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Sound senior. Sound native. Sound like you.
Practical business English advice for Spanish-speaking professionals — the phrases, frameworks, and small shifts that change how people hear you at work.
Why Spanish speakers sound less confident in English (and how to fix it)
Even with advanced English, many Spanish speakers sound less senior at work. This article breaks down why and gives you specific phrases to sound more confident and decisive in meetings, on Slack, and more.
The 20 most important business English phrases for Latin American professionals
Feel fluent but still not confident in business English? This guide covers the 20 essential phrases that will help you move beyond textbook English and sound like a senior, native-speaking professional.
How to stop translating in your head during English meetings
Stop the mental translation game that makes you sound hesitant in meetings. Discover practical, real-world strategies to start thinking in English at work, so you can finally show your true seniority and confidence.
Spanglish at work: when it helps and when it hurts your career
For any Spanglish professional, code-switching is natural. But in high-stakes work situations, it can undermine your seniority and confidence.
The real reason you freeze up in English meetings (it's not your vocabulary)
You've studied English for years, so why do you still freeze up in meetings? This article breaks down the real reason (it's not what you think) and gives you specific tactics to finally speak with confidence.
How to negotiate your salary in English as a non-native speaker
Don't let language barriers hold you back from a higher salary. This guide provides the specific phrases, tactics, and confidence-building tips you need for your next salary negotiation in English as a non-native speaker.
The 10 English idioms every professional needs to know
Tired of textbook phrases? This guide breaks down 10 common business English idioms you'll actually hear on Slack, Zoom, and in the office.
How to write emails in English that actually get responses
Tired of your English emails getting ignored? We break down the common mistakes Spanish-speaking professionals make and give you specific phrases to sound more senior and confident at work.
Small talk in American workplaces: a guide for Latin American professionals
Feeling stuck in casual office chats? This guide breaks down the unwritten rules of small talk in American workplace culture, offering specific phrases and tactics for Spanish-speaking professionals to build rapport and sound like a native.
From good to native-sounding: the WorkSpeak method explained
You've mastered the grammar, but something is missing. This article breaks down the 'WorkSpeak method' for Spanish-speaking professionals, giving you concrete phrases and tactics to finally sound as senior and confident as you are.
Reading is good. Practicing is better.
Try the WorkSpeak sentence improver — paste anything in English or Spanglish and see the native version instantly.