I first met Kieran at the British Council in Valencia a few years ago. He now specializes in teaching business English, and I thought it might be interesting for you to hear him speak about his 
classes. Don’t worry if you’re not studying or working in business, we talk about many things and I think you’ll enjoy listening to this interview.
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Kieran thinks that a Spanish stereotype of the British is
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Kieran thinks that the biggest problem facing his students is that
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What was Kieran’s job in LA?
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Most of Kieran’s business classes are
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Kieran says that small businesses are often not successful in his neighbourhood because
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Kieran would like to retire from teaching at
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Vocabulary
window dresser = escaparatista
current affairs = temas de actualidad
to hire out = poner en alquiler
issue = asunto
encourage = animar, alentar, estimular
efficient = eficiente
tasks = tareas
(meeting) agenda = orden del día
template = plantilla, patrón
come across = dar la impresión, entenderse
minutes (of a meeting) = minuta, actas
chairperson = presidente, moderador
(to conduct) market research = (realizar) estudios de mercado
freelance = independiente, por cuenta propia
to isolate = aislarse
lamppost = poste de alumbrado, farola
ironically = irónicamente
heart attack = ataque al corazón, infarto
revulsion = asco, repugnancia
I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Kieran and I hope he can come back for another interview in the near future.
If you are interested in taking lessons with Kieran using Skype, you can contact him by email: [email protected] or by using his Skype name: kieran.mcveigh
If you would like to improve your business English, we have a complete business English course at intermediate B1 to B2 level. You can buy our course on CD and as a direct download at mansioningles.com. There is more information here.
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Thank You!
Wonderful podcast to listen to. Easy enough to understand it (nearly from all parts). The best thing is that you are not speaking too fast. Pronunciation is clear and your voices are nice to listen to. I do love these interviews and of course I love British English 🙂
I’m sure that the two lovely dogs are taking care of Kieran as he did when rescued them! I wish them all the best.
PS. I have two colleagues from Spain and to be honest, have to say that they really don’t appreciate time:) But they are lovely and smiling persons! Elisa
Thanks for your lovely comments Elisa. Is there anything particular you would like us to talk about on a future podcast?
Would be nice to hear your opinions about students now and some fifteen years ago. Are people better to learn English now than earlier? Are they learning quicker? What about grammar, is it any easier for people to learn or understand it now? Are people still shy what comes to talking? What about pronunciation, has it become better because of the internet and many voice softwares?
Quick guestions to you
If you should choose, would you prefer to keep your vision or your hearing?
Have you ever been scared and why?
What about Father Christmas? Would it be best to stop the whole story?
Best wishes Elisa
Thanks for sending us some great questions Elisa. We’ll be discussing them in a future podcast. I’m sure that Reza will have something to say on every question!