Express to Impress Podcast

Tune in to the latest episode of the Express to Impress podcast to hear the best of 2020!

We'll review successes in 2020, and you'll hear clips from the most popular episodes. If you missed them the first time or want to reinforce your learning, you won't want to miss it.

You'll hear clips from the most popular episodes:
-How to Answer "Can you tell Me About Yourself?"
-Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning
-How to Answer "Why Should We Hire You?"
-How to Learn A New Language

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Is English your second language? Do you work with native English speakers? Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with your native English speaking colleagues.

“Shy Away” is one of NINE phrases and idioms you’ll learn in the 30th episode of the Express to Impress podcast. 

This episode is part two of How to Answer Interview Questions Without Rambling. 

Stay tuned until the end of the episode when you will get homework to continue to improve your English communication skills. 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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American interviewers want to hear precise, simple, and clear answers. They don’t want to hear rambling or layered communication. Australians, Canadians, and Germans appreciate this communication style too.

On the other hand, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese interviewers are more likely to appreciate sophisticated, nuanced, and layered communication styles. 

In this episode, we dive into communication styles by nationality, and you’ll learn how to prepare for an interview with a hiring manager who expects concise answers.

If you’re accustomed to talking at length and rambling, modifying your communication style will take some effort. But, it’s possible if you follow the seven tips outlined in the episode. 

In this episode, you’ll also hear an example of a concise answer to the interview question, what would you do if you knew your boss was wrong about something? 

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Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

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This episode is part two of How to Lead Conference Calls. You were reminded that participants will appreciate it when you wrap up a conference call on time. In this episode, you will learn the definitions of eight new English idioms and phrases, including definitions for “on the dot” and  “wear many hats.”

You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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Nowadays, conference calls are the norm. Whether your team members live within a 30-minute radius of one another or live on different continents, you’ll likely conduct all meetings over conference calls. 

By now, you know some of the perils of conference calls. Someone forgets to mute themselves, and you hear them breathing or eating their lunch, someone forgets to unmute themselves when they start talking, someone is talking, and then their kid or spouse barges in their office making noise. No matter what unusual situation unfolds during a conference call, someone has to manage the conversation and make it as effective as possible. 

In this episode, you will learn how to lead conference calls. We’ll focus on audio conference calls, not video conference calls, which deserve their own episode. 

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Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

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This episode is part two of Salary Expectations: How to Answer This Interview Question.

You learned to reassure the interviewer that you are reasonable and won’t give them a headache about salary down the line. In this episode, you will learn the definitions of five new English idioms and phrases, including definitions for “give (someone) a headache” and “down the line.”

You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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In telephone screening interviews, it’s common for hiring managers to ask candidates for their salary expectations. Why do they ask this question? 

They want to make sure your salary expectations align with the amount they have budgeted for the job. The hiring manager is also testing you to see if you know and will ask for what you’re worth. 

While hiring managers have good reasons for asking this question upfront, it's tricky to answer it at the beginning of the job interview process. Consider that a salary is only one component of an overall benefits package. 

Yet, if you give a higher range than the company has set, they will eliminate you, and the company will never find out if you would have been worth paying a higher salary. So this question poses a real problem. 

You have to convince the employer to ask you this question later in the recruitment process or provide a well-informed range that doesn't get you eliminated from the candidate pool. By the time you are a top candidate, employers will be far more willing to give you the salary you want and deserve. 

In this episode, you will learn where to research an appropriate salary range for your role. You’ll also get three strategies for answering the question with sample responses.

By the end of the episode, you will be prepared to talk confidently about your salary expectations.

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Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

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In last week's podcast episode, you learned how to learn a new language.  You heard that learning a new language should be more than just a means to an end. Of course, learning a new language will help you achieve other goals, but the process of learning a new language can be fun, rewarding, and beneficial in many ways.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about using "a means to an end” and seven more English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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Language lovers, this episode is for you!

Do you love the idea of learning a new language?

To succeed, you'll need a plan and dedication. But it’s not all hard work. There are many ways to learn a language and have fun! 

In this episode, you will learn how to learn another language. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, this episode is filled with ideas so you can create your own language learning plan with activities that you enjoy.

You’ll learn the benefits of learning another language, which can serve as powerful motivators when you need a pick-me-up during your learning. You’ll also hear about my recent language learning experience in Brazil. Finally, you’ll get many tips that will help you learn a new language while having fun. 

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In last week's podcast episode, How to Use Informational Interviews to Land Your Dream Job, I said informational interviews are the best-kept secret in networking. 

That means they're great, but many people don't know it. So, they don't include informational interviews in their networking efforts. 

Tune in to this week’s episode to more about using “best-kept secret” and five more English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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