

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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Oct 17, 2023 • 18min
BE: How Working Out Can Connect you to Coworkers
Learn about the hosts' favorite workout activities and their perspectives on workout culture. Discover conversation starters for discussing fitness without focusing on appearance. Explore different workout options, starting a conversation about fitness, and finding the right gym. Understand the importance of connecting with coworkers through shared interests and authentic connections.

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Oct 17, 2023 • 19min
BE 165: Business English Idioms to Avoid at Work
The podcast discusses inappropriate idioms in business English and the importance of being mindful and building strong relationships. They talk about phrases to avoid in the workplace due to their sexual references and suggest alternative phrases. They also emphasize the need to avoid certain idioms in a professional setting and provide alternative idioms for work, emphasizing the importance of studying updated English material.

Oct 16, 2023 • 18min
BE 164: Do You Have a Knack for Articulating Your Coworkers' Strengths?
Recognize and highlight coworkers' strengths. Use strengths for effective task assignment and career development. Assign tasks in a group project based on individual strengths. Acknowledge and appreciate coworkers' strengths for better connection and success.

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Oct 11, 2023 • 17min
BE 163: You’ll No Longer Be a Rookie with This Native English Vocabulary
Exploring the meaning and connotations of words like 'naive', 'rookie', and 'beginner'. Vocabulary for being a beginner or new to something. Navigating newness at a company and the challenges of working remotely. Significance of human connection at work and the importance of being aware of our words.

Oct 10, 2023 • 18min
BE 162: Tips and Templates for the Best Cover Letters
Learn tips and templates for creating effective cover letters. Discuss the importance of cover letters in job applications. Get tips for writing an impressive and personalized cover letter. Discover the advantages of utilizing cover letter templates.

Oct 9, 2023 • 16min
BE 161: Good Leaders Send Signals - How to Do It in Business English
The podcast discusses the importance of sending signals as a leader in Business English, including advertising on LinkedIn and pre-alerting others. It emphasizes clear communication and provides examples of useful phrases. The benefits of signaling in business English are highlighted, along with building trust and using signals as warnings. The podcast also explores creating a safe and transparent work environment for creativity and innovation.

Oct 4, 2023 • 22min
BE 160: Should You Flirt with Business Clients?
The podcast discusses the appropriateness of flirting with business clients and stresses the importance of using professional English skills in the global business world. It explores the significance of feeling respected, cultural nuances, power dynamics, and conducting background research on workplace sexual harassment. The hosts provide insights on handling flirting clients professionally, setting boundaries, recognizing red flags, and maintaining professionalism.

Oct 3, 2023 • 19min
BE 159: It's Your Coworkers Birthday! English Skills to Celebrate
The hosts discuss funny birthday mix-ups, importance of celebrating birthdays at work, strategies for celebrating in the corporate world, navigating the financial aspect of celebrations, and taking on the role of the organizer for improved English skills and stronger relationships.

Oct 2, 2023 • 20min
BE 158: How Can You Stay Up to Date in Business English?
Importance of staying up to date in Business English and using the right vocabulary, phrases, and expressions. Highlight on the significance of sharing current information and speaking in a contemporary business manner. Promotion of the podcast All Ears English and mention of fascinating guests and diverse topics.

Sep 27, 2023 • 19min
BE 157: Is Your Boss on a Power Trip? Tips on What to Do
Exploring the concept of a 'power trip' at work, scenarios of power trips, difference between being on a power trip and being bossy, characteristics of someone on a power trip, expressions 'power hungry' and 'power trip', how to handle colleagues exhibiting such behavior