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Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Advanced English

300 episodes

At Advanced English, we teach you to speak English fluently and confidently through real-world English conversations and the exploration of American English culture.

More about the show

Our goal is to improve your fluency, confidence, and clarity when speaking English.

While we focus on improving English communication and conversation, we also help improve your English grammar, English comprehension, and English listening skills.

Learn about your teachers Mary Daphne (Ed.M., Columbia University) and Greg (MBA, Wharton School of Business ) here: https://advancedenglish.co/about

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  1. Why You Go Quiet Around People (Even When You Have Something to Say)

    · 19 min

    Ever drive home from a dinner or a team meeting and think of the exact thing you wanted to say—fully formed, funny, and right on point—only after you're back by yourself? When you feel articulate, opinionated, and…

  2. Stop Giving Generic Answers: How to Be Yourself Without Oversharing

    · 10 min

    Do you ever walk away from a conversation wishing you had brought a little more of your real voice into the room—instead of defaulting to "Good, thanks" or "Anywhere is fine"? When we hold back in everyday…

  3. Stop Saying "Sorry" for Having an Opinion in English

    · 11 min

    Do you ever hold back your real thoughts in English because you’re worried about sounding too direct, blunt, or rude? Or maybe you start your sentences in meetings with "Sorry, can I ask a stupid question?" or…

  4. Stop Overexplaining in English: Sound Confident Without Talking Too Much

    · 30 min

    Do you ever start answering a question in English… and then realize you’re still talking long after you made your point? Maybe you add extra details, soften your opinion, apologize, explain the backstory, or end with…

  5. How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval

    · 9:14

    Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you? Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don’t want to seem awkward, too eager, too…

  6. How to Walk Into a Room with Confidence and Presence

    · 30 min

    Do you ever walk into a room and instantly feel awkward, nervous, or unsure of what to do? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to walk into any room with more confidence, presence, and social ease — without trying to be…

  7. How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing

    · 9:26

    Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing. In this…

  8. How to Be More Likable in English Conversations Without Trying Too Hard

    · 30 min

    Do you want to sound more natural, warm, and likable in English conversations — without feeling fake or trying too hard? In this lesson, you’ll learn how likability works in real conversations and why it is not about…

  9. How to Be More Charismatic in English Conversations Without Being Fake

    · 34 min

    Want to sound more charismatic in English conversations — without pretending to be someone you’re not? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to become more engaging, confident, warm, and socially fluent in English by using…

  10. How to Stop Overthinking Conversations and Speak with Confidence

    · 11 min

    Do you replay conversations in your head, overanalyze your tone, or assume everyone noticed that one awkward thing you said? In this video, I break down why we overthink conversations and how to stop getting trapped…

  11. Stop Freezing When Speaking English: What to Say When Your Mind Goes Blank

    · 32 min

    Do you ever understand English… and then suddenly freeze when it is your turn to speak? If your mind goes blank when speaking English, this lesson will help you stop freezing, recover faster, and know what to say in…

  12. How to Be Yourself at Work and Still Sound Professional

    · 15 min

    Do you feel like you have to perform at work just to sound professional? Learn how to be yourself at work, communicate naturally, and still sound confident and polished. In this video, I’ll show you how to be…

  13. Stop Rambling: How to Speak Clearly and Confidently in English

    · 37 min

    Do you ever start speaking in English and feel like your answer gets longer, messier, and less clear the more you talk? In this lesson, I’ll show you how to stop rambling and speak more clearly and confidently in…

  14. Why Trying to Be Perfect Makes Stage Fright Worse (and What to Do Instead)

    · 19 min

    Stage fright doesn't get better when you try to be flawless. It gets worse. In this video, I'll show you why perfectionism is one of the biggest reasons people freeze under pressure — and the mindset shift that…

  15. How to Stop Caring What People Think of You | Stop Overthinking & People Pleasing

    · 31 min

    Do you replay conversations in your head, overthink what you said, or worry too much about how you come across? In this video, we’re talking about how to stop caring so much what people think of you — not by becoming…

  16. How to Stop Oversharing | Be Vulnerable Without Saying Too Much

    · 34 min

    How do you open up without saying too much? In this video, you’ll learn how to stop oversharing, how to be vulnerable in a healthy way, and how to build trust without feeling exposed afterward. We’ll talk about the…

  17. Stop Getting Interrupted: How to Master Your Voice & Command Respect

    · 13 min

    Do people talk over you in meetings, on Zoom calls, or in high-stakes conversations? If you’re smart, prepared, and capable — but still find yourself getting interrupted — the problem may not be your ideas. It may be…

  18. How to Look More Confident With Your Body Language

    · 10 min

    What makes someone seem powerful before they even speak? In this video, we’re talking about how to look more confident with your body language; not in a fake, performative way, but in a grounded, human way that…

  19. Alysa Liu’s Secret: How to Use 'Strategic Scarcity' to Command Respect

    · 8:05

    While the world celebrates Alysa Liu's 2026 Olympic Gold and her homecoming rally in Oakland today, they're missing the real masterclass. In this video, we break down the Social Architect framework behind Alysa’s…

  20. Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Ever in the AI Era (From Someone Who LOVES AI)

    · 11 min

    AI can write emails, generate presentations, and even simulate conversations. But there is one thing it still can’t replace: human communication. In this video, I explain why communication skills are becoming more…

  21. They asked if she was a machine. Her response is a masterclass.

    · 6:10

    In the 2026 Winter Olympics, a reporter asked Eileen Gu a question that sounded like a glitch in the matrix: "Do you think before you speak?" Effectively, they were asking, "Are you a machine?" Eileen’s response not…

  22. The "Pensive" Method: How Eileen Gu Thinks Faster Than You

    · 5:05

    Ever feel like your brain is "buffering" when you try to speak English under pressure? In this video, we deconstruct the exact communication strategy Eileen Gu used to shock reporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics. When…

  23. Stop Being the “Quiet Person” (The 3-Second Rule)

    · 8:50

    The AI generated the report. The data is perfect. But the room is silent. Who is going to lead the decision? In the AI-Era, information is a commodity. AI can write your strategy, but it cannot command a high-stakes…

  24. The Science of Rejection How High-Status People Stay Grounded

    · 8:47

    Most people view rejection as a personal verdict. High-status individuals view it as essential data. If a "No" feels like a physical punch to the gut, it’s not a sign of weakness—it’s a biological glitch in your…

  25. How the 1% Speak Under Pressure (C-Suite Secrets)

    · 8:35

    Ever wondered how top executives stay perfectly calm when the stakes are at their highest? In this lesson, we’re deconstructing the "1% Communication Framework"—the exact social scripts and psychological tools used by…

  26. Why "Smart" People Are Bad at Empathy (Neuroscience of Charisma)

    · 5:27

    Are you broadcasting on a frequency that no one is tuned to? 📡 Discover why high intelligence often creates a "Logic Gap" that kills your influence. I’m breaking down the neuroscience of the rTPJ and how to boot up…

  27. Stop Rambling: 3 Frameworks to Get to the Point Instantly

    · 9:33

    Stop losing your audience in meetings. If you’ve ever been told to “get to the point,” these 3 executive communication frameworks will help you speak clearly, concisely, and with total confidence. In this lesson, we…

  28. The 3 Second Brain Hack to Stay Calm Under Pressure

    · 5:37

    Stuck in a high-stakes meeting and feeling your brain freeze? Learn the scientifically proven, 3-second neuroscience hack to stop an "Amygdala Hijack" and regain instant control of your executive presence. Most people…

  29. How to Be the Most Charismatic Person in the Room Without Saying a Word

    · 6:21

    Have you ever felt the interest leaving someone's eyes while you're talking? Most people think charisma is about what you say—but the "Social Cheat Code" to becoming instantly magnetic has nothing to do with talking.…

  30. Stop Being Just Fluent! Design Your Social Authority in English (Phase 2)

    · 19 min

    Are you an executive who feels "stuck" at the level of fluency? You’ve mastered the grammar and the vocabulary, but in high-stakes meetings, you still feel like you’re hitting an invisible ceiling. You’re speaking…

  31. Why People Overlook You at Work and How to Fix Your Social Skills in English

    · 19 min

    Have you ever felt like you’re speaking, but no one is actually listening? You have the skills and the experience, yet you're still getting passed over for high-visibility projects while your ideas are credited to the…

  32. The #1 Reason You Lack Confidence (And How To Fix It FAST)

    · 11 min

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co ➡️✨🥳Join our community:…

  33. Stop Speaking English So Fast! The Real Secret to Sounding Fluent and Confident

    · 6:32

    Ever felt the pressure to speak English fast so you sound fluent? 🗣️ Here’s the truth: speed doesn’t equal fluency — and trying to talk faster might actually be holding you back. In this episode, Mary Daphne breaks…

  34. Never Feel Awkward Again: 5 Social Skills That Make You Instantly Confident

    · 10 min

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Do you ever feel awkward in social situations? 🫣 You’re not alone — but you can fix that. In…

  35. Beat Social Anxiety: 7 Mind Hacks That Changed My Life

    · 13 min

    If you're tired of social anxiety controlling your life, this video is for you. These 7 powerful mind hacks are the exact science-backed techniques that helped me go from shy and nervous to confident and comfortable in…

  36. The 7 Charisma Habits That Make People INSTANTLY Like You

    · 9:14

    Ever wonder what makes some people so magnetic? It's not magic, it's charisma. In this video, we break down the 7 specific habits you can learn today to become more charismatic and make people instantly like you.…

  37. Fluent Communication in English: What REAL Success Looks Like (Beyond Grammar)

    · 9:49

    Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co Click here…

  38. The #1 Communication Secret for Success in North America (WIIFT Explained)

    · 8:38

    Ready to learn the single most powerful communication secret for your success in the US and Canada? This video reveals a simple framework that will fundamentally change how you communicate and help you achieve your…

  39. Ethical Influence: The HIDDEN Psychology To Get To YES in Communication (Without Being Sleazy!)

    · 9:13

    Want to be more persuasive without feeling like a fraud? In this video, we unlock the hidden psychology of ethical influence that helps you get to "YES" in any conversation, meeting, or negotiation. Boost your…

  40. The Confidence Myth: What They DON'T Teach You About Self-Belief

    · 9:05

    Is "confidence" just a feeling you're supposed to magically have? Think again! We're debunking the biggest myths about self-belief that are holding you back from becoming your most authentic and capable self. Boost…

  41. Speak Fluent English & Influence Anyone: Push-Pull Technique (Advanced US/Canada)

    · 10 min

    ✅Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Want to speak English more persuasively and influence anyone, especially in…

  42. The 7-Letter CODE to Make Anyone Say YES (CLARITY Framework Revealed)

    · 11 min

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Unlock the 7-letter CODE that can make anyone say YES! In this video, we reveal the powerful…

  43. Why People Really Trust You (Or Don't) - And 5 Ways to Fix It

    · 6:36

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Ever wonder why some people instantly command respect and trust, while others struggle? It's not…

  44. How to Introduce Yourself in English Clearly and Confidently—in 60 Seconds

    · 14 min

    Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co Want to…

  45. Why Leaders Ignore Your Ideas (And How to Pitch Without Overwhelming Them)

    · 8:32

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co Ever feel like your…

  46. They’ll Never Forget You… If You Do This When You Speak in English

    · 16 min

    Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891If you want to leave a lasting impression when you speak in English—this is your…

  47. This One Skill Makes You Instantly More Likable, Trustworthy, and Persuasive

    · 17 min

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co ➡️✨🥳Join our community:…

  48. How to NEVER Run Out of Things to Say in English!

    · 16 min

    Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co Do your…

  49. The Most Underrated Communication Skill No One’s Teaching You

    · 13 min

    Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co What if I told you that…

  50. Speak English Like a Leader Not Just a Translator

    · 19 min

    Click here to upgrade your English speaking skills and accelerate your career! 🤩 https://academy.explearning.co/landing/plans/1495891 ✨Learn more about Explearning Academy ✨ https://academy.explearning.co Want to…

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