

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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Mar 31, 2024 • 20min
BE 236: Basketball in English Part 2: How to Socialize in the Company Box
Explore the perks of enjoying sports games from a company box, emphasizing social connections over mere event enjoyment. Learn effective conversation starters and strategies for socializing at a basketball game in a corporate setting. Discover the importance of active listening and building relationships with colleagues across departments in unique settings.

Mar 28, 2024 • 17min
BE 235: Predicament or Pickle? Are You In a Tough Spot at Work?
Exploring the origin and significance of the phrase 'behind the eight ball' in business settings, with practical examples. Insights on handling challenging situations and contributing value to an organization. Strategies for handling tough work scenarios and the impact of tech layoffs on work dynamics.

Mar 27, 2024 • 17min
BE: 3 Tips for Socializing at Networking Events
Learn valuable tips for successful networking at business events, including overcoming the challenge of approaching strangers, mastering balanced conversations, enhancing speaking skills, and building a strong professional network. Engage with native English speakers, use simple conversation starters, and turn nervousness into excitement for future opportunities.

Mar 26, 2024 • 17min
BE 234: Multitude or Plethora? What Are Quantifiers and Why Do They Matter?
Exploring nuances of countable nouns and quantifiers in business English. Discussing formal and informal usage, distinctions between quantifiers, and importance of varied vocabulary in professional communication.

Mar 24, 2024 • 20min
BE 233: Make These Tweaks to Your Business English Vocabulary
The podcast explores the importance of adapting language in the business realm and embracing new terminology. It discusses the nuances of 'change' and 'tweak' in business English and personal development, as well as the impact of feedback on identity and confidence. The conversation also delves into effective language choices for giving feedback and navigating changes in the work context.

Mar 21, 2024 • 21min
BE 232: Will or Going to? Your Future Grammar Questions Answered
Exploring the nuances of using 'going to' and 'will' for future plans, including formal vs. informal contexts. Discussion on distinguishing between the two for planned and unplanned scenarios. Embracing mistakes in language learning and prioritizing human connection over fear of errors.

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Mar 19, 2024 • 17min
BE 231: Conflict at Work? How to Express It in English
Navigating conflicts at work and expressing them in English is the focus of this episode. Personal stories of dealing with difficult coworkers are shared, along with the value of conflict for creativity and growth. Strategies for handling conflicts with emotional intelligence and improving communication are discussed, along with roleplaying scenarios for conflict resolution.

Mar 17, 2024 • 19min
BE 230: When Get Isn’t Good Enough - Four Professional Options
Exploring the significance of fluent English skills in business, mastering professional language with examples, transitioning between formal and informal language, differentiating formal vocabulary, creative use of the word 'extract', choosing the right verbs in conversations, adjusting language for social vs professional settings

Mar 14, 2024 • 17min
BE 229: Take or Bring? Avoid This Common English Mistake
Learn about the differences between 'take' and 'bring' in English usage, especially in the context of deliveries. The hosts share amusing experiences with food delivery services like Rub Hub and Uber Eats. Focus on mastering business English and the importance of human connection with delivery workers.

Mar 13, 2024 • 18min
BE: Virtually the Most Useful Business Vocabulary You Could Learn
Explore the importance of adverbs in business communication, mastering their usage for IELTS preparation. Delve into using 'practically' effectively in speech and exams. Navigate uncertainties in parenting and informal speaking with 'basically'. Learn how specific adverbs like 'virtually' enhance business English vocabulary.