All Ears English Podcast AEE: It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
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Oct 7, 2025 Discover how intonation can make or break professional communication. Learn why the right words aren't enough without the right delivery. Explore the differences between yes/no and WH questions, and see how intonation enhances listener engagement. Practice through workplace role-plays to master rising and falling intonation. Plus, find out how to turn data into compelling stories for executive presentations. Perfect your business English skills and elevate your career with these exciting insights!
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Intonation Shapes Understanding And Connection
- Intonation can change whether listeners feel connected even when grammar and vocabulary are correct.
- Listeners form expectations about question intonation and notice when speakers break them.
Practice Delivery For High-Stakes Moments
- Prepare for high-stakes business moments by practicing delivery, not just grammar.
- Enroll in targeted training that focuses on storytelling, recommendations, and pronunciation.
Raise Your Pitch For Yes/No Questions
- Use upward intonation at the end of yes/no questions to sound natural and invite answers.
- Aim to make listening easy so people focus on your message rather than your pronunciation.