Welcome to Episode 92 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 use "yet" in multiple waysencounter the useful word "albeit"become more proficient with "nonetheless" and "nevertheless"And discover the useful conjunction that is "whereas" This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome 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...

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" controversy This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow...

Welcome 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...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome 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 Paris This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills...

Welcome 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...

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...

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 means This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your...

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...

Welcome 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...

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 communication This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow...

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 met This podcast helps you push your business English communication skills to the next level so that you can grow professionally and achieve your...

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...

Welcome 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...

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 Thermomix This podcast helps you...

Welcome 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...

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...