Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English ExpertsBirgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience in teaching business English. Whether you’ve struggled or succeeded in your language learning journey, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you with practical tips that work.
Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges. 

And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand!

Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress.

Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun.

Your Three English Experts

Birgit, Rebecca and Dave.

Want to boost your presentation skills in English? In this episode, we explore essential phrases, strategies for handling questions, and common pitfalls to avoid. Plus, get a top book recommendation to take your public speaking to the next level!

  • Introduction to the podcast (0:00 - 1:43)
  • Dave’s role as a communication trainer (1:44 - 4:49)
  • Welcoming and introducing a topic (4:49 - 6:36)
  • Structuring a presentation (6:37 - 10:19)
  • Handling audience questions (10:20 - 10:54)
  • Linking sections in a presentation (10:55 - 11:58)
  • Referring backwards and forwards in a presentation (11:59 - 14:09)
  • Referring back and looking ahead in a presentation (14:09 - 15:23)
  • Challenges in using references (15:23 - 16:22)
  • Handling questions during a presentation (16:23 - 19:22)
  • Dealing with difficult or unclear questions (19:22 - 19:55)
  • Announcement of a webinar on presentation skills (19:56 - 21:37)
  • Book Recommendation: TED Talks (21:38 - 23:07)
Would you like to work with us?
Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.com
Birgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de/
Dave: What about improving your English Presentation Phrases? Check out my Short & Sweet 4-hr webinar for lots of practice, tricks and tips for your next presentation: @ English Presentation Phrases: Start strong, stay confident, finish well. – The Business English Academy

Why not download the “English Presentation Phrases PDF“?
https://padlet.com/davepreston/the-padlet-6tkq176t30g48f7a

 Möchten Sie Ihre Präsentationsfähigkeiten auf Englisch verbessern? In dieser Folge gehen wir auf wichtige Redewendungen, Strategien für den Umgang mit Fragen und häufige Fallstricke ein. Außerdem erhalten Sie eine Top-Buchempfehlung, die Ihr öffentliches Auftreten auf die nächste Stufe hebt!
  • Einführung in den Podcast (0:00 - 1:43)
  • Daves Rolle als Kommunikationstrainer (1:44 - 4:49)
  • Begrüßung und Einführung in ein Thema (4:49 - 6:36)
  • Strukturierung einer Präsentation (6:37 - 10:19)
  • Umgang mit Publikumsfragen (10:20 - 10:54)
  • Verknüpfung von Abschnitten in einer Präsentation (10:55 - 11:58)
  • Rückwärts- und Vorwärtsverweise in einer Präsentation (11:59 - 14:09)
  • Rückblicke und Ausblicke in einer Präsentation (14:09 - 15:23)
  • Herausforderungen bei der Verwendung von Referenzen (15:23 - 16:22)
  • Umgang mit Fragen während einer Präsentation (16:23 - 19:22)
  • Umgang mit schwierigen oder unklaren Fragen (19:22 - 19:55)
  • Ankündigung eines Webinars zum Thema Präsentationstechniken (19:56 - 21:37)
  • Buchempfehlung: TED-Talks (21:38 - 23:07)

 

More episodes

How to avoid typical preposition mistakes

2025-02-23 13 min

Think you know your prepositions? Mistakes like “married with” instead of “married to” or “a friend from me” instead of “a friend of mine” are more common th...

How to use Present Simple and Present Continuous correctly - Deep Dive

2025-02-09 15 min

Struggling with when to use present simple vs. present continuous?  In this episode, we break down the key differences, common mistakes, and even share funny...

How to agree and politely disagree in English

2025-01-26 17 min

Do you know the right way to agree—or disagree—in English? This episode dives into the subtle language of agreement. Join us for practical tips and lively ex...

Give us Feedback

Whether you'd like to give us general feedback on our Podcast or discuss a certain episode, this is the place to go. Just enter your message and select the specific episode. Thanks so much for reaching out to us!

By clicking on "Send message", you agree that we are allowed to process your contact information for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry. The form processing is handled by our Podcast Hoster LetsCast.fm. You can find more information on their Privacy page.

★★★★★

Do you like this Show?
Give us five stars on Apple Podcasts