Transforma tu inglés profesional
Take your professional English to the next level by listening to this podcast! You will hear me chatting with native speaking coaches who have YEARS of experience helping Spanish speaking clients develop their English as a business communication tool! So, jump in and enjoy it!
171. A mini guide to talking NUMBERS in English!
Welcome to Episode 171 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:
learn all about data and the three ways to say itunderstand the key mistake that most Spanish speakers make when they talk about percentageslearn how talk about trends and comparisons professionallyAnd what words you need when you are talking about graphsThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you c...
170. Little English Words that Open Big Doors!
Welcome to Episode 170 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:
have 7 little tricks that will make you sound more professional and politeunderstand why the British are overly obsessed with "please", "thank you" and "sorry" And become aware of how these polite constructions have been problematic for Alastair and me when learning Spanish!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
169. El arte del pasivo-agresivo en inglés
Welcome to Episode 169 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 learn:
how I made an embarrassing mistake in Englishwhy the passive-aggressive is an essential part of your business English toolkit7 example sentences of what passive-aggressive isAnd why tone and body language are fundamental in knowing whether someone is being passive-aggressive.This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
168. Ever heard a CEO say: "Gobbledygook"?
Welcome to Episode 168 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 learn:
Five strange new words that you probably think I just invented but are, in fact, real words that native speakers use.Why these words seem anything other than professional but that they can sometimes be used in business contexts tooAnd some feedback from the YOU the listeners as usual!This podcast helps you push your business English c...
167. PELIGRO: frases poco profesionales en inglés
Welcome to Episode 167 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 learn:
Why short simple phrases can seem abrupt and rude5 specific examples of this, which you yourself might be usingHow to correct them and the words needed to do soAnd why doing so can help you seem much more professional and collaborative.This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
166. Your boss DOESN'T care about your accent!
Welcome to Episode 166 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 learn:
the key difference between an accent and pronunciationthe reasons why you shouldn't focus your efforts on accent reductionwhy an accent can actually be part of your personal brandingand a little story about 3 brothers who went to IrelandThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally a...
165. You probably say this wrong...
Welcome to Episode 165 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 learn:
some key expressions about time and organisation of events and meetingswhy the expression "move forward" is confusing for both non-native and native speakerswhy the word "advance" is similarly confusingand some amazing anecdotes from YOU the listeners!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and a...
164. You think you understand English...until this happens...
Welcome to Episode 164 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 learn:
Why some words will make you feel intimidated even if you have studied a lotWhy 2 specific British TV series are very popular with language learnersHow to use 6 words that native speakers use that can be useful for both your active and passive vocabularyAnd some amazing feedback from YOU the listeners as usualThis podcast helps you push y...
163. Wait...how do you say "@" in English?
Welcome to Episode 163 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 learn:
how simple knowledge gaps can cause big problemsa little trick about how to remember the translation of "@"a few other essential punctuation issues that are vital when spelling your email addressand some great listener feedback as usual.This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally a...
162. Fluency means LAUGHING at your mistakes!
Welcome to Episode 162 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 learn:
why laughing at your mistakes is essential and shows confidencewhy in English we tell jokes and get jokesthe difference between laughing with someone or at someoneand some amazing little stories about some funny mistakesThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
161. Why I care about...YOU
Welcome to Episode 161 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 learn:
Why I'm so motivated to turn up again and again to help you with your English. An experience that taught me how painful it can be, not to have the right words in a professional context.And some stories from you, the listeners, about how you have suffered as well.This podcast helps you push your business Eng...
160. Want to sound smarter in English?
Welcome to Episode 160 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 learn:
exactly what the word "smart" meansfive professional verbs that are essential for businesseverything you need to know about Mr Smart and Mr TickleAnd some great listener feedback!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!
159. Don't start your emails with "Dear"!
Welcome to Episode 159 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 learn:
why I get worried when I see an email starting with "Dear Sir"why "Dear" can seem too formal especially with native speakers4 alternatives to "Dear" that can remove barriersAnd what to write when you a emailing a group and not just one individualThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next l...
158. Does GET confuse you?
Welcome to Episode 158 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 learn:
Why "GET" is so tricky for Spanish speakersWhy memorising all the meanings of GET is not the right approachThe 4 core meanings of GET and a few key phrasal verbsAnd the secret to learning get that most people missThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
157. 4 little Fluency Tricks...
Welcome to Episode 157 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 learn:
a hard truth that is essential for your progresswhy ideas are more powerful than wordsthe rhythm of English and how it is different to Spanishand a little about chunking and why it's so powerful!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your i...
156. It's NOT your English. It's Psychology.
Welcome to Episode 156 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 learn:
why your brain suddenly freezes when you want to speak Englishwhat survival mode is all abouthow fear impacts your performance in EnglishAnd 4 strategies to deal with the fear and feel more comfortableThis 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...
155. Seven abbreviations that can cause problems!
Welcome to Episode 155 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 learn:
the main mistake Spanish speakers make with ASAPwhy PTO has two meanings rather than just oneall about CEOs and the C-suiteAnd the main pronunciation mistake with KPIThis 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!
154. Five COMMON mistakes in meetings!
Welcome to Episode 154 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 learn:
The complexities of "to" and when and where you need to use itThe grammar structure that is required with "must"Why the verb "discuss" cannot be connected with "about"Why decisions are MADE not TAKENAnd the "actually" classic!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
153. Fix your prepositions with these 5 rules!
Welcome to Episode 153 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 learn:
why you can't translate word for word with prepositionsa smart little trick to help you remember how to use prepositions connected to timethe big difference between during, since and forAnd how movement can change everything with prepositionsThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally a...
152. 3 secrets to moving from B2 to C1!
Welcome to Episode 152 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 learn:
why learners so often get stuck at a B2 levelwhat exactly a plateau is and why it is problematic for language learners3 key strategies that will help you push forward and get closer to a C1 levelwhat exactly "shadowing" is and how to apply itand some amazing listener feedback!This podcast helps you push your business English c...
151. A grammar trick nobody knows!
Welcome to Episode 151 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 learn:
exactly how adjectives are ordered in Englishwhy this rule is fascinating even for native speakershow to apply the rule in real life situationsAnd some practical examples from our own holiday experiences!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!
150. 9 amazing facts about English!
Welcome to Episode 150 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 why English is full of French wordswhy English has no official governmental body protecting itthe most useful letter to have when you play scrabble in Englishand why over 1000 words are added to the English dictionary every year!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
149. 3 reasons natives speakers confuse you!
Welcome to Episode 149 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 why native speakers are hard to understandwhy some natives will be harder to understand than others3 things that native speakers do that make it more tricky to understand themthe exact meaning of mash, shrink and skipand some amazing listener feedback from all of YOU!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
148. A NEWS update!
Welcome to Episode 148 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:
all about the 21-day February Challenge we are about to launchwhy it will help you with all those annoying business phrasal verbs you struggle withwhat will be included and how it will be organisedand a bit of feedback from YOU the listeners!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
147. The Golden "ed" Rule!
Welcome to Episode 147 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 apply the golden rule to your regular verbs in Englishdiscover why "d" and "t" sounds are so difficult for Spanish speakersand how to put the golden rule into practice and make sure you actually pronounce the past verbs correctly!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
146. The PLAN for 2025!
Welcome to Episode 146 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 still struggle with pipaswhat the actual translation for "pipas" ishow Alastair is better at eating grapes than his Spanish familywhat our New Years' resolutions are!the exciting plan we have for your professional English this yearAnd an added bonus about how to get your kids speaking English as well as possible.This podcast h...
145. Stop saying: "It's raining cats and dogs"!
Welcome to Episode 145 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 you can almost forget the expression "it's raining cats and dogs"you will discover 3 alternatives that native speakers do actually useyou will get 5 expressions that really are useful and applicable in a business contextAnd, as usual, some wonderful feedback from you!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
144. 12 exciting NEW words!
Welcome to Episode 144 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 12 unusual but exciting new English wordsyou will understand which of them Alastair and I actively useyou will be able to connect them to Spanish words you already knowAnd you will be able to start to push them into your passive and active English vocabulary!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next l...
143. Do you FEAR English calls?
Welcome to Episode 143 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 why calls are so tricky in Englishlearn about how Alastair and I have gone through the same difficulties in Spanishget 5 little tools that will help you push forward with your callsand a few little bonus words that can cause confusionThis podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that y...
142. Sorry is the hardest word to say?
Welcome to Episode 142 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 3 key reasons why the phrase "sorry for my English" can be damaging to you and your listenersget 4 much better alternatives that will improve your approach and mindsetbecome clear that "sorry" itself is often overused by native speakersAnd some amazing listener feedback all about this topic!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the n...
141. The No.1 mistake in written English!
Welcome to Episode 141 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 the comma in English is such a problem for Spanish speakersunderstand why it's excessive use can cause more confusion rather than lesslearn about the interesting discovery that Alastair made when he read the same book in Spanish and Englishget 3 tips about how to use commas correctly in English And some interesting listener feedback!This podcast helps y...
140. Unlock smoother English with Connectors!
Welcome to Episode 140 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:
discover the word "daunting" and what it meansunderstand why connectors are so essential to fluent communicationmake sure you are clear about 5 essential connectors and their alternativesand discover why the expression "on the other hand" can cause all sorts of problems!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
139. 5 things your English teacher NEVER tells you...
Welcome to Episode 139 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 the vocabulary dilemmawhy native speakers have a licence to make mistakesthe confusion about grammar rules and how important they really areand why perfect pronunciation is an illusionThis 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!
138. Lead in English WITHOUT fear!
Welcome to Episode 138 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 all about Alastair's main fears!understand why there is confusion about the word "terrific"become clear that your fears about speaking English are NOT unusualAnd what strategy to use when you need to need to lead in English!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow p...
137. A small trick with a BIG impact!
Welcome to Episode 137 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 what the little trick with a big impact actually isbecome more aware of your internal dialogue about your Englishknow how to break the negative cycle if you have oneand, of course, some amazing listener feedback from you!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally a...
136. Empathy, a super power?
Welcome to Episode 136 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 clear about the difference between a boss and leaderknow why empathy is such an amazing skill to haveget clear on 7 sentences express empathy in Englishunderstand why the word "empathic" does exist but is not used And, as usual, some fantastic listener feedback!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so t...
135. The ONE word challenge?
Welcome to Episode 135 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:
get to know why "leverage" is such a useful wordknow the 3 KEY contexts in which it is used understand the connection to slot machinesAnd a little surprise BONUS at the end about a 2nd possible meaning of apalancar!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally a...
134. Five BIG tips for politeness in English!
Welcome to Episode 134 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:
discover how Alastair and I actually define Business Englishwhy we think politeness is one the key pillars of it.learn FIVE key tips connected to politeness which help you go way beyond just thank you and pleaseAnd some excellent listener feedback from Patricia and Flor!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next l...
133. The Paradox of Errors!
Welcome to Episode 133 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 exactly what we mean when we stay there is a paradox about errorsknow what your mental approach to errors should becomprehend 5 key areas that errors can originate fromAnd understand why "milk" is much more popular in Spanish than English!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can g...
132. Seven BRAIN exploding words!
Welcome to Episode 132 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:
discover some Spanish words that really test your brain in terms of translation!understand why "merienda" doesn't exist in Englandknow why "madrugar" is different to an "early bird"And find out why "sobremesa" is confusing for everyone!This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and a...
