Confident Connection: How to Communicate Effectively in English

Are you a non-native English speaker who just can’t get their head around the language? Do you struggle to build up the confidence to practice a language you’re trying to learn? Do you wonder what people mean when they talk about ‘slam dunks’ and ‘home runs’? Fear no more, because episode 196 of Think Fast, Talk Smart features Lindsay McMahon, the host of the prolific All Ears English podcast.

Join Lindsay and host Matt as they discuss:
• What are the biggest challenges for non-native speakers learning English today?
• How to deal with the lack of confidence you feel when practicing English-speaking?
• What are the biggest lessons Lindsay has learned over 2300 published podcast episodes.
• Why it is important to not just listen but also to communicate that you are listening.
• The importance of culture and context in learning a language.
• How to use AI to hone your language skills.
Key Quotes
• “[Communication] is about connection. It’s about human connection. It’s more important than our own self-esteem, our own self-confidence.” –Linsay McMahon (02:48)
• “A good strategy in those moments, whether you’re new in a department, or you’ve been promoted, or you’ve been learning a new language, is: In the beginning, spend more time listening.” –Lindsay McMahon (13:39)

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Building Confidence in English-speaking
03:16 Connection over Perfection
04:04 Most Important Lessons Learned from 2,300 Episodes of the All Ears Podcast
05:27 How to Listen and How to Communicate Your Listening
07:27 Idioms, Nuance, and Analogies
13:04 Dealing with Jargon
15:34 Best Practices for Honing Your Communication Skills
19:45 Matt Abraham's 3 Questions
24:11 Conclusions & Credits

Relevant Links:
Lindsay McMahon: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/lindsay-mcmahon/
Lindsay’s Podcast, All Ears English: https://www.allearsenglish.com/

Episode References:
147. Disrupt Yourself: How to Innovate Who You Are and Become Who You Can Be
Website: https://www.fastersmarter.io/147-disrupt-yourself-how-to-innovate-who-you-are-and-become-who-you-can-be/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/hjxAqQz8-mE

Connect with us:
Premium Signup: https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/
Email Questions & Feedback: hello@fastersmarter.io
LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkFastTalkSmart)
Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams//maabrahams)