Episode Details

Does using more advanced English make you sound more professional in meetings? Not necessarily.

In this episode, we challenge a common belief among intermediate English speakers: that complicated vocabulary makes a stronger impression.

In reality, complex language can make ideas harder to follow, especially in fast-moving meetings and international teams.

The strongest communicators focus on clarity, directness and making their ideas easy to understand.

This is the third and final instalment in our Meetings series from Higher English.

Discussion question: Is simple English a sign of strong communication — or do professionals sometimes need more sophisticated language?

Learn more at higherenglish.org.