Try This Framework for Confident Communication
Sunday evening arrives and your mind starts running ahead of you. You check your calendar for the week ahead: it’s filling up with meetings, updates and conversations where you will need to explain, respond and think fast in English. You know what’s coming and your body reacts as it does every week. Your chest feels […]
Why New Year’s Resolutions Often Fail (and What to Do Instead)
“New Year, New Me” is a popular idea. You will seen it all over social media at this time of year. At the start of January, many people feel motivated. We want to be healthier, more confident, more successful. We make big plans and imagine our life changing very quickly. But for many people, these […]
Active Listening and Building Rapport in Professional Settings
C1 Level (Advanced) In international workplaces, we often focus on perfect grammar, advanced vocabulary and polished pronunciation. While these elements matter, they are not what makes someone an effective communicator. What truly sets confident professionals apart is something far more human: their ability to listen, connect and build rapport. Over the course of many years […]
What’s Coming up In December: A Gift To Help You Step into the New Year with Clarity and Confidence
Download The Communication Clarity Journal for Free During December For those of us who follow the Gregorian Calendar, December offers a rare moment of pause, a chance to slow down, reflect, and realign before stepping into what’s next. At Intrepid English, we believe that confident communication begins with inner calm and self-awareness. That’s why we’ve […]
Linking words to boost your IELTS Academic Writing Exam score
“Linking words are the glue that holds your ideas together.” This week marks Week 2 of the IELTS Academic Writing Challenge here at Intrepid English. Each day in November, we are sharing one mini lesson to help people preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing exam. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when a […]
Being B.O.L.D with Laurie MacPherson – How Courage and Clarity Can Transform Your Career
In this inspiring conversation, you will hear from Career and LinkedIn Mentor Laurie MacPherson, who joined me to discuss how to build confidence, find clarity in your next career move, and make LinkedIn work for you. Laurie introduces her B.O.L.D. framework (Build, Own, Land, Distinguish) while offering her trademark blend of tough love and compassion. […]
Set Smarter Goals This Autumn… and Land Your Dream Job!
Common Job Interview Mistakes English Learners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Long time, no see! An update on my intrepid desert adventure…and an exciting announcement!
Hello Intrepid English Learners, it’s me, Lorraine! How have you all been? For those of you who don’t already know, I have been working on a special project in Saudi Arabia for just over a year now. The original plan was for me to work for three months on a project to set up an […]
The Future is Purpose Driven (Advanced)
Watch the live recording of our live event from 9th June 2023. Intrepid English Founder, Lorraine was joined by Jules McVey PhD to talk about the Employers Who Empower programme, our business English and communications training for purpose-driven organisations. The Employers Who Empower programme is CPD-accredited, offering the same world-class valued-led English training that Intrepid […]
10 Ways to Increase Participation in Corporate Training Courses
Are you a business owner? Do you or your employees use English at work? Perhaps you are wondering whether English language training for your team is a worthwhile investment. We firmly believe that it is, and we have ten reasons why!
10 Reasons to Empower Your Employees with English Language Training
Are you a business owner? Do you or your employees use English at work? Perhaps you are wondering whether English language training for your team is a worthwhile investment. We firmly believe that it is, and we have ten reasons why!