

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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Nov 27, 2023 • 21min
BE 182: I Only Have 20 Minutes - How to Set Time Boundaries at Work
The podcast discusses the challenges and benefits of setting time boundaries at work, emphasizing the importance of communication and prioritization. It also highlights the need to stand up for oneself and be respected by colleagues in the corporate world.

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Nov 22, 2023 • 21min
BE 181: How to Cover Your Bases in Business English
The hosts discuss baseball idioms in English and the connection between 'rain check' and baseball. They explore three different business English phrases, the concept of 'hitting a home run' in business, and the importance of teamwork. They also talk about watching the World Series and attending minor league baseball games.

Nov 21, 2023 • 21min
BE 180: Are You Fully Remote Now? Connection Starter for a New Era
Discussion on remote work trends, asking about office return, and the value of larger living spaces. Exploring Zoom's return to the office, differences between teleworking and remote work, and the power of connection in remote work environment.

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Nov 20, 2023 • 14min
BE 179: How to Share That You’re Ahead of Schedule in English
The hosts discuss the nuances of phrases like 'three to six months out' in business English. They explore the various meanings and usage patterns of the phrase 'ahead of schedule', highlighting its association with surpassing expected time or a specific date. They explain the usage of the phrase 'in advance' when indicating time before an event. Learn useful phrases to convey being ahead of schedule in English. The speakers emphasize effective communication within a team and exploring alternatives to manage deadlines and tasks.

Nov 15, 2023 • 20min
BE 178: What Does the Trend Lazy Girl Job Mean?
The hosts discuss the concept of 'lazy girl jobs' and its connection to work-life balance and the impact on early career professionals. They also explore the importance of networking in the workplace and concerns about remote work. The podcast delves into gender norms, work-life balance, and mental health, and emphasizes the importance of engaging conversations.

Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
BE: Politely Say Goodbye and Black Friday
The podcast covers formal and informal ways to say goodbye, along with details about their upcoming Black Friday surprise. They discuss a once a year offer for lifetime access to courses and phrases for saying goodbye. They also explore polite ways to say goodbye in different situations and share fun and natural phrases to use. The hosts mention their Black Friday deal on English socializing courses.

Nov 14, 2023 • 23min
BE 177: How to Brag in the Business World
This podcast explores the discomfort of self-promotion in the business world and offers strategies for bragging in job interviews. It discusses gaining an advantage in the competitive business world, backing up interviews with data, and leveraging social connections. Additionally, it provides advice on discussing advantages in the business world and tips for self-promotion without going overboard.

Nov 13, 2023 • 18min
BE 176: Two Phrasal Verbs That Make For Better Company Culture
This podcast discusses the importance of a positive company culture and explores how phrasal verbs can enhance it. They also touch on the significance of happy employees, the difference between phrasal verbs and irregular verbs, and how to improve company culture and convince others using phrasal verbs.

Nov 8, 2023 • 22min
BE 175: Ready to Leave Your Job? How to Talk About It in English
Exploring reasons for feeling stuck in a job, challenges with the medical system, and strategies for talking about leaving a job in English. They discuss sample phrases and the varying levels of directness. They also delve into the emotions and fears associated with leaving a job and finding personal happiness.

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Nov 7, 2023 • 21min
BE: Should You Use Academic Vocabulary at Work?
Learn why using academic vocabulary is crucial in professional settings. Improve your vocabulary for higher IELTS writing scores. Use academic vocabulary in essays with templates and examples. Incorporate less common vocabulary for higher scores and workplace communication. Promote another podcast and feature a sponsorship ad.