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What Football Teaches You About Communication at Work
Season 3 Episode 25
Football isn't just about scoring goals.
Every match is a lesson in teamwork, leadership, communication, and decision-making under pressure.
In this ep…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Say It Early (Gilbert's Law)
Season 3 Episode 24
A surprising number of workplace problems aren't caused by incompetence, poor planning, or bad intentions.
They're caused by silence.
In this episode, …
4 months ago
Sometimes the Smartest Decision Is No Decision
Season 3 Episode 24
In this episode of Higher English, we explore Falkland's Law—the idea that if a decision doesn't need to be made yet, it may be better not to make it…
4 months, 1 week ago
Don't Overcomplicate: What Occam's Razor Can Teach Us About Workplace Communication
Season 3 Episode 23
Most workplace problems aren't as complicated as they first appear.
However, the language we use often makes them feel more complicated than they real…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Clarity Solves Problems (Kidlin's Law)
Season 3 Episode 22
Why do some people seem to solve difficult problems more quickly than others?
One possible answer is clarity.
In this episode of Higher English, we exp…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How Native Speakers Sound More Natural Without Thinking
Season 3 Episode 21
Why do native speakers sound so natural in English?
Very often, it’s because of the small words they use between ideas.
In this episode of Higher Engli…
5 months ago
Speak Like a Great Manager: 10 Phrases That Build Trust
Season 3 Episode 20
Speaking like a great manager isn’t about sounding powerful.It’s about building trust.
In this episode of Higher English, we explore 10 powerful workp…
5 months, 1 week ago
Should you be direct at work — or more polite?
Season 3 Episode 19
In this episode, we explore one of the most important workplace communication questions:
Is it better to be direct — or polite?
You’ll learn the advant…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Sound More Professional Without Using Difficult English
Season 3 Episode 18
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest myths in professional communication: the idea that professional English must be difficult or overly fo…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Stop Sounding Too Direct — Master This Professional Skill
Season 3 Episode 17
In professional communication, tone can shape how your message is received.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use hedging expressions to soften you…
5 months, 4 weeks ago