

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 12, 2024 • 21min
BE 228: Good and Bad in Business - Part 1
Anecdotal discussion on contrasts between 'good' and 'bad' in business world. Tips on enhancing business vocabulary with alternatives like 'strong' and 'effective'. Importance of using sophisticated language in business discussions. Exploring effective feedback techniques for career advancement and avoiding setbacks.

Mar 10, 2024 • 15min
BE 227: Achieve Success at Work by Avoiding These Hold-Ups
Explore challenges at work such as age restrictions causing delays, communication breakdowns, and dependencies. Learn about the versatile use of 'hold up' in conversations and business English. Discover effective strategies for managing work delays through open communication and collaboration.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 23min
BE 226: How to Say You Need to Focus at the Office
Explore strategies for maintaining focus at the office including changing work environments, minimizing distractions, and prioritizing tasks. Learn effective communication skills for expressing the need to concentrate at work and strategies for incorporating play into adult life for work-life balance. Discover how to navigate distractions while working from home and the benefits of assertiveness in expressing focus needs in a professional environment.

Mar 5, 2024 • 20min
BE 225: Are You Apoplectic? 3 Tips for Understanding Business Vocabulary from Context
Explore tips for understanding business vocabulary in English, including using context, technology tools, and vocabulary retention. Learn how smartphones impact personal connections and how context can help decipher unfamiliar words. Discover strategies for reading challenging texts, using vocabulary effectively, and integrating new words into conversations. Understand the meaning of 'apoplectic' in context through a neighbor's aggressive dog scenario.

Mar 3, 2024 • 18min
BE 224: Are More Vocabulary Words Always Better?
Exploring the importance of vocabulary in business English communication, focusing on confident and concise speech production. Tips shared on balancing vocabulary acquisition with human connection, and effective strategies for vocabulary learning through exposure and engagement. Embracing connection over perfection in language learning, with an emphasis on setting achievable goals for progress.

Feb 29, 2024 • 21min
BE 223: Don’t Get Tongue-Twisted By These French Words
The hosts discuss the accurate pronunciation of French loanwords in business English, differences between UK and US pronunciations. They highlight the importance of managers providing context at work, talk about French business vocabulary like 'repertoire', 'liaison', and 'entrepreneur'. Additionally, they explore informal language usage in English conversations and the evolution of the English language.

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Feb 27, 2024 • 18min
BE 222: Take these Baby Steps to Learn Career English
The podcast discusses the importance of taking small steps in learning and growth, breaking down tasks into manageable steps, embracing gradual progress in new jobs, diving into new activities slowly, and celebrating achievements along the way for continuous learning and career growth.

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Feb 25, 2024 • 19min
BE 221: Sharpen Your Conversation Skills with These 3 Business Roleplays
Explore the significance of role plays in business settings, adjusting language formality, exploring listener sentiments on ideal office setups, balancing formality and informality in communication, expressive communication in business English, and enhancing conversation skills through roleplays in various contexts.

Feb 21, 2024 • 17min
BE 220: You'll Learn These Business Idioms in a Blink
Discussion on business idioms like 'in the blink of an eye' and 'in one fell swoop'. Exploring the use of idiomatic language in business conversations and the importance of active participation in conferences for effective communication.

Feb 20, 2024 • 21min
BE 219: Advice, Advise, and Guide - What's the Difference?
Exploring the distinctions between 'advice', 'advise', and 'guide' in English, and the importance of seeking advice from various sources. Delving into the nuances of being told, advised, and given ideas, with examples to illustrate. Understanding the differences between 'advise', 'advice', and 'guide' and when to use each word appropriately. Highlighting the value of seeking wisdom from elders for personal and professional growth.