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Three English Experts

Three English Experts

By: Rebecca Deacon Dave Preston Birgit Kasimirski
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 Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English Experts – Birgit 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 meet us live? Join us for our 2-day workshop in Cologne in September! 2 full days of English training to boost mindset & motivation, grammar accuracy and communication skills: https://www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com/Rebecca Deacon Language Learning
Episodes
  • Interview with Communications Expert Jeff O'Dea

    Interview with Communications Expert Jeff O'Dea
    Jul 13 2025
    In this insightful and inspiring episode, Dave and Birgit sit down with Jeff O'Dea, an Australian English trainer based in Japan. Jeff shares his unique journey from teaching in Australia to helping Japanese professionals build confidence in English communication. They explore cultural differences, practical skills for improving English in global meetings, and the importance of participation over perfection.

    • 00:00 – 01:26 Welcome & guest introduction
    • 01:27 – 03:47 Jeff’s background & artistic style
    • 03:48 – 05:47 Drawing as a learning tool
    • 05:48 – 10:43 Communication goals & “The Super Six”
    • 10:44 – 13:17 Silence as a cultural barrier
    • 13:18 – 14:36 Paraphrasing & evidence in English
    • 14:37 – 16:43 Linking communication to core values
    • 16:44 – 20:21 From workshops to weekly growth
    • 20:22 – 25:29 Perfectionism vs progress
    • 25:30 – 30:02 low-context vs high-context cultures
    • 30:03 – 32:40 Visual language & international resonance
    • 32:41 – 36:11 Hidden gems in Japan & snowboarding after 50
    • 36:12 – 43:26 Language learning struggles & realities
    • 43:27 – 45:31 Final thoughts & Upcoming live workshop

    Check out Jeff at http://inspiringbiz.com/

    Want to work with us.

    Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.deDave: https://businessenglishacademy.de

    In dieser aufschlussreichen und inspirierenden Folge setzen sich Dave und Birgit mit Jeff O'Dea zusammen, einem australischen Englischtrainer, der in Japan lebt. Jeff erzählt von seinem einzigartigen Weg vom Unterrichten in Australien bis hin zur Unterstützung japanischer Fachleute beim Aufbau von Selbstvertrauen in der englischen Kommunikation. Sie erforschen kulturelle Unterschiede, praktische Fertigkeiten zur Verbesserung der englischen Sprache in globalen Meetings und die Bedeutung von Teilnahme statt Perfektion.

    • 00:00 - 01:26 Willkommen & Gastvorstellung
    • 01:27 - 03:47 Jeffs Hintergrund & künstlerischer Stil
    • 03:48 - 05:47 Zeichnen als Lernwerkzeug
    • 05:48 - 10:43 Kommunikationsziele & „Die Super Sechs“
    • 10:44 - 13:17 Schweigen als kulturelles Hindernis
    • 13:18 - 14:36 Paraphrasieren & Beweise auf Englisch
    • 14:37 - 16:43 Kommunikation mit Grundwerten verknüpfen
    • 16:44 - 20: 21 Von Workshops zu wöchentlichem Wachstum
    • 20:22 - 25:29 Perfektionismus vs. Fortschritt
    • 25:30 - 30:02 Low-Context vs. High-Context Kulturen
    • 30:03 - 32:40 Visuelle Sprache & Internationale Resonanz
    • 32:41 - 36:11 Verborgene Juwelen in Japan & Snowboarden nach 50
    • 36:12 - 43:26 Sprachlernkämpfe & Realitäten
    • 43:27 - 45:31 Abschließende Gedanken & Bevorstehender Live Workshop
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    46 mins
  • How using your charachter strengths can improve your English

    How using your charachter strengths can improve your English
    Jun 29 2025
    Discover how positive psychology can transform your language learning journey.Learn to harness your strengths—like kindness and creativity—for real fluency.Plus: a Golden reading tip Nugget
    • 0:12 Purpose of the podcast & Rebecca’s positive psychology project
    • 2:28 Defining character strengths and cultural attitudes
    • 4:22 Personal experiences with strengths and VIA survey www.viacharacter.org
    • 6:43 Sharing and discussing personal strengths
    • 10:26 The role of character strengths in language learning
    • 13:14 Courage, hope, and social intelligence
    • 15:32 Creativity and forgiveness in the learning process
    • 17:03 Aligning strengths with language learning activities
    • 18:46 Building strengths through personal challenges
    • 22:26 Embracing personal expression in language learning
    • 23:56 Applying strengths through real-life experiences
    • 24:50 The concept of “Flow” in language learning
    • 25:35 The rise of positive psychology in language education
    • 27:14 Golden Nugget: Morning Brew – A resource for engaging reading practice
    Would you like to work with us?Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de/Dave: https://businessenglishacademy.de
    • 0:12 Zweck des Podcasts & Rebeccas Projekt zur positiven Psychologie
    • 2:28 Definition von Charakterstärken und kulturellen Einstellungen
    • 4:22 Persönliche Erfahrungen mit Stärken und VIA-Umfrage www.viacharacter. org
    • 6:43 Persönliche Stärken teilen und diskutieren
    • 10:26 Die Rolle von Charakterstärken beim Sprachenlernen
    • 13:14 Mut, Hoffnung und soziale Intelligenz
    • 15:32 Kreativität und Vergebung im Lernprozess
    • 17:03 Stärken mit Sprachlernaktivitäten abstimmen
    • 18:46 Stärken durch persönliche Herausforderungen aufbauen
    • 22:26 Persönlichen Ausdruck beim Sprachenlernen fördern
    • 23:56 Stärken durch reale Erfahrungen anwenden
    • 24:50 Das Konzept des „Flow“ beim Sprachenlernen
    • 25:35 Der Aufstieg der positiven Psychologie in der Sprachausbildung
    • 27:14 Golden Nugget: Morning Brew - Eine Ressource für ansprechende Leseübungen
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    32 mins
  • How and when to use the Gerund (ing form) correctly in English

    How and when to use the Gerund (ing form) correctly in English
    Jun 15 2025
    Confused by phrases like 'Do you mind…?' or 'What about…?'? In this episode, the Three English Experts break down the trickiest -ing structures and everyday expressions that learners often get wrong. With real-life tips, humour, and personal stories, you'll walk away with practical tools to sound more natural and confident in English!
    • 0:03 - 1:26 Introduction & topic overview: The Gerund
    • 1:27 - 3:26 Understanding the Gerund & common learner confusion
    • 3:27 - 6:12 Grammar rule: Gerunds after prepositions & emotional verbs
    • 6:13 - 9:05 Tips for learning Gerunds & verb lists
    • 9:06 - 10:13 Native speaker perspective & the Gerund as a subject
    • 10:14 - 11:12 Additional gerund context: Politeness & “would you mind...”
    • 11:13 - 12:03 Subtle politeness and confusing phrasings
    • 12:04 - 12:30 Useful everyday expressions: "appreciate" and "fancy"
    • 12:30 - 13:10 Giving suggestions indirectly
    • 13:11 - 13:45 Common mistakes and misinterpretations
    • 13:45 - 14:29 Emphasizing points in meetings
    • 14:30 - 15:21 Personal learning tips and incremental progress
    • 15:21 - 16:17 Meaningful context matters
    • 16:17 - 16:49 Teaching what matters
    • 16:49 - 17:25 More handy expressions: "can't help" and "can't stand"
    • 17:25 - 17:31 Grouping expressions for better learning
    • 17:33 - 18:44 Emphasizing with "Do" and "Did"
    • 18:45 - 19:29 Teaser for the next episode: Character strengths in language learning
    • 19:30 - 21:08 Invitation to a 2-day live workshop in Cologne this September 25/26, visit www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com to register.

    Would you like to work with us?Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de/Dave: https://businessenglishacademy.de

    • 0:03 - 1:26 Einführung & Themenübersicht: Das Gerundium
    • 1:27 - 3:26 Das Gerundium verstehen & häufige Verwirrung bei Lernenden
    • 3:27 - 6:12 Grammatikregel: Gerundium nach Präpositionen & emotionale Verben
    • 6:13 - 9:05 Tipps zum Lernen von Gerundium & Verblisten
    • 9:06 - 10:13 Muttersprachlerperspektive & das Gerundium als Subjekt
    • 10:14 - 11:12 Zusätzlicher Gerundiumkontext: Höflichkeit & „Would you mind...“
    • 11:13 - 12:03 Subtile Höflichkeit und verwirrende Formulierungen
    • 12:04 - 12:30 Nützliche Alltagsausdrücke: "schätzen" und "mögen"
    • 12:30 - 13:10 Indirekt Vorschläge machen
    • 13:11 - 13:45 Häufige Fehler und Fehlinterpretationen
    • 13:45 - 14:29 Punkte in Meetings betonen
    • 14:30 - 15:21 Persönliche Lerntipps und schrittweise Fortschritte
    • 15:21 - 16:17 Auf den Kontext kommt es an
    • 16:17 - 16:49 Lehren, worauf es ankommt
    • 16:49 - 17:25 Weitere praktische Ausdrücke: "can't help" und "can't stand"
    • 17:25 - 17:31 Gruppierung von Ausdrücken für besseres Lernen
    • 17:33 - 18:44 Betonung mit "Do" und "Did"
    • 18:45 - 19:29 Teaser für die nächste Folge: Charakterstärken beim Sprachenlernen
    • 19:30 - 21:08 Einladung zu einem 2-tägigen Live-Workshop in Köln am 25. und 26. September, Anmeldung unter www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com.
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    21 mins

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