Ready to take your English to the next level?
We’re the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience teaching business English and professional English communication. We help German professionals speak clearer, more confident English with practical, real-world strategies that actually work.
We’re the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience teaching business English and professional English communication. We help German professionals speak clearer, more confident English with practical, real-world strategies that actually work.
Rebecca and Dave bring native British English expertise, while Birgit offers the insider perspective of a native German business English coach. Between us we speak seven languages, so we’ve faced the same challenges you face, and we know what truly helps you progress and build your English fluency.
If you want to improve your English speaking skills, communicate more effectively in international settings, or learn English in a more authentic and motivating way, this podcast is for you. Each episode is like a mini English audio lesson taught by experienced English teachers who know how to help German speakers break old language blocks and progress from B2 to C1.
Authentic, practical and motivating – learn with us, grow your confidence, and level up your English.
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Birgit, Rebecca and Dave
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You Don’t Need to Know Everything: How to Focus Your English Learning
2026-10-25 23 min
Feeling overwhelmed by learning English? Not sure what to focus on to improve your English-speaking skills?
In this episode of 3 English Experts, discover how to learn English faster and more effectively by focusing on essential grammar, practical vocabulary, real-life conversations and simple daily habits. We share proven English learning tips, explain how to use AI to practise your communication skills, and introduce the powerful “No Zero Days” method to help you stay motivated, build confidence and speak English more fluently.
Less overwhelm. More focus. Better English!
- (0:00 – 1:32) Why language learners need focus
- (1:33 – 4:36) Simplifying English grammar with the big five tenses
- (4:37 – 6:07) Why knowing more grammar doesn't necessarily mean speaking better English
- (6:08 – 7:05) Start with essential vocabulary and expand gradually
- (7:06 – 8:33) Learn vocabulary that Is relevant to your own life
- (8:33 – 9:32) Business English should reflect the learner's actual job
- (9:32 – 10:28) Active vocabulary, passive vocabulary, and professional relevance
- (10:28 – 12:10) Why learning complete phrases is more effective than memorising individual words
- (12:10 – 13:47) Small communication successes create motivation
- (13:47 – 14:45) Personalise your learning with AI and choose activities that suit you
- (13:47 – 15:50) Use your preferred learning style and personal interests
- (15:50 – 16:35) Learn new skills through English
- (16:35 – 17:52) Focus on communication skills, not just language knowledge
- (17:53 – 18:44) Combine language learning with everyday activities
- (18:44 – 19:02) A light-hearted example of learning through interests
- (19:04 – 21:10) Golden Nugget: The power of no zero days
- (21:11 – 21:58) Preview of the next episode – Can AI replace human language trainers?
Would you like to work with us?
https://www.threeenglishexperts.com/conversation-club
Join our Conversation Club and activate your English with one of us and other like-minded people. Just €199 for 10 (60 mins sessions).
Join our Conversation Club and activate your English with one of us and other like-minded people. Just €199 for 10 (60 mins sessions).
Would you like a free trial?
1. Go to the booking form.
2. Choose a date you want.
3. Select ONE session (normally priced at 25 euro).
4. Add in the promo code: FREESESSION26 at the checkout.
Rebecca: www.rebeccadeacon.com
Birgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de
Fühlen Sie sich beim Englischlernen überfordert? Sind Sie sich nicht sicher, worauf Sie sich konzentrieren sollen, um Ihre Englischkenntnisse zu verbessern?
In dieser Folge von „3 English Experts“ erfahren Sie, wie Sie schneller und effektiver Englisch lernen können, indem Sie sich auf wichtige Grammatik, praktischen Wortschatz, alltägliche Gespräche und einfache Gewohnheiten konzentrieren. Wir geben Ihnen bewährte Tipps zum Englischlernen, erklären, wie Sie KI nutzen können, um Ihre Kommunikationsfähigkeiten zu trainieren, und stellen Ihnen die wirkungsvolle „No Zero Days“-Methode vor, die Ihnen hilft, motiviert zu bleiben und Selbstvertrauen aufzubauen.
Weniger Überforderung. Mehr Konzentration. Besseres Englisch!
- (0:00 – 1:32) Warum Sprachlernende Konzentration brauchen
- (1:33 – 4:36) Die englische Grammatik mit den fünf wichtigsten Zeitformen vereinfachen
- (4:37 – 6:07) Warum mehr Grammatikwissen nicht unbedingt bedeutet, besser Englisch zu sprechen
- (6:08 – 7:05) Beginne mit dem wichtigsten Wortschatz und erweitere ihn schrittweise
- (7:06 – 8:33) Lerne Vokabeln, die für dein eigenes Leben relevant sind
- (8:33 – 9:32) Business-Englisch sollte den tatsächlichen Beruf des Lernenden widerspiegeln
- (9:32 – 10:28) Aktiver Wortschatz, passiver Wortschatz und berufliche Relevanz
- (10:28 – 12:10) Warum das Lernen ganzer Redewendungen effektiver ist als das Auswendiglernen einzelner Wörter
- (12:10 – 13:47) Kleine Kommunikationserfolge schaffen Motivation
- (13:47 – 14:45) Gestalte dein Lernen mit KI individuell und wähle Aktivitäten, die zu dir passen
- (13:47 – 15:50) Nutze deinen bevorzugten Lernstil und deine persönlichen Interessen
- (15:50 – 16:35) Neue Fähigkeiten durch Englisch erlernen
- (16:35 – 17:52) Den Fokus auf Kommunikationsfähigkeiten legen, nicht nur auf Sprachkenntnisse
- (17:53 – 18:44) Das Sprachenlernen mit alltäglichen Aktivitäten verbinden
- (18:44 – 19:02) Ein unterhaltsames Beispiel für das Lernen durch Interessen
- (19:04 – 21:10) Golden Nugget: Die Kraft der „No Zero Days“
- (21:11 – 21:58) Vorschau auf die nächste Folge – Kann KI menschliche Sprachlehrer ersetzen?
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