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What You Need to Have a Strong Executive Presence
Learn what you need to increase your chances of becoming a leader in your organisation. Follow the advice from the HBR article: “The New Rules of Executive Presence,” by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
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Phrasal verbs about problems and environment with Lucy
The Story of Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer
Learn about Ada Lovelace, daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron, is considered the world’s first computer programmer.
Make yourself valuable, not irreplaceable
Hypothesizing – imaginary situations – second conditional
What’s the missing word – part 2
A lesson in word-formation. 7 key words for business English and 21 words in total. Audio examples included.
Interview with a Human Resources Director – part 1
Why it is awesome that your brain can experience awe
Why it is awesome that your brain can experience awe – learn the answer from an insightful article from the Washington Post
Comments and opinions
In a Rut. Try These Simple Approaches to Re-Energize Yourself
The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King
Watch this hilarious presentation and regain your childlike wonder. Let Zach King wake up your imagination and creativity.
Break your procrastination habit
Learn how to break procrastination habit in this lesson based on an article from Harvard Business Review.
Let’s touch base. 15 English idioms to use at work
Learn 15 practical idioms to use at work. This lesson is based on a Youtube video by Emma from mmmEnglish.
Seven Phrasal Verbs
Learn seven practical, everyday phrasal verbs. – part 2
Idioms about negative emotions with Lucy
Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
The Art of Balancing Stones
Czy słyszałeś kiedyś o czymś takim jak ustawianie kamieni? Jak dowiesz się z tej lekcji, to naprawdę trudna, ale i piękna, forma sztuki.
Queen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbers
Lesson about Queen Elizabeth and her remarkable reign. Facts and numbers. Lesson based on a video from The Economist.
Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo
Learn how Drucker Memo can help you make better decisions. This lesson is based on Daniel Pink’s video.
Don’t Neglect Your Career While Focusing on Your Job
Don’t chase happiness. Become antifragile.
Learn about the concept of ‘antifrigility’ from Tal Ben-Shahar in this insightful lesson on happiness.
Stand Out During Your Next Presentation
How to Get Along with Difficult Colleagues
Learn how to get along with a difficult colleague at work. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review Management Tip.
Idioms about mistakes with Lucy
Idioms about relationships with Lucy
Story Time – The Five Balls
WORDS IN THE NEWS – Receding Water Levels Unveil Ancient Remains
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
Idioms about time with Lucy
Can e-bikes transform our cities?
Can e-bikes transform our cities? Financial Times prepared a very interesting report on the impact this new type of bicycle has on cities and commuting.
When by Daniel Pink
Learn when to do your most important work taking account your circadian rhythm. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation about Daniel Pink’s book “When”.
Introduce Yourself with Confidence
Learn how to introduce yourself with confidence in a business context. This lesson is based on Harvard Business Review Management Tip.
Nail Your Answer to “Why Do You Want to Work Here”?
Learn how to answer the question “Why do you want to work here?”. This lesson is based on a HBR Management Tip.
Idioms about happiness by Lucy
12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson
Learn 2 rules from Jordan Peterson’s book “12 Rules for Life”. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation by Productivity Game.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Learn how to make your habits stick by making them obvious, easy, attractive and satisfying. This lesson is based on James Clear’s book Atomic Habits.
Idioms about progress with Lucy
Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
Learn the difference between habit and routine. Find out how to use the power of tiny habits to change your life in this amazing animation by Kurzgesagt.