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As I write this from the comfort of my sofa, the weather outside is biblical.
Torrential rain lashing down, thunder rumbling and lightning flashing.
But I look at the dark clouds and smile, and not because it reminds me of the UK.
Because I’m certain that next week won’t be like last.
Last week was unbearably muggy. That awful mix of heat and humidity.
The kind of weather where your clothes stick to your skin, the air feels heavy, and you start sweating just by standing still.
Muggy. Húmedo, bochornoso.
It’s a fun word to say. Far more fun than experiencing it.
Make sure it’s in your vocabulary.
Until next week.
Don’t say “it’s raining cats and dogs”. Not even my grandmother says that.
This week’s three tips:
SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣
🤦🏻♀️ “I have hot”
I know you’re thinking tengo calor, but remember in English we always need to use the verb to be.
✅ “I’m hot”
We use the verb to be not the verb to have when describing one’s state.
She is very tired
They are always hungry
I was very lucky
SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 🧐
👔 Business expressions
“To take the heat”
To accept blame, criticism, or pressure, especially when things go wrong.
In business, problems and failures happen. Sometimes a leader has to take the heat to protect the team or to show accountability. It signals responsibility and resilience.
Good leaders take the heat publicly, and then solve problems privately.
SOMETHING TO WATCH 👀
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Jack & Krystallo
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