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Discourse LabDaniel Idfresne (A Real New Yorker)In this Episode the boys are joined by Daniel Idfresne. Daniel is a moderate-conservative thinker and commentator who’s writing has been featured in Real Clear Politics, The Free Press, and The New York Post, among others. He’s also a native New Yorker and rising senior at Syracuse University. Tune in to hear Daniel’s opinion on NYC Charter Schools, rent control, Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory, and much more!You can check out some of his writing here:Mamdani’s Trump-Proof New York: Safe Haven for Criminal Migrants?Zohran Mamdani: ‘Working-Class’ Mayor for Upper...
2025-08-041h 39
Transforma tu inglés profesional174. Translating "ganas" correctly...Welcome to Episode 174 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:understand why my need for a hamburger inspired this episodeknow why so many of my clients say "Daniel, it's impossible to translate "ganas"get clear on the different options of translating "ganas" and a framework to remember the options correctlyAnd as usual some wonderful listener feedback!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2025-07-2338 min
Housed: The Shared Living PodcastInvesting in the Future of Student Living, HMOs, Market Trends, Student Wellbeing PLUS Ask the Experts feature on the Renters’ Rights BillSend us a textSeason 3, Episode 10 of the Housed Podcast.Sarah Canning, Deenie Lee, and Dan Smith are back, discussing all things student living:- Why supporting student wellbeing shouldn't be competitive - Are the latest PBSA operator updates indicative of the market as a whole?- UCAS data - what does this signify for the future of student accommodation, BTR and coliving?- The COHO Future of HMOs reportPLUS, Hollie Jordan-Wright from Howard Kennedy tackles your questions about the Renters’ Rights Bill.Our sponsor for this...
2025-03-2136 minHoused: The Shared Living PodcastBeing Shy About Sales in PBSA, the Gender Pay Gap, The Rental Living Salary Guide 2025, What is Hypermixity?Send us a textThis latest episode of Housed sparks a debate around #IWD2025 which is officially on Saturday 8th March this year. Sarah, Dan and Deenie share their views on the day and talk about virtue signalling and whether progress has been made in gender equality.The episode also covers:- Deverell Smith Rental Living Salary Guide 2025: hear our thoughts on - whether salaries should be published, the increase of leasing roles in BTR, is PBSA skirting around leasing and sales responsibilities and should community building be the responsibility of marketing? - N...
2025-03-0732 minHoused: The Shared Living PodcastFind out what students really want from their PBSA booking journey - with special guest Mariel Rubinstein from theEwordSend us a textThis week, Dan Smith and Deenie Lee are joined by a special co-host Mariel Rubinstein from theEword who brings insights from its latest report, looking into the digital journey students take when researching PBSA.We cover: - The latest trends in digital marketing.- How to define and effectively target your audience.- The importance of tracking performance and conversions to nurture long-term engagement.- The balance between brand awareness and sales conversion – is there enough time and budget for both?- The role of social me...
2025-01-1738 minTransforma tu inglés profesional91. A collection of VERY confusing words!Welcome to Episode 91 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know the difference between wound and woundlearn that a sea bass is very different to a bass guitarbe completely clear about wind and windno longer be confused by content and contentAnd finally discover whether Alastair ever recorded a record when he was playing in a band!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2023-12-0637 minTransforma tu inglés profesional90. Are you ready for this "cracking" episode?Welcome to Episode 90 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:understand why Alastair and I were so confused when we heard the expression: "Es un crack"learn why "cracking" is an alternative to the word "amazing"know why someone can be "crackers"learn that "crackers" are GREAT with cheeseAnd understand the ins and outs about "Christmas Crackers"!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to t...
2023-11-2938 min
Up Wi' The Bonnets PodcastCraig Robertson InterviewThis week, we are joined by Deefiant hero, Craig Robertson as we talk over him playing in Cammy Kerr's testimonial as well as being called up to play for Dundee during the turbulent 2010-11 season.Intro track title: ChangeArtist: My Monthly DateMaterial: https://bit.ly/3jOgoq1License: https://bit.ly/3VEly4ZEdit: Voiceover added to trackLicense terms: Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)Edited by: Daniel Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-221h 04Transforma tu inglés profesional89. Going beyond the word: Expensive!Welcome to Episode 89 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:be able to express the idea of "algo caro" without using "expensive"learn all about the words "pricy" and "steep"understand why the word "budget" causes so much confusionget to grips with the best translation of "no me lo puedo permitir"And a great story about how Alastair recently renovated his house!This podcast helps you push your b...
2023-11-2232 minTransforma tu inglés profesional88. Tres maneras AVANZADAS de decir "mantenerme informado"Welcome to Episode 88 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know the two basic translations "mantenerme informado"become aware of why you can't use the verb "maintain" in this contextlearn three other options that include the words posted, loop and clue.And you will find out why Alastair is mostly kept in the loop by his clients!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to t...
2023-11-1541 minTransforma tu inglés profesional87. Are you BORED of BOARD games?Welcome to Episode 87 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know how to translate "juegos de mesa" properlyunderstand what it means to go back to the drawing boardhave a better idea of what exactly a boarding school isknow that when you have boarded a plane, you are actually onboardAnd finally, understand why Alastair needed a haircut 40 years ago when he was playing a board gameThis podcast helps y...
2023-11-0837 minTransforma tu inglés profesional86. Pies and EmpanadasWelcome to Episode 86 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know exactly what a pie isunderstand the difference between a pie and a cornish pastyknow a song about American piebe clear about the translation of "casero"And have five useful pie expressions in your head!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
2023-11-0138 minTransforma tu inglés profesional85. Three tasty expressions!Welcome to Episode 85 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:Know why Alastair and his wife are chalk and cheese in some aspectsWhat it means when someone is "full of beans"Why is great to be as cool as a cucumberAnd out take on the Victoria Beckham "ajo" controversyThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
2023-10-2536 minTransforma tu inglés profesional84. Bulls and ElephantsWelcome to Episode 84 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know the meaning and idea of the word "bullish"discover two key "bull" expressions for the business worldunderstand why a bull replaces an elephant in some circumstancesAnd find out when both of us "took the bull by the horns"!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
2023-10-1830 minTransforma tu inglés profesional83. The problem with "presumir"!Welcome to Episode 83 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today we have an amazing show lined up for you and by the end of it you will:know that presumir and to presume are wildly differentunderstand how best to use the expression "show off"3 top alternatives to the standard translation of "presumir"And why I sometimes show off about building the Wimbledon roof!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve y...
2023-10-1137 minTransforma tu inglés profesional82. A THOUGHT provoking episode!Welcome to Episode 82 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.By the end of today's show you will:Know the difference between "think of" and "think about"Understand why I find it difficult to sleep if I'm thinking about somethingBecome aware of the in's and out's of mediation and how it can help stop thinkingAnd discover the somewhat special skill that Alastair has related to "thinking about nothing"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
2023-10-0433 minTransforma tu inglés profesional81. Let's call the whole thing off (British vs American English)Welcome to Episode 81 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.By the end of today's show you will:Know the difference between an eggplant and an aubergineThe story behind a classic songWhy the Beatles wanted to use "yeah" instead of "yes"And why both Alastair and I are not big fans of "gotten"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-09-2732 minTransforma tu inglés profesional80. The ESSENTIAL "aprovechar" episodeWelcome to Episode 80 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.By the end of today's episode you will:Be able to translate "aprovechar" 4 different waysUnderstand that "to take advantage" is NOT always a positive expressionFind out that "chips" are not necessarily something you can eatThe verb "to seize" and how it connects to "carpe diem"And a few stories from Alastair's trip to ParisThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve y...
2023-09-2031 minTransforma tu inglés profesional79. The Paella + Chorizo ScandalWelcome to Episode 79 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:An interesting restaurant name and slogan that I came across recentlyHow to translate the word: "polémica" into EnglishThe Jamie Oliver chorizo scandalThe difference between a "plate" and a "dish"And why desserts are often called "pudding"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international ca...
2023-09-1339 minTransforma tu inglés profesional78. Why Alastair and I left home at 17 years of age!Welcome to Episode 78 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the British leave the nest so early!The expression: The chicken and the eggThe concept of grants, loans and debtHow decisions are often embedded or ingrained in cultureAnd why Alastair went to university in the golden age!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
2023-09-0629 minTransforma tu inglés profesional77. La diferencia entre "worth", "worthwhile" and "worthy"Welcome to Episode 77 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why supply and demand determine "worth"The concept and idea of "surplus"Whether going to university is worthwhileAnd what "to be worthy of something" actually meansThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-08-3033 minTransforma tu inglés profesional76. Something EXCITING in the pipeline!Welcome to Episode 76 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Pipelines and how they work. The expression "sneak preview". The words, "launch" and "release". And some exciting news about a project that we're working on.This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-08-2326 minTransforma tu inglés profesional75. Alastair's Murphy's Law ExperienceWelcome to Episode 75 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How Alastair's recent experience with the British sun perfectly describes the meaning of Murphy's LawAnother similar expression that includes cookies and crumbs (migas)How French expressions have infiltrated into the English languageAnd why these expressions are so useful if you want to make your team members feel better when something goes wrong!This podcast helps you push your business English communication s...
2023-08-1626 minTransforma tu inglés profesional74. A top notch passive aggressive phrase!Welcome to Episode 74 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:an intriguing story of a cat and a landladyhow to use "are you aware of" in three different formsthe underlying meanings in each caseand why underlying meanings are the essence of business communicationThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!W...
2023-08-0927 minTransforma tu inglés profesional73. The hidden complexities of "meet"Welcome to Episode 73 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How translating "conocer" can result in errorsWhy "una reunión" is not a "reunion"How to express the idea that you "met" someone by chanceAnd how Alastair and I actually metThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!WHEN YOU AR...
2023-08-0231 minTransforma tu inglés profesional72. Six Super Phrasal Verbs for Meetings!Welcome to Episode 72 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why calling something off has nothing to do with calling anyoneWhy bring something forward can be utterly confusingWhy "look into" can get you out of tight cornersThe meaning of "press on" which does not mean "encender"And why meetings are rarely productive if they "drag on"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
2023-07-2632 minTransforma tu inglés profesional71. The magic of modalsWelcome to Episode 71 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The dangers of the imperative formThe magic of modalsThe power of softening your messageAnd how to use "shall"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!WHEN YOU ARE READY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN: COACHING 1 to 1: If you w...
2023-07-1930 minTransforma tu inglés profesional70. Decision making - The Thermomix Challenge!Welcome to Episode 70 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How we accepted a Thermomix Challenge from one of our Fluency Community MembersCultural differences between Spain and the UK related to expensive kitchen appliancesKey vocabulary connected to decision making processesHow to talk about pros and consAnd my own real experience buying a ThermomixThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
2023-07-1134 minTransforma tu inglés profesional69. LOSE vs MISSWelcome to Episode 69 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it's highly unlikely that you have "lost your train"And why that sentence is entertaining for English teachersWhen and how to use miss and lose properlyWhat Alastair and I actually miss about the UKAnd how to describe someone who is "despistado"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
2023-07-0537 minTransforma tu inglés profesional68. A "bear" is NOT always an "oso"Welcome to Episode 68 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The hidden meaning behind the brand "Pull and Bear"An explanation of the expression "to bear something in mind"The meaning of "bare feet", a "bare mountain" and a "bare cupboard" And a strange conversation about bare bears!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
2023-06-2836 minTransforma tu inglés profesional67. Negotiating expressions 101Welcome to Episode 67 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What it means when you have your back up against the wallWhy it's great if you have the upper handWhy standing your ground is sometimes necessaryThe meaning of "my hands are tied"And why British politicians love u-turnsThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
2023-06-2134 minTransforma tu inglés profesional66. The "ING" invasion into Spanish!Welcome to Episode 66 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The difference between footing, running and joggingThe mysteries of "puenting"Why "un parking" and "un camping" are so confusing for native speakersAnd how the ING form became so fashionable in the Spanish language!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!W...
2023-06-1439 minTransforma tu inglés profesional65. Any "teething problems"?Welcome to Episode 65 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Brackets and bracesWhether teeth have any skin or notWhy people become long in the tooth as they get olderNational differences in terms of having a sweet toothWhy you might fight for something tooth and nailAnd how baby's teething problems can be applied to businessThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you c...
2023-06-0737 minTransforma tu inglés profesional64. Must-know COLOUR idioms for business!Welcome to Episode 64 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Dealing with red tape, being in the red and getting caught red-handedGetting the green light and being green with envyA black and white situation or a grey areaAnd a story about passing with flying colours This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-05-3137 minTransforma tu inglés profesional63. The complexities of "asumir más responsabilidad"Welcome to Episode 63 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The importance of being able to express "asumir más responsabilidad" in EnglishWhy "assume" is a false friend for Spanish speakersThe phrasal verb that you MUST know if you want to translate this expression correctlyAnd stories from both Alastair and I about when we took on more responsibility!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next le...
2023-05-2430 minTransforma tu inglés profesional62. Three key proverbs that you MUST know!Welcome to Episode 62 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:how a drop in a glass of water is similar to a straw on a camel's backthe connection between bears and chickenswhy Spanish uses a gun but English uses a stone!And the reason why Alastair never forgets to buy some fruit when he visits his mother-in-law!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level s...
2023-05-1732 minTransforma tu inglés profesional61. The "vergüenza" issueWelcome to Episode 61 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why you probably translate "vergüenza" incorrectlyThe key differences between the words "shame" and "embarrassing"How best to express 3 different "vergüenza" expressions in EnglishAnd an embarrassing story about Alastair to do with guitar cablesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-05-1035 minTransforma tu inglés profesional60. Four tricky "SÍ" expressions!Welcome to Episode 60 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How to translate "sí o sí" so that you don't say "yes or yes"Why "un día sí, un día no" is NOT "one day yes, one day no"How to create a rebuttal using the word "do"And the best way to translate "a que sí"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next le...
2023-05-0328 minTransforma tu inglés profesional59. OJO: "A mi cargo" is NOT "in my charge"Welcome to Episode 59 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Three fantastic alternatives for "a mi cargo"Why Alastair was not cut out to be a managerWhen and how to use the word "boss"And how I manage my team of coaches and teachers!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-04-2426 minTransforma tu inglés profesional58. Do you need to "change the chip"?Welcome to Episode 58 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why even English teachers sometimes speak Spanglish!The reason why "change the chip" is not English4 great alternatives that you can use insteadWhy you can't just say "change my mind"And why I needed to change my mentality when I first started publishing content on LinkedIn!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
2023-04-1926 minTransforma tu inglés profesional57. Be very careful with "INVITO YO"Welcome to Episode 57 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why translating "invito yo" is so troublesomeThe key phrase to avoid like the plague5 great options that can be used correctlyThe meaning of the word "treat"And the difference between Spain and England when it comes to who pays when it's someone's birthday! This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
2023-04-1232 minTransforma tu inglés profesional56. Would you go to work in your "birthday suit"?Welcome to Episode 56 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What it means to be "worse for wear"What happens when something "wears out"The difference between working hard and hardly workingAnd what it means when you say that you are wearing your birthday suit!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-04-0532 minTransforma tu inglés profesional55. ¿Puedes expresar lo que NO SOPORTAS?Welcome to Episode 55 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why you can't use the word "support" for the translation of "no lo soporto"What the best translation really is!How to use the word "support" correctly in EnglishAnd what type of organisations it is actually possible to support!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve y...
2023-03-2931 minTransforma tu inglés profesional54. Phrasal verbs with GET!Welcome to Episode 54 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it is important to "get by" even when you have limited resourcesWhy Alastair and I often need to "get down to" recording material for our Fluency CommunityAnd why it is frequently difficult to "get something off the ground"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve y...
2023-03-2233 minTransforma tu inglés profesional53. Un MASTERCLASS sobre "get"Welcome to Episode 53 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How "get" can mean "conseguir" but not always!The 3 other key meanings of "get" that you must know.How "get" can be used in phrasal verbsWhy "get" is often known as a "comodin"And how "get" is used when there is a change of state!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
2023-03-1532 minTransforma tu inglés profesional52. First Year Anniversary EpisodeWelcome to Episode 52 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:All the best bits of the past year which includes:The most intriguing stories that have come up!A review of some key business expressionsAn overview of some wonderful anecdotesAnd of course to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for being a part of our community! This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2023-03-0837 minTransforma tu inglés profesional51. Cómo decir "al final" en inglésWelcome to Episode 51 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How little prepositions can make a big differenceThe difference between "in the end" and "at the end"Alastair's story about Costa Rica and ThailandThe pleasures of reading travel guide booksWhy Alastair was crying into his beer at the end of a recent football match!And a complete digression into English accents!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills t...
2023-03-0133 minTransforma tu inglés profesional50. Make or DO for business?Welcome to Episode 50 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The make vs do basicsWhy "make" is connected to lots of business wordsA "make" and "do" business role playAll the details about a recent mistake that Alastair "made"And why you always "do" business with someone!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career g...
2023-02-2236 minTransforma tu inglés profesional49. La diferencia entre "especially" y "specially"Welcome to Episode 49 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The important pronunciation issues connected to especially and speciallyThe key differences in meaning between both of themA cheesy song with the word "especially"And why you are often on safer ground if you use "especially"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!
2023-02-1536 minTransforma tu inglés profesional48. Four PROFESSIONAL ways to say "no lo sabìa" in English!Welcome to Episode 48 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How to go beyond "I didn't know that" with 4 key phrases which include:I was unaware of thatThat came as a surprise to meI was in the dark about thatAnd that was news to mePlus, a little story about the Spanish tax system that I wasn't completely aware of.This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2023-02-0831 minTransforma tu inglés profesional47. How to avoid problems with "used to" and GENDER!Welcome to Episode 47 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it's important to understand how to use "it" with "used to"How long it took Alastair to get used to driving in SpainThe difference between "try it" and "try to"Why gender is a big issue for your EnglishWhy the word "hermanos" is difficult to translateAnd why you can sometimes use "they" instead of "he/she"This podcast helps you p...
2023-02-0138 minTransforma tu inglés profesional46. Eliminate confusion with these TOP tips!Welcome to Episode 46 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why "it" is such an important word and why leaving it out it can create massive confusionHow to structure a sentence so that everybody understands what you like and who likes whoWhy "too much" is always negative in English and why that makes it difficult to like something "too much"And the classic he/she confusionThis podcast helps you push y...
2023-01-2544 minTransforma tu inglés profesional45. Three FUNDAMENTAL expressions to land the JOB OF YOUR DREAMS!Welcome to Episode 45 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it's important to show that you are willing to go the extra mileWhat is means to be committedWhy Alastair was committed to his objective of seeing a Led Zeppelin concert but less committed to his first jobAnd why it's vital to be results-driven in many business rolesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next l...
2023-01-1834 minTransforma tu inglés profesional44. How you can TRANSFORM your CV!Welcome to Episode 44 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it's always best to say CV rather than "curriculum" except in the US where they use a French word!Why Alastair sometimes uses the Spanish pronunciation for Linkedin!The strategy you should adopt if you need to translate your CV into EnglishA few key words that you MUST get right when you are talking about your qualificationsAnd some common pitfalls in terms o...
2023-01-1147 minTransforma tu inglés profesional43. How to disagree like a PROWelcome to Episode 43 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why disagreeing politely is hard to do but is key to your professional successThe 4 key strategies you can use to ensure that you don't cause offenseAnd a BONUS expression that you can use if you cannot come to an agreementThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and a...
2023-01-0429 minTransforma tu inglés profesional42. New Year's Special!Welcome to Episode 42 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:English traditions on New Year's EveWhere people go to celebrate in the UKThe song that everybody sings but nobody knowsThe grape eating skills of two EnglishmenAnd why buying grapes in the UK on New Year's Eve can lead to lots of interesting conversations!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
2022-12-2731 minTransforma tu inglés profesional41. The Christmas Special!Welcome to Episode 41 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The key differences between a Spanish and an English ChristmasHow to say "noche buena"The meaning of boxing dayThe timing of King's Christmas messageAnd, of course, Christmas food!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!WHEN YOU ARE READY YOU M...
2022-12-2132 minTransforma tu inglés profesional40. Películas: Seven KEY STRATEGIES to understanding themWelcome to Episode 40 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why you should NOT try to understand everything when you are watching a filmWhy it is important to connect with your interestsWhy you should be wary of accentsWhat your strategy should be with subtitlesWhy it is great to listen to something twiceWhy the issue of volume is fundamental And which type of film genres you should avoidThis podcast helps you p...
2022-12-1446 minTransforma tu inglés profesional39. Deal or NO deal?Welcome to Episode 39 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The word deal in all its forms!From a generic business deal to expressions like "It's a done deal"The type of deals that you might find in shopsTo even a person who you would describe as a dealer and could even work in a dealership!And, of course, the very important verb form: "to deal with something"This episode is clearly a "b...
2022-12-0739 minTransforma tu inglés profesional38. ¿Estafa, timo y robo en inglés?Welcome to Episode 38 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why I went on a busman's holidayHow a taxi driver ripped me offHow to translate a "vende humos" or "vende motos"The meaning of the word "gullible"And the importance of the expression: "good value for money"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international c...
2022-11-3038 minTransforma tu inglés profesional37. SUPER expressions with SINKWelcome to Episode 37 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Elon Musk's publicity stunt with a sinkWhat a "sinking feeling" meansWhen and how you have to "sink your drink"Why it is good to "sink your teeth into something"How to explain trends with the verb "sink"And why "rats always abandon a sinking ship"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
2022-11-2336 minTransforma tu inglés profesional36. Seven POWERFUL business words that are TRUE FRIENDS!Welcome to Episode 36 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why English teachers MODIFY their language sometimesWhy the word COMPLICATION is a good alternative to the word "problem"How the word CERTAINLY can be used instead of "yes"Why LEVERAGE reminds me of my physics classes at schoolAnd why a lot of Spanish words are actually TRUE FRIENDS not false onesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills t...
2022-11-1631 minTransforma tu inglés profesional35. Why a "FIESTA" is NOT always a PARTY!Welcome to Episode 35 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the translation of the word "fiesta" can cause problemsHow you should describe a "fiesta" in your "pueblo"Why a "street party" in the UK only happens once every 25 years!Everything you might need to know about "third party" insurance!And why a party during the COVID pandemic lockdown can mean that you lose your job as the leader of a political party!
2022-11-0931 minTransforma tu inglés profesional34. Six EXTRA HELPINGS of FALSE FRIENDS!Welcome to Episode 34 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What an ARGUMENT really is!Why a "COMPLIMENT" is not a "COMPLIMENTO" Why you need to know the word: WARNINGThe difference between "FAMILIAR" and "FAMILIAR"And why an orchestra needs a "CONDUCTOR" but not a "CONDUCTOR"!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career g...
2022-11-0238 minTransforma tu inglés profesional33. Advanced expressions with "RUN" that you NEED TO KNOW!Welcome to Episode 33 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How running a business often runs in the familyWhy is best NOT to run out of things, especially petrol!Why running late can often make you run around like a headless chickenHow to run up a bill in barWhy it is always fantastic to run a tight shipAnd why it is sometimes important to run things past your boss!This podcast h...
2022-10-2636 minTransforma tu inglés profesional32. Six FANTASTIC advanced business expressions!Welcome to Episode 32 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What it means to be working "flat out"Why it is important to be "on track" and NOT "off track"Why you can't always "bank on" something or someoneWhy some candidates "bring more to the table" than othersAnd the difference between "winging it" and doing something "off the cuff"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2022-10-1938 minTransforma tu inglés profesional31. Mouth to mouth marketing?Welcome to Episode 31 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Alastair's recent accident (don't worry he is fine, just a little bruised)The importance of "word of mouth" marketingWhy "mouth to mouth" is different to "word of mouth"Why Alastair pronounces "Linkedin" incorrectlyAnd why you need to know the word "brand" and NOT get confused with the word "mark"This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2022-10-1235 minTransforma tu inglés profesional30. Transform your English with the word "SPOT"Welcome to Episode 30 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What it means when you "spot something"The connection between trainspotting and bird spottingWhy it's GREAT to spot a problem earlyWhat it means when someone tells you that you are "spot on"Why it is best to avoid both a "spot of bother" and a "tight spot"And the context where you might have a "spot of lunch" and beer might "hit the s...
2022-10-0536 minTransforma tu inglés profesional29. How to make BIG meetings run SMOOTHLY!Welcome to Episode 29 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The meaning and role of the "chair"How to express "convocar una reunión" correctlyThe importance of the agenda and the items on itMy story about when I had to write an "acta" in LondonAnd of course AOB, an important abbreviation!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally an...
2022-09-2828 minTransforma tu inglés profesional28. The DANGERS of saying "I don't care"!Welcome to Episode 28 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the difference between "I don't care" and "I don't mind" is so fundamental.Why "I don't care" is often used incorrectly by Spanish speakers!Why Alastair has a strange tea drinking habit for an Englishman but he doesn't care!And why you should NEVER say "I don't care" to your boss.This podcast is aimed at helping you push your b...
2022-09-2025 minTransforma tu inglés profesional27. Ten AMAZING alternatives to "I THINK"Welcome to Episode 27 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the devil is always in the detailWhy you need alternatives if you want to sound professionalWhy there are very subtle differences between the alternatives we have suggestedWhy some alternatives are more formal and others less soAnd why you should choose your favorites and put them into practice as soon as you can!This podcast is aimed at helping you push y...
2022-09-1435 minTransforma tu inglés profesional26. ¿Existen realmente 6 formas de decir "caerse" en inglés?Welcome to Episode 26 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the verb "fall" by itself is GREAT to describe business trendsWhy "fall down" is a favourite for Spanish speakers but is often incorrectHow my parents recently fell over in dramatic fashionWhy you can only fall off something when you have already got on itAnd why there is a slight but significant difference between fall through and fall out.This podcast i...
2022-09-0729 minTransforma tu inglés profesional25. Cinco "phrasal verbs" de negocios que debes saberWelcome to Episode 25 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why politicians often "step down" because of a scandalWhy businesses often "branch out"Why it is not only airplanes that "take off"Why it is important to "figure out" things in a business environmentAnd why business deals or projects sometimes fall through. This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
2022-08-3136 minTransforma tu inglés profesional24. Five "top notch" business expressions with the word "top"Welcome to Episode 24 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why being "tipped for the top" is good news for your careerWhy "over the top" is often OTTWhy "off the top of my head" is a great expression if you are not 100% sure about somethingAnd why "top drawer" and "top notch" are very similarThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level s...
2022-08-2431 minTransforma tu inglés profesional23. Siete expresiones para negociar en inglésWelcome to Episode 23 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why it is important to have a little "give and take" during a negotiationWhy it is important to "stand one's ground" in certain circumstancesWhy "holding all the cards" is a powerful place to beAnd why you can't always "have your cake and eat it"This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level s...
2022-08-1735 minTransforma tu inglés profesional22. Can you be friends with "amigos falsos"?Welcome to Episode 22 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why some words are false friendsWhy they can trick us so often5 classic false friends that you MUST know and remember!Including: actually, sensible, compromise, assist and casualtyAny why you need to "cambiar el chip" to overcome problems with false friends.This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you c...
2022-08-1034 minTransforma tu inglés profesional21. Seis alternativas para "very important"Welcome to Episode 21 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why using synonyms can make you sound more professionalWhy repeating the same words again and again can have a negative impact on your messageWhy learning alternatives to common expressions like "very important" is vitalAnd why some alternatives are easier to remember than othersThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
2022-08-0326 minTransforma tu inglés profesional20. Problems with the words "cliente" and "presupuesto"Welcome to Episode 20 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How to use the words "quote" and "budget" correctlyEverything you need to know about "quotation marks" and "quotes" from famous people.The key differences between a "customer" and a "client"Why I call my students "clients" and NOT customersWhy there are always some exceptions to the rule especially connected to internal business jargonAnd why some football fans object to being called "customers"
2022-07-2734 minTransforma tu inglés profesional19. Money ModismosWelcome to Episode 19 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What is means to be "right on the money"Why you shouldn't "break the bank" very oftenThe reason why "money talks" in many situationsWhy it is often best to "put your money where you mouth is"And why in English things sometimes cost "an arm and a leg" This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills t...
2022-07-2031 minTransforma tu inglés profesional18. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre "GROW" y "GROW UP"?Welcome to Episode 18 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The common mistakes that happen with "grow up"In what context you SHOULD use "grow up"Why most of the time you should use "grow" instead of "grow up"How to use the word "growth"And why Mr Bean is a good anecdote about "growing up"This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the n...
2022-07-1325 minTransforma tu inglés profesional17. Las dificultades de "LEND" y "BORROW"Welcome to Episode 17 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why "lend" and "borrow" are trickySome common mistakes that you should avoidWhy the SUBJECT of your sentence is KEY!A story about my Spanish nephew who BORROWED my bikeAnd some interesting listener feedbackThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career g...
2022-07-0623 minTransforma tu inglés profesional16. ¿"Confidence" o "Trust"? ¿Qué diferencia hay?Welcome to Episode 16 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How to translate of "confió en él"Why trust is NOT confidenceThe difference between confidence and arroganceWhat preposition to use WITH the verb "trust"A story about trust on a Greek islandAnd some GREAT listener feedbackThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve you...
2022-06-2924 minTransforma tu inglés profesional15. Common mistakes with the verb "ganar"Welcome to Episode 15 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the verb "ganar" is hard to translate into EnglishThe key differences between the verbs beat, win and earnWhen you should use the verb "gain".And some interesting listener feedback!This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your international career goals!W...
2022-06-2225 minTransforma tu inglés profesional14. Cómo ser una superestrella al teléfono en inglésWelcome to Episode 14 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:why communication on the phone is more difficult than face to facesome expressions to clarify meaning on the phonewhat to say when you are having technical problems on the phonehow to deal with your own stress about communicating on the phoneand why practice makes perfectThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next l...
2022-06-1527 minTransforma tu inglés profesional13. Is a "montaña rusa" FUN OR FUNNY?Welcome to Episode 13 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The difference between "fun" and "funny"The translation of "parque de atracciones"Why Alastair hates roller coasters but is not a "aguafiestas".How native speakers differentiate between the two meanings of "funny".And, finally, a little bit of listener feedback about the verb "pick".This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level s...
2022-06-0828 minTransforma tu inglés profesional12. 7 alternativas para "Can you repeat that, please?"Welcome to Episode 12 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why "Can you repeat that, please?" is not an ideal expression to use in meetings.7 alternatives that work much much better!The importance of the verb "to clarify".Why reformulation is so important.And, finally, a little bit of listener feedback.This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you c...
2022-06-0123 minTransforma tu inglés profesional11. ¿Sabes lo que significa "to get to grips with"?Welcome to Episode 11 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:What the expression "to get to grips with" means.Why I needed to get to grips with many issues when I moved school as a child.The reason I can speak 4 languages.Why I don't get stressed when I don't understand something in a foreign language.And, the expression "by the skin of your teeth".This podcast is aimed at helping y...
2022-05-2529 minTransforma tu inglés profesional10. Take your SMALL TALK to the next levelWelcome to Episode 10 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why SMALL TALK is so importantWhy many people find small talk MORE difficult than a business meeting Why questions are the secret to success with small talk and social English in generalSimple questions structures that can help when you feel stuckAnd, the difference between direct and indirect questionsThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills t...
2022-05-1830 minTransforma tu inglés profesional9. Aprende a utilizar el phrasal verb: End up!Welcome to Episode 9 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The meaning of the phrasal verb: to end upAlastair's TEFL storyMy story about my first intensive week in SpainThe meaning of the term "gap year"What it means when you "put someone up for the night"And, why native English speakers have no idea what phrasal verbs are This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills t...
2022-05-1135 minTransforma tu inglés profesional8. Quiero dejar de traducir en mi cabezaWelcome to Episode 8 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Whether you should REALLY be trying to stop translating in your brain.Why it is important to understand how your brain works.The differences between the conscious and subconscious brain.Some key metaphors so that the process of making yourself more fluent is understandable.How many times you need to use a word before it moves from one part of the brain to a...
2022-05-0430 minTransforma tu inglés profesional7. Sacked, fired or dismissed?Welcome to Episode 7 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:The expression "out of the blue"!Why the verb "to sack someone" is mostly used in the UK!The difference between "to dismiss someone" and "to be made redundant"An interesting term called "gardening leave"And, how to translate "alta" and "baja" into EnglishThis podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level s...
2022-04-2731 minTransforma tu inglés profesional6. Every cloud has a silver lining!Welcome to Episode 6 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why the word "couple" can be tricky!Why we don't use the expression "my half orange" in English!How to use the expression "every cloud has a silver lining"And why it is it not always bad when you are fired!This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you c...
2022-04-2027 minTransforma tu inglés profesional5. Are you feeling under the weather?Welcome to Episode 5 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:Why I'm feeling under the weather!A few alternatives to translating the word "ganas"!The many contexts within which you can use the word "fancy".And how to use the words "mates" and "partner" correctly".This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
2022-04-1329 minTransforma tu inglés profesional4. Toasts, cheers and hugs!Welcome to Episode 4 of the TRANSFORMA TU INGLÉS PROFESIONAL podcast!I'm your host Daniel Smith.Today I will be talking with Alastair, an AMAZING coach from my team, all about:How "a toast" can cause confusion!Why you need to know the word "cheers" and how to use it!Why "hugs" are nice but not always appropriate.And the key difference between "looking forward to" and "look forward to".This podcast is aimed at helping you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
2022-04-0627 min