Why "Perfect English" Leaves You Powerless in Real Business Meetings
And what to focus on instead
My client froze.
He was smart. Sharp. Ran international projects across three continents.
But in one moment, he went silent.
Why?
“Let’s touch base offline.”
“Let’s table this for now.”
That’s what someone said in the meeting.
And just like that, he was out of the conversation.
Not because his English was bad.
Not because he didn’t understand the topic.
But because someone spoke in native-speaker mode - idiomatic, vague, fast.
This is the English nobody prepares you for
Most business English courses?
They teach you tidy grammar, polite phrases and textbook vocabulary.
But that’s not the English spoken in real meetings.
Real meetings are messy.
Buzzwords fly. Idioms sneak in.
People interrupt. Jargon leaks. Speed increases.
And the worst part?
You’re the one left feeling unsure.
Even though you’ve done everything right.
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
Most global business conversations happen between non-native speakers.
But the loudest voice in the room is still often a native speaker.
Which means:
They speak fast.
They use vague expressions.
They assume everyone understands.
But you don’t. And that’s not your fault.
What you really need isn’t more idioms.
It’s more clarity.
That’s why I teach something different: Global English.
Not British. Not American.
Not “perfect.” Not native.
Just clear, confident communication - for real situations.
✔ Plain language that works everywhere
✔ No weird idioms
✔ Tools to help you speak up - without second-guessing
It’s not about dumbing down.
It’s about opening up conversations—so everyone feels included.
The shift that changes everything
When my clients stop chasing perfect grammar…
…and start focusing on being understood?
That’s when the magic happens:
More confidence
More respect
More success
What about you?
Have you ever been in a meeting and thought,
“Wait—what did they just say?”
You’re not alone.
And the problem isn’t you.
It’s the kind of English we’ve been told to aim for.
It’s time to aim smarter.
Speak English that works globally.
Not just grammatically.
You don’t need more buzzwords.
You need more power. Through clarity.
Let’s make that your new standard.
👇 Tell me: Have you had your own “Wait—what?” moment in English?
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Join one of my Speed Networking for the Bold & Brave sessions.
It’s free, fun and a great way to try out Global English in a supportive space.