

Business English from All Ears English
Lindsay McMahon
Want to feel more confident with your business English?Lindsay and Michelle show you real, business English vocabulary for the global economy in this podcast from All Ears English. Learn spoken English for business with native speakers.Get advanced skills for English meetings, presentations, small talk and socializing at work, job interviews, telephone English and more.Write more clear and concise business emails in English to sound professional.Be respected when you speak to colleagues, bosses, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.Increase your self-esteem at work to participate, facilitate, persuade, and respond quickly in English.Learn formal, informal, and semi-formal English for different workplace situationsIncrease your salary and get a promotion.This podcast is perfect for you if you are at the mid-career or middle management stage, early career, senior-level or C-suite, entrepreneur, self-employed freelancer, or a small business owner.The English level for this podcast is intermediate to advanced English CEFR B1 Intermediate English, CEFR B2 Upper-Intermediate English, CEFR C1 Advanced English, CEFR C2 Proficiency EnglishThis podcast is great for software engineers, senior executives, MBA students, marketing managers, doctors, lawyers, accountants, project managers, HR professionals, customer service professionals, IT, financial planners, import/export businesses, biotech professionals, sales reps, and any career that involves international business or using English.With every episode, we show you how to organize and deliver your message clearly.You’ll be able to understand phone calls and conference calls by improving your listening skills.Use the right English grammar and the right English tenses in every situation.We also cover: Assigning tasks to the team, global leadership and management, English pronunciation and accent, American culture and business, cross-cultural communication skills for business, negotiation idioms, vocabulary, slang, and business proverbs and sayings.Learn how to tell stories that convince people to take action in business.Speak with customers and resolve client issues.Be polite with the right English vocabulary when you speak with your colleagues.This podcast is a collection of episodes that were originally published on All Ears English Podcast and new Business English episodes.
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Jun 2, 2024 • 19min
BE 263: Good Point! How to Acknowledge an Interesting Business Idea in English
Explore the importance of acknowledging diverse perspectives in business conversations. Learn effective ways to respond to interesting ideas with authenticity. Witness a role play scenario to solve business problems. Build stronger relationships by appreciating and crediting others' ideas

May 31, 2024 • 21min
BE: Get Into the B2 State of Mind with This Special Announcement
Explore the allure of remote work and living out of a suitcase. Learn about the importance of state verbs in business communication. Discover tips for mastering English beyond B2 level with a structured study plan and speaking practice.

May 30, 2024 • 19min
BE 262: Let’s Do Lunch! American Culture and Food at Work
Explore American lunch culture and food at work on this podcast. Learn about the importance of discussing food at workplaces, cultural nuances of American lunch choices, childhood memories of school lunches, conversational tactics during lunchtime, and food culture in NYC. Discover how food conversations can strengthen relationships and foster connections at work.

May 28, 2024 • 19min
BE 261: Here's My Two Cents: How to Walk Back Your Opinion at Work
Explore the meaning and usage of 'my two cents' in workplace conversations, including how to soften statements with the phrase. Learn to navigate opinions and company branding in English work conversations, emphasizing the importance of language nuances. Discover the significance of 'here's my two cents' in corporate discussions for assertive yet respectful communication.

May 26, 2024 • 19min
BE 260: Why You May Need to Slow Down in Business English
The podcast delves into the importance of speaking slowly in Business English, highlighting the benefits of clear communication and engagement. It explores challenges of fast-paced American speech and offers tips for enhancing speaking pace. Role plays demonstrate effective communication in business settings, emphasizing the value of slowing down for impactful conversations.

May 23, 2024 • 19min
BE 259: Want to Work from Anywhere? Best Practices for Pitching to Your Boss
Explore strategies for pitching remote work, new B2 fluency course, Hush trips, remote work expectations, digital nomad efficiency, ethics of working while on vacation, evolving work trends, and remote productivity.

May 21, 2024 • 17min
BE 258: Don’t Let This Grammar Throw You Off Anymore!
Explore the correct usage of 'anymore' in various communication contexts to prevent misunderstandings. Introducing a new course for upper intermediate English learners with native speaker interviews. Master verbal communication in the workplace and refine business English skills for professional communication.

May 19, 2024 • 17min
BE 257: Amazing Adverbs Part 2: Certainly or Surely?
Explore the nuances of 'certainly' and 'surely' in Business English, discuss missed meetings and cloud optimization, analyze the impact of positive adverbs on communication, and learn about using adverbs for global business success.

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May 16, 2024 • 17min
BE 256: Get Organized With This Business English Vocabulary
Explore nuances of false friends in business English, distinguish between organizing and sorting items, delve into English vocabulary related to organizing, and engage in experiential learning for business English vocabulary.

May 14, 2024 • 17min
BE 255: What Can I Take Off Your Plate? How to Offer Help at Work
Exploring the reluctance to ask for help at work and offering assistance in business scenarios. Discussing the usage of 'take' and 'bring' at work, lightening workloads, and the importance of offering help respectfully. Navigating work overload, the impact of the internet, and the delicate balance of offering help mindfully.