Podcast
English for Professionals Podcast
Hosted by Anna Baran, Cambridge CELTA certified Business English coach.
Short, practical episodes for international professionals who use English at work. Each episode focuses on one concrete situation — job interviews, meetings, presentations, salary negotiation, networking — giving you language you can use immediately.
Available on Spotify and YouTube. No filler, no fluff — just real Business English for real professional situations.
New episodes covering interviews, meetings, presentations, and career communication in English.
Recent episodes
Click any episode to read what it covers and listen on Spotify or YouTube.
How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' in English
Most candidates answer this wrong. Learn a 3-part structure that positions you as the ideal candidate — in clear, confident English — every time.
12 minHow to Negotiate Your Salary in English
Salary negotiation feels uncomfortable even in your native language. This episode gives you the exact English phrases and strategy to ask for more — without sounding pushy.
15 minEnglish Phrases for Running Meetings Confidently
Whether you're leading or just trying to contribute, meetings in English require a different set of phrases. This episode covers openings, managing turns, handling interruptions, and closing with clarity.
14 minHow to Give a Confident Presentation in English
Presenting in English in front of colleagues or clients is nerve-wracking. This episode covers structure, signposting language, handling questions, and sounding authoritative even when you feel unsure.
16 minHow to Write Professional Emails in English
Emails that are too informal, too direct, or too long create the wrong impression. This episode teaches you the tone, structure, and phrases that make your English emails clear and professional.
13 minHow to Introduce Yourself in a Business Meeting in English
First impressions matter. This episode gives you clear, natural-sounding introductions for different business contexts — from a team meeting to a client call to a conference.
11 minHow to Use the STAR Method for Interview Answers in English
Behavioural interview questions like 'Tell me about a time when…' require a structured answer. This episode teaches you the STAR method and gives you complete example answers in natural English.
14 minSmall Talk in English for Professionals: What to Say and How to Say It
Small talk is not small — it builds the professional relationships that advance your career. This episode gives you the phrases, topics, and strategies to start and sustain natural conversations in English.
13 minWhat the podcast covers
Job interviews in English
Answer behavioural and technical questions with clarity. STAR method, salary negotiation, and follow-up communication.
Meetings & presentations
Phrases for leading meetings, handling interruptions, presenting data, and closing with authority.
Professional communication
Emails, messaging, giving and receiving feedback, and navigating difficult workplace conversations.
Career growth
How to ask for a promotion, negotiate a raise, and communicate your value in English to international stakeholders.
Networking & small talk
Opening conversations, following up after events, and building professional relationships in English.
Confidence & fluency
Practical strategies to reduce hesitation, improve fluency under pressure, and communicate with authority.
About the host
Anna Baran is a Cambridge CELTA certified Business English coach who has worked with 500+ professionals across 20+ countries. She created the English for Professionals podcast to give international professionals a free, practical resource they can use alongside their work — short episodes, real language, real situations.
If you want to go further than the podcast, Anna offers personalised 1:1 coaching through her Career Accelerator programme and other coaching programmes.
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