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Why is it sometimes so difficult to find the right words in English when we're under pressure?

You understand the question. You know your subject. But suddenly, during an important meeting, you hesitate, lose your train of thought or struggle to explain something you know perfectly well.

In the first episode of Teacherdom A.S.K. — Business English in Practice, Teacher Dominic explores this familiar challenge and offers practical ways to communicate more clearly and confidently.

Through a realistic workplace scenario, you'll discover how to:

• Understand what someone is really asking before responding.
• Organise your thoughts into a clear, concise answer.
• Use natural expressions to give yourself thinking time.
• Learn from difficult conversations and improve your next response.

You'll also practise the A.S.K. method — Ask. Speak. Know. — through a speaking challenge involving an important management decision.

Three useful expressions from this episode:

• “The main issue is…”
• “Before we decide, I'd like to understand…”
• “I'd recommend…”

Your speaking challenge: Imagine your company has introduced a new process, but employees are struggling to use it. Your manager asks whether the company should abandon it. How would you respond?

Pause the recording, consider what information you need and give a 30-second recommendation.

The aim isn't perfect English. It's clearer thinking, purposeful questions and more effective communication.

Discover more from Teacherdom:

Website and podcast: https://www.teacherdom.com/podcast

Further reading — Speaking Clearly Under Pressure: https://www.teacherdom.com/post/fluency-training-for-professionals-unlock-your-english-communication-skills

Ask. Speak. Know.

Business English in Practice.