

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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Dec 19, 2023 • 20min
BE 192: Don't Be A Doormat in Business English
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of being a doormat in business English and the importance of not being taken advantage of. They explore the idea of not being a pushover in relationships and emphasize the significance of self-awareness in building connections with others.

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Dec 18, 2023 • 21min
BE 191: Do You Coffee Badge? How to Talk About Your In-Office Routine
Hosts delve into the concept of coffee badging and being a honey badger. They discuss the impact of remote work on company culture and the benefits and challenges of working from home. Navigating hybrid work and planning on-site days for productivity is explored. Useful phrases for discussing work schedules and office routines are shared, along with a promotion for the main podcast show.

Dec 13, 2023 • 18min
BE 190: It's Crunch Time! How to Say You Need to Work Hard in English
The hosts discuss the busy time at All Ears English and the upcoming holidays. They talk about working hard during 'crunch time' and the importance of leaving reviews. They role play a project discussion and discuss managing stress. They also talk about approaches to work and the importance of connection in a project.

Dec 12, 2023 • 17min
BE 189: Here Is What I See - How to Share Your Vision for a Project
Learn about the power of sharing and communicating your vision for a project, including tips for attracting support and staying accountable. Discover how to articulate the 'why' behind your ideas and explore language use when discussing future events. Get inspired by recommended books and podcasts for building a company or creating a vision for your life.

Dec 11, 2023 • 20min
BE 188: Michelle's Startup Stories
Exploring the impact of the pandemic on businesses and the recovery process. Discussing the importance of effectively communicating setbacks in business. Exploring phrases to express difficulties at work. Navigating the challenges and importance of strong leadership in startups. Discussing setbacks and maintaining a positive attitude in business.

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Dec 6, 2023 • 18min
BE 187: Need to Cancel a Work Appointment? Don't Break the Connection with These Phrases
The hosts discuss canceling work appointments due to emergencies, emphasizing the importance of apologizing, rescheduling, and maintaining relationships. They share appropriate phrases and timing for canceling appointments, and the importance of giving advance notice. The chapter concludes by discussing effective strategies for canceling work appointments and expressing interest in exploring the topic further.

Dec 5, 2023 • 18min
BE 186: How to Transition to a New Speaker in Business Meetings
Learn strategies for transitioning to a new speaker in business meetings and how to keep the meeting engaging. Explore phrases and expressions to pass the floor to the next speaker. Discover tips for balancing productivity and engagement in business meetings.

Dec 4, 2023 • 19min
BE 185: Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Exploring the concept of working hard or hardly working in business English and its significance in native conversations and office environments. Discussing the appropriate usage of the phrase 'working hard or hardly working' and cautioning against using it with superiors or employees. Exploring expressions related to work ethic and their usage in various contexts. Emphasizing the importance of raising fluency levels for achieving native-like fluency in a business setting.

Nov 28, 2023 • 21min
BE 184: Are You in Over Your Head at Work?
Exploring the concept of being 'in over your head' at work and personal experiences of taking on challenging tasks; personal experiences of being in over one's head, including attempting challenging ski trails; importance of learning to swim and water safety; idioms and seeking support for feeling overwhelmed at work; communication and support at work

Nov 28, 2023 • 20min
BE 183: How to Go Deeper with Your Explanations in Business English
The podcast discusses the importance of explaining concepts in business English for better understanding. They explore phrases like 'in other words' and 'that is' and their usage in conversations. They also provide examples and tips for clarifying business communication and going deeper with explanations in the workplace.