

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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Jan 30, 2024 • 17min
BE 210: You'll be Missed! How to Maintain a Professional Contact
The hosts discuss the emotions of saying goodbye to coworkers and the importance of maintaining professional contacts. They share tips on how to connect with someone leaving a job and what to say in farewell. The chapter emphasizes being discreet with personal news and promotes a meal delivery service. Strategies for maintaining professional contacts and bidding farewell are shared, along with the importance of staying connected and promoting the podcast.

Jan 29, 2024 • 19min
BE 209: 6 Formal Linking Words to Explain a Process in Business English
The podcast discusses the importance of preparation in delivering presentations and shares personal strategies for planning. They explore formal linking words used in business English to explain a process, enhancing professionalism. The hosts also discuss the steps involved in giving a presentation in a company, emphasizing the importance of learning and following company processes.

Jan 24, 2024 • 19min
BE 208: Do You Have Your Ducks in a Row? Vocabulary for Getting Organized
The hosts discuss the importance of being organized and prepared in both work and personal life. They explore the meaning and application of the phrase 'ducks in a row' and the benefits of whiteboarding. Various phrases related to being organized and prepared are discussed, along with the importance of proper preparation for achieving productivity and success.

Jan 23, 2024 • 16min
BE 207: How to Teach a Process Using the Passive Voice in English
Explore the effectiveness and benefits of using passive voice when discussing processes in English. Learn about the power of passive voice in creating a professional tone and teaching processes. Gain insights into the importance of focusing on the process rather than the individual and the flexibility of switching between active and passive voice based on context.

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Jan 23, 2024 • 24min
BE: How Optimism Can Advance Your Career
Discover how optimism can advance your career with discussions on the power of optimism, the pressure of always being optimistic, and the impact of optimism in TV shows and culture. Also, learn how to add the podcast 'All Ears English' to your listening cue.

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Jan 22, 2024 • 19min
BE 206: What's Your Line of Work? English Vocabulary for Your Career
The hosts share their personal journeys and motivations for pursuing their fields. They discuss the importance of knowing how to share your job in different contexts and explore various professions. The chapter also explores preferences for working in the film or TV industry and the significance of beautiful spaces in the design industry. The prevalence of career changes in the US and the importance of up-skilling are also highlighted.

Jan 17, 2024 • 21min
BE 205: Don't Be Simple in Business! Linking Phrases for Complex Grammar
Learn the importance of using linking phrases for complex grammar in business English. Discover how to effectively use linking phrases to provide reasons and explanations. Explore different linking phrases for business contexts. Understand the impact of certain phrases in a workplace setting. Highlight the significance of using linking phrases to create polished and professional communication in business.

Jan 16, 2024 • 17min
BE 204: Two English Phrases to Elevate Office Talk at Work
The podcast discusses workplace friendships and maintaining discretion, navigating dynamics after a promotion, using neutral phrases to navigate office conversations, and handling toxicity in the workplace.

Jan 15, 2024 • 21min
BE 203: Are Proverbs Useful in Business Relationships?
The podcast explores cross-cultural understanding in business English, discussing the significance of individuality in different cultures and the impact of proverbs on success and achievement. It emphasizes the importance of communication and cultural understanding in business relationships.

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Jan 10, 2024 • 17min
BE 202: Can You Say 'Good' When You Agree in English?
Exploring the concept of being agreeable, the hosts discuss the challenge of saying no and the importance of showing agreement in business conversations. They provide alternative phrases to use and introduce Wise, a financial service for managing money internationally. The hosts discuss different ways of expressing agreement in business conversations, highlighting the level of formality. They also explore different phrases and expressions used to express agreement in English, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in language.