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Take care of your professional voice in English

showtideup is an informational hub about professional development communication in English for people who work and study across Slovenia, from Ljubljana to Maribor and beyond.

  • Clear writing

    Emails, reports and applications that say exactly what you mean, in a tone your reader expects.

  • Confident speaking

    Presentations, calls and interviews explained through everyday phrases and practical structure.

  • Meeting fluency

    How to take part in discussions, ask questions and disagree politely in international teams.

Focus areas

Choose the path that fits your goals

Written communication

Writing for work

Tone, structure and vocabulary for everything you put on paper or on screen.

  • Professional emails and short messages
  • Reports, summaries and meeting notes
  • CVs, cover letters and profiles
  • Polite requests, reminders and follow-ups
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Spoken communication

Speaking at work

Phrases and habits that help you sound natural in conversations, calls and presentations.

  • Presentations and short talks
  • Meetings, calls and group discussions
  • Job interviews and networking
  • Small talk with international colleagues
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Step by step

Build confidence without the stress

Professional communication grows through small, repeatable habits. Here is a simple sequence that many professionals in Slovenia find helpful.

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  1. 1

    Define your context

    Think about who you talk to, in which situations and what you need to achieve.

  2. 2

    Collect useful phrases

    Keep a short list of expressions for greetings, requests, opinions and closing a conversation.

  3. 3

    Practise real situations

    Rehearse a presentation, rewrite an email or prepare answers for an upcoming interview.

  4. 4

    Ask for feedback

    Colleagues and mentors can point out what sounds natural and what could be clearer.

  5. 5

    Review and refine

    Return to your notes, replace long sentences with short ones and remove unnecessary words.

  6. 6

    Share what you learned

    Explaining a tip to someone else is one of the best ways to remember it.

Got questions?

Take a clear step toward better communication

Write to us and we will point you to the right material. We read every message and reply as soon as we can.

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Questions we hear most often

  • How formal should a business email be?
  • Which phrases help me join a discussion?
  • How do I prepare for an interview in English?
  • What is the best way to give a short presentation?

Contacts

Let's stay connected

Have a question about workplace English or a topic you would like to see covered? Send us a message using the form or reach out directly.

Our mission

Our mission is to make professional English accessible to everyone in Slovenia

showtideup brings together clear explanations, practical examples and honest advice for anyone who needs English at work, in study or in daily professional life.

Insight

Gain more insight into how professionals communicate

We look closely at real workplace situations: how a message is received, why one phrase sounds friendly and another sounds cold, and what small changes make your English easier to follow.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is this website for?
It is written for students, graduates and working professionals in Slovenia who use English in meetings, emails, presentations and interviews.
Do I need advanced English to use these notes?
No. We explain ideas in plain language and add examples, so readers at an intermediate level can follow along comfortably.
How often do new articles appear?
We publish new material when we have something useful to say. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified about each new article.
Can I suggest a topic?
Of course. Use the contact form and tell us which situation at work you would like us to explain next.