Podcast
Digging a little deeper into English with Kirsten
Hosted by ksdsmith · EN
When I started focusing on teaching people English, I spent a lot of time researching what made some people appear to be better language learners than others.
You know what I mean right?
Some people seem to pick up languages much easier than others. Not me, I have to work HARD.
So, if I am going to help people to truly master using English, shouldn’t I know what tricks/tips are needed to make the journey easier?
I set out to find out. I asked the people I admired. The people I felt had truly embraced the language learning journey and had seen the career benefits from doing it.
I wanted to capture the knowledge so I could package it up and pass it on.
And then it occurred to me…. That this wasn’t the most efficient way of sharing knowledge.
The most efficient way is to let the people I was talking with share the information directly with you.
And this is where the idea for this podcast grew.
So, if you are learning English, if you need to use it for your career, why don’t you take some time to listen to how other people have succeeded in doing just that?
You may find some insights that help you in this journey. You may find some motivation to keep going. Or you may just enjoy listening to their story as they share their journeys with you.
Whatever you take away from the podcast, I hope it inspires you to keep going, to keep digging deeper into English.
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Episodes
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Umar's Wise Words - Practise Makes Perfect
Oct 15, 202400:22:17Tap to summarizeUmar has been on a journey to improve his English speaking communication skills as a recent graduate in the industry. Coming from Ghana, he had a strong English education at school. But his local language was what he was comfortable in using. He overcame his reluctance and lack of confidence in speaking in English through confronting his fear head on. And he won.
Transcribe →Danyal's Just Landed on His Feet in Australia
May 5, 202400:18:59Tap to summarizeDanyal has generously joined me to chat and share his insights into what it takes to truly land on your feet when immigrating to a native English-speaking country (Australia) as a professional in the mining/minerals processing industry. Danyal arrived in Australia from Iran just 10 days ago, but he has hit the ground running on his job hunt as he invested a great deal of time and energy into being fully prepared before departing Iran.
Transcribe →Speaking About Mining Matters
Dec 11, 202300:07:44Tap to summarizeHave you been wondering why I have been so quiet lately? What have I been working on? Well, wonder no more. In this episode, I will introduce you to my new podcast. It is complimentary to this one and it gives you the direct support you need to improve your industry-specific English communication skills today. It's still free, it's still aimed to give you the support you need and it's still done by me. Pop your headphones in and find out what I have been building for you!
Transcribe →How a sense of ”goodwill” can make all the difference - lessons from a Professor of Extractive Metallurgy
Sep 18, 202300:22:45Tap to summarizeProf. Aleks Nikoloski shares his insights into what "matters" and what "doesn't matter" when improving your English communication as an educator and a true professional in the industry. Aleks immigrated to Australia to start his career as a graduate process engineer from North Macedonia. He truly mastered the art of communication and facing challenges and has used these skills to reach the lofty heights of Professor of Extractive Metallurgy at Murdoch University!
Transcribe →Unearthing Language Secrets with a Leading Malaysian Geophysicist
Jul 24, 202300:22:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we dive into the journey of a seasoned Malaysian geophysicist, as he shares his experience of mastering the English language. He reveals the hurdles he faced, the strategies he used to overcome these obstacles and the pivotal role that language played in shaping his professional trajectory. Download the Transcript here.
Transcribe →Listen to David’s inspiring story of overcoming challenges in English
Apr 5, 202300:24:28Tap to summarizeDavid overcame significant challenges in English communication when he moved from Colombia to regional Queensland, Australia to further his career as a Chemical Engineer in the mining industry. Listen to him share what he learned about the process of improving a language for work in a new country. Download the Transcript here
Transcribe →Have you wondered who the host of this podcast is? Listen here and see what (and who) inspires me.
Mar 30, 202300:13:50Tap to summarizeI have realised that I have made 4 episodes already of interviews with people who inspire me with their English learning journeys and the outcomes in their careers, but I haven't taken the time to introduce myself. Who am I? What inspired me to start this business and what really makes me tick inside? So if you have been wondering about who the host of this podcast is, take a listen and wonder no more.
Transcribe →Flor’s career successes
Dec 23, 202200:25:31Tap to summarizeBe inspired by Flor's career success as she mastered English. Get the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn here
Transcribe →Zeynep transformed her English and opened new doors
Dec 11, 202200:15:56Tap to summarizeJoin Zeynep as she shares how new doors opened for her after she overcame her fear of speaking in English. Access the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn here
Transcribe →Listen as Serkan explains how he has taken control of his career by improving his English!
Nov 28, 202200:20:06Tap to summarizeJoin Serkan as he shares his experience in advancing his career while improving his English. Access the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn here
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