Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahon
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Oct 11, 2026 • 17min

BE 632: How Should You Respond When Coworkers Ask For a Favor?

Learn how to respond when coworkers ask for a favor without sounding reluctant or overly enthusiastic. Explore polished phrases such as “I’d be happy to,” the differences between “sure,” “absolutely,” and “no problem,” and how tone can shape workplace relationships. Practical examples show how to sound warm, professional, and sincere.
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8 snips
Oct 8, 2026 • 15min

BE 631: How and When to Discuss Salary in English

Learn how to discuss salary naturally in English, from culturally sensitive ways to ask about pay to key terms like starting salary, base salary, commission, bonus, “K,” and “grand.” Follow a job interview role-play about negotiating compensation and weighing guaranteed income against incentives.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 14min

BE 630: When Should You Let Something Play Out?

Explore the business English phrase “play out” through matchmaking mishaps, workplace boundaries, pilot programs, marketing strategies, onboarding, and quarterly decisions. Learn how intentional continuation differs from passively letting events unfold, plus how to use noncommittal language at work without sounding vague.
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Oct 4, 2026 • 22min

BE 629: Should You Have a Drink During a Business Lunch?

Business lunches were once synonymous with the controversial “three-martini lunch,” but workplace drinking has sharply declined. This discussion explores cultural differences, corporate policies, relationship-building over shared drinks, and the risks involving judgment, reputation, productivity, and inclusion. It also considers creative ways to connect professionally without alcohol.
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Oct 1, 2026 • 17min

BE 628: Ready to Celebrate at Work? Find Out How!

Learn how to celebrate workplace milestones with confidence and cultural awareness. Explore natural English for birthday wishes, work anniversaries, promotions, company achievements, appreciation messages, and farewells. Discover how thoughtful cards, chats, and congratulations can strengthen connections while keeping communication warm, professional, and inclusive.
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6 snips
Sep 29, 2026 • 19min

BE 627: Mind if We Show You How to Take the Floor in Meetings?

Learn natural, polite ways to take the floor in business meetings without sounding abrupt. Explore “mind if I jump in,” “mind if I chime in,” and “weigh in” through practical examples and a project-scope role-play involving deadlines, features, and client requirements. Ideal for expressing new ideas, offering perspective, or respectfully pushing back.
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11 snips
Sep 27, 2026 • 18min

BE 626: English Idioms That Help You Go With the Flow

Explore natural English idioms for staying flexible when plans change. Learn how “go with the flow,” “play it by ear,” “see how things go,” and “cross that bridge when we come to it” fit into meetings, social plans, and workplace conversations. A lively software-project role-play shows how these expressions work in context, plus a useful comparison with “play it safe.”
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20 snips
Sep 24, 2026 • 17min

BE 625: You Have No Idea How Useful These Phrases Are!

Master useful workplace phrases for discussing plans, preferences, and unexpected challenges. Learn how “have in mind,” “what did you have in mind,” “had no idea,” and “had no clue” work in natural conversations. A promotion role-play brings these expressions to life through late meetings, coordination demands, and the value of sharing surprises with coworkers.
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Sep 22, 2026 • 17min

BE 624: Hear Me Out! Phrases for Grabbing Attention and Asking for Respect

Learn practical workplace phrases for getting focused attention and encouraging respectful listening. Explore how “hear me out,” “bear with me,” “stay with me,” and “throw something out there” fit into meetings, risky proposals, delays, complex explanations, and casual brainstorming.
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8 snips
Sep 20, 2026 • 18min

BE 623: Couldn't Help But Overhear? What to Do Now!

Learn how to politely join a conversation you happen to overhear without crossing boundaries. Explore social cues, tone, and context, plus natural phrases like “I couldn’t help but overhear” and “Sorry to interrupt, did I just hear…?” The discussion covers when helpful comments are welcome, which personal topics to avoid, and how to share briefly before moving on.

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