire Night – November 5th
      130. Episode 112 – Being unwell
      131. Episode 111 – 11 things that you should avoid when selling products or pitching ideas
      132. Episode 110 – Language that you shouldn’t copy from native speakers
      133. Episode 109 – Answers from the wise old owl
      134. Episode 108 – Dealing with difficult colleagues
      135. – Episode 107 – Business English vocabulary quiz
      136. – Episode 106 – UK Bank Holidays
      137. – Episode 105 – 10 foods that you may be offered in the UK
      138. – Episode 104 – Tips for situations at work in which you’re the only non-native speaker
      139. – Episode 103 – 7 things that you can do on holiday to practice your English
      140. – Episode 102 – Adjective order – how to decide which word goes first when you’re describing something
      141. – Episode 101 – Speaking skills – when did I stop being afraid to speak German?
      142. – Episode 100 – 100th episode celebration
      143. – Episode 99 – Place names in the UK
      144. – Episode 98 – I’m worried that I won’t understand what people say to me in English
      145. – Episode 97 – Make listening a habit
      146. – Episode 96 – Why don’t people do what I ask them to do?
      147. – Episode 95 – Dog idioms
      148. – Episode 94 – Improving your English whilst studying in the UK
      149. – Episode 93 – Is your writing style appropriate for your audience?
      150. – Episode 92 – Summer weather idioms
      151. – Episode 91 – 10 ways in which taking part in conversations can help you to become a better listener
      152. – Episode 90 – 8 reasons why students don’t like to speak in language lessons and what can be done to solve the problems
      153. – Episode 89 – 5 important language learner lessons
      154. – Episode 88 – Preparing to present in English – getting ready for your question and answer session
      155. – Episode 87 – If something goes wrong, don’t make things worse!
      156. – Episode 86 – Find out what really works for you!
      157. – Episode 85 – 10 words that can follow the word “look”
      158. – Episode 84 – 10 mistakes that people make with language exchanges
      159. – Episode 83 – Reading tips – what you should and shouldn’t do
      160. – Episode 82 – The Sunday roast
      161. – Episode 81 – If you want to improve your listening skills, be a good listener in your native language too
      162. – Episode 80 – Things to consider when presenting information online
      163. – Episode 79 – Audio books – the forgotten resource for listening skills
      164. – Episode 78 – 10 vocabulary tips
      165. – Episode 77 – Idioms about hands, fingers and thumbs
      166. – Episode 76 – Don’t make these mistakes in your out of office reply!
      167. – Episode 75 – Why pay for language training when there is so much free material online?
      168. – Episode 74 – Mistakes to avoid with dates and times
      169. – Episode 73 – Learning tips for introverts
      170. – Episode 72 – What do people from the UK think about Christmas in other parts of Europe?
      171. – Episode 71 – What do people from other parts of Europe think about Christmas in the UK?
      172. – Episode 70 – What activities did I do with my language exchange partners?
      173. – Episode 69 – English for Greek speakers
      174. – Episode 68 – The importance of listening to customers
      175. – Episode 68 – The small things count – customer service and showing that you’re interested
      176. – Episode 66 – Questions for the wise old owl
      177. – Episode 65 – What to do if people are unkind about your English
      178. – Episode 64 – CVs and job applications – interview with Andrea Hartenfeller
      179. – Episode 63 – 7 problems with English texts that could cause people to leave your website
      180. – Episode 62 – Language tandems – interview with Christine Konstantinidis
      181. – Episode 61 – Questions that you shouldn’t ask at a job interview
      182. – Episode 60 – English for French speakers – interview with Cara Leopold
      183. – Episode 59 – Animal names that can also be verbs
      184. – Episode 58 – Interview with Shannon Kennedy – language emersion
      185. – Episode 57 – How podcasts can help you to improve your English
      186. – Episode 56 – English for Romanian speakers
      187. – Episode 55 – Advantages of learning English as part of a group
      188. – Episode 54 – How can you persuade customers to trust you?
      189. – Episode 53 – It’s hard to understand English-speaking customers and colleagues
      190. – Episode 52 – Are you annoying your readers?
      191. – Episode 51 – Went, was, been, and gone.
      192. – Episode 50 – Celebrating success
      193. – Episode 49 – Food idioms
      194. – Episode 48 – Keep yourself accountable
      195. – Episode 47 – What to do when you lose your motivation
      196. – Episode 46 – advantages and concerns about online learning
      197. – Episode 45 – Sentences with give, take, do and make
      198. Episode 44 – Why learning individual words isn’t enough
      199. Episode 43 – How Facebook groups can help you with language learning
      200. Episode 42 – Idioms – parts of the body
      201. Episode 41 – The wise old owl answers your questions
      202. Episode 40 – Learn a language in your lunch break
      203. Episode 39 – What English people say and what they really mean
      204. Episode 38 – Is it good to learn English idioms?
      205. Episode 37 – Nic helps us to prepare for job interviews
      206. Episode 36 – Ask the wise old owl
      207. Episode 35 – What are the advantages of attending a language course?
      208. Episode 34 – I’m worried about my pronunciation
      209. Episode 33 – idioms about horses
      210. Episode 32 – Don’t confuse your readers + my new book is available
      211. Episode 31 – common mistakes part two and CV/interview training prize draw
      212. Episode 30 – common mistakes and CV/interview training prize draw
      213. Episode 29 – Germans in the UK
      214. Episode 28 – I’ll do it myself
      215. Episode 27 – Getting your voice heard in meetings
      216. Episode 26 – The apostrophe
      217. Episode 25 – Learn while you cook and learners helping learners
      218. Episode 24 – English Christmas traditions
      219. Episode 23 – Just say “no”!
      220. Episode 22 – Wintry weather idioms
      221. Episode 21 – Mistakes that I have made as a language learner and how you can avoid making them
      222. Episode 20 – How to get the best out of language exchanges
      223. Episode 19 -Conversation with Natasha Reddrop from Grammar Debugged about job interviews
      224. Episode 18 -Heteronyms – same spelling, different pronunciation
      225. Episode 17 – Do you want to write a good CV and come across well in interviews?
      226. Episode 16 -Interview about English and German with Jane Eggers from Jane Eggers Translations
      227. Episode 15 -Keeping conversations going and avoiding awkward silences – 3
      228. Episode 14 -Keeping conversations going and avoiding awkward silences – 2
      229. Episode 13 -Keeping conversations going and avoiding awkward silences – 1
      230. Episode 12 -What is a personal learning network and why do I need one?
      231. Episode 11 – Homophones – same sound, different spelling and meaning
      232. Episode 10 – 10 common mistakes made by German speakers who are learning English.
      233. Episode 9 – Talking about training and development.
      234. Episode 8 – What prevents us from speaking and what can we do about it?
      235. Episode 7 – 10 tips for effective communication on the telephone 3/3
      236. Episode 6 – 10 tips for effective communication on the telephone 2/3
      237. Episode 5 – 10 tips for effective communication on the telephone 1/3
      238. Episode 4 -“I don’t know!”.
      239. Episode 3 – learning with people who don’t speak your language
      240. Episode 2 – using your journey to work for language learning
      241. Episode 1 – introduction

      “Kirsty ist toll! Ich bin so froh, dass ich sie gefunden habe: Ihr Englischkurs ist nur für mich. Im Einzelunterricht, noch dazu mit einer Muttersprachlerin, lerne ich viel mehr als in anderen Kursen. Weil ich einfach mal frei sprechen kann. Kirsty und ich besprechen ausführlich alle meine Fragen, ohne dabei andere SchülerInnen zu langweilen. Aussprache, Grammatik, Kommasetzung – nichts kommt zu kurz. Dabei ist Kirsty immer wertschätzend, was ich sehr genieße. Unsere Gespräche über Gott und die Welt sind außerdem sehr bereichernd. Ich bin absoluter Fan von Kirsty und will nie wieder aufhören. Danke, Kirsty!”
      Birgit Weber

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