How to MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS in English as a learner or improver.

How to MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS in English as a learner or improver.

Author: Chris - Breakout Business English February 8, 2025 Duration: 25:40
Send us Fan Mail How do you know if your English is improving and getting better? Measuring progress is difficult when learning English, especially for intermediate and advanced speakers. Should you take a test or exam like IELTS or TOEFL for instance? Today we talk about 6 methods to measure your progress and track how much better your English is getting. So if you use English as a second language at work, as a non native speaker, and your goal is to sound more native and natural, then hopef...

Ever feel like you're just getting by in English at the office, when you really want to be leading the conversation? Breakout Business English is here for that exact moment. Hosted by Chris, this podcast moves beyond simple grammar lessons to focus on the practical language and subtle confidence needed in real-world professional settings. It’s designed specifically for non-native speakers who rely on English daily in their careers. Each episode feels like a focused coaching session, breaking down the advanced vocabulary, nuanced phrases, and cultural context you encounter in meetings, emails, and presentations. You won't just learn a list of words; you'll hear how they're used strategically to negotiate, network, and articulate complex ideas with clarity. Think of it as building a toolkit for professional expression, where improved fluency directly translates to greater authority and presence at work. The conversations are grounded in everyday business scenarios, making the lessons immediately applicable. Whether you're preparing for a big client pitch or just want to contribute more effectively in a fast-paced discussion, this podcast provides the targeted practice to help you move from competent to compelling. It’s about transforming your professional communication from a point of anxiety into one of your strongest assets.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 75

Breakout Business English - Improve your vocabulary and confidence using English at work.
Podcast Episodes
Ep 4. How to talk about planning at work. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:07
Send us Fan Mail Whether you work for a small company, a large company, you're a student, or you're looking for your next job, planning is an essential part of our work days. Today we're going to look at some important v…
Ep 3. Practice speaking when you're alone (How to) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:28
Send us Fan Mail Speaking practice is one of the most important parts of improving your English, but can also be one of the most difficult things to figure out how to do! Don't worry, I've got you covered! In episode 3 I…
Ep 2 - Business English vocabulary for presentations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:05
Send us Fan Mail So when I was deciding which topic to focus on for our second episode I really only needed to look at what the people I work with are actually asking for. One of the most common topics that I discuss wit…
Ep 1 - Vocabulary for talking about meetings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:12
Send us Fan Mail Meetings can be intimidating for a lot of people, even to native speakers! Especially if you’re meeting with people who you don’t know very well, if at all. Today we’re going to look at a few pieces of v…