

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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May 12, 2024 • 18min
BE 254: How to Respond to a Person of Higher Status in English
Exploring how to respond to higher-status individuals in English, including cultural nuances and practical advice. Learn effective language responses like 'I see' and 'That makes sense'. Understanding conversational cues in American culture and using specific phrases for different social hierarchies.

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May 9, 2024 • 20min
BE 253: Profit Versus Nonprofit in American Business
Exploring the differences between profit and nonprofit organizations, challenges of transitioning to the nonprofit sector, the importance of passion and expertise, financial stability through funding sources like grants and donations, and tips for job interviews in various industries.

May 7, 2024 • 15min
BE 252: Change Your Mind and Pivot in Business English
Discussing the importance of English proficiency in the business world, navigating decision-making and change in business communication, exploring common business conversational expressions, and adapting to real-time changes in business communication for successful relationships and problem-solving.

May 5, 2024 • 20min
BE 251: Which Phrasal Verbs Should You Focus On At Work?
The podcast explores the importance of specific phrasal verbs in professional contexts, emphasizing 'focus on' versus 'focus in'. It discusses practical language use in business for career growth and happiness. The hosts delve into distraction management strategies and productivity theories to enhance focus abilities at work.

May 2, 2024 • 18min
BE 250: Are You Excel-savvy? How to Talk About Your Strengths in Business English
The hosts discuss struggles with Microsoft Excel, emphasizing the importance of being tech-savvy. They explore the versatile use of 'savvy' in various contexts and the benefits of specializing in expertise. Learn how to navigate strengths and weaknesses when connecting with others in business.

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Apr 30, 2024 • 17min
BE 249: When Should You Be Meticulous at Work?
Explore the impact of perfectionism on personal and work life, the significance of attention to detail in professions like heart surgery and pharmacy, balancing perfectionism in the workplace, the need for precision in various industries, and adapting levels of meticulousness based on the task at hand.

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Apr 28, 2024 • 15min
BE 248: Have You Already Made this Common Business English Mistake?
Explore the pitfalls of using the adverb 'already' in business communication, tips on rectifying this mistake, mastering the usage of 'already' in business English, effective communication in team environments, and proactive mindset for managers.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 16min
BE 247: This Episode Will Help You Punctuate Correctly. Period.
Exploring the nuances of punctuation in business communication, including the differences between 'period,' 'dot,' and 'end point.' Sharing personal experiences with punctuation struggles and the importance of precision in language. Discussing the humorous search for a calculator and highlighting the significance of punctuation in business English.

Apr 23, 2024 • 15min
BE 246: That Tracks! Two Business English Phrases From the Golden Globes
Dive into the evolving viewership habits of award shows like the Golden Globes. Discover the linguistics behind phrases from the event and explore the Allers English app. Analyze Robert Downey Jr.'s use of business English phrases at the awards. Learn about the meanings and usage of 'That tracks' and 'Not such a leap' in everyday conversations and business contexts.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 24min
BE: The Many Ways to Share Dates When Scheduling Meetings
Learn how to remember and pronounce dates in English for better communication in meetings. Explore cardinal vs. ordinal numbers when expressing dates and master date expressions in business communication. Discover different methods for scheduling meetings and experimenting with number types in workplace interactions.