Future Continuous and Future Perfect Forms | Advanced English Grammar
You know that moment when you're trying to set expectations with your team, make a professional commitment, or discuss long-term goals - and you feel limited by simple future tenses? When you want to say something like "By the time the project launches, we'll have been collaborating for six months" but you're not sure how to structure it correctly? In this episode, you'll discover: How to structure and use three advanced future tenses that make you sound more sophisticated The specific situations where future continuous helps you project assumptions and describe temporary events Why future perfect is essential for expressing expectations, hopes, and promises with confidence Real-life examples that show exactly when and how to use each form naturally Perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who feel ready to move beyond basic future forms like "will" and "going to." If you've ever felt limited when trying to express complex future scenarios or wanted to sound more precise in professional conversations, this episode gives you the tools to do exactly that. This lesson builds on my popular episodes about future forms - but takes you to the next level with grammar structures that native speakers use daily for sophisticated communication. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:47 - Grammatical Structures 04:23 - Common Contractions Used 05:35 - Future Continuous 09:50 - Future Perfect 13:40 - Future Perfect Continuous 17:05 - Practice Quiz --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/future-continuous-future-perfect/ If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Sound Fluent & Professional: English Phrases for Meetings & Updates
Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English. In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions. Whether you're giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with next steps, this lesson gives you the tools to speak English for work fluently and naturally. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 The Right Language for Updates 02:13 Why Phrasal Verbs Are Important at Work 03:22 Phrasal Verbs to Start Meetings 06:00 Phrasal Verbs for Progress 09:59 Phrasal Verbs for Delays 13:17 Phrasal Verbs to Summarize --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-phrasal-verbs-for-meetings If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: 3-Steps for Clear Project Updates in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/give-a-project-update-in-english/ How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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How to Give a Project Update in English at Work
Need to give a project update in English that gets attention? Master a 3‑step system to deliver a clear, professional project status update—so you can report progress, flag challenges, and impress your boss in every meeting. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Why project updates feel stressful 2:07 Common mistakes to avoid 4:20 What's possible when you have the right structure 5:18 IKEA‑inspired “headline first” strategy 5:50 Start with the headline 7:54 Use the Progress / Challenges / Next Steps template 10:40 Give clear expectations 12:50 Practice + free fluency training --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/give-a-project-update-in-english/ If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Master Spontaneous Speaking: Proven Strategies to Boost English Fluency
Master your spontaneous speaking skills and enjoy fluent English conversations with strategies that help you respond quickly and feel more comfortable in the moment. If you've ever felt nervous in an English conversation, thinking • What if someone asks me a question? • What if I don't understand the question? • What if I feel stuck and don't know what to say? • What if I make a mistake? You're not alone. Speaking spontaneously can be a challenge for native and nonnative speakers, especially when the questions are unexpected. The good news is that these challenges are solvable! WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Do you ask these questions in English conversations? 02:21 Strategy 1: Shift the Listening Focus 04:36 How to Practice Strategy 1 08:12 Strategy 2: Focus on Flow 11:16 How to Practice Strategy 2 14:31 Strategy 3: Follow a Smart Structure 16:30 How to Practice Strategy 3 --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/master-spontaneous-speaking-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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How to Describe Personality in English | Advanced Vocabulary
Get the vocabulary you need to describe personality in English. In both personal and professional situations, it’s not uncommon to have questions that explore your personality and characteristics. That means you’ll need the right vocabulary to describe personality - how you typically think, behave, and feel. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to describe your unique qualities in an English conversation, a job interview, or even on your social media bio, you’re not alone. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Personal/Professional Conversations on Personality 03:10 Sentence Starters to Describe Personality 05:05 Qualifiers Used When Describing Personality 08:13 Six Example Stories to Describe Personality in English 19:57 Practice: Describe Your Personality in English --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/describe-your-personality-english/ If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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