Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahon
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Sep 26, 2023 • 18min

BE 156: Can You Use 'Howdy' in Business English?

The hosts discuss the importance of formal and informal language in business English, exploring greetings like 'howdy' and 'what's going on'. They emphasize the significance of personalizing greetings and the importance of personality in the workplace.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 16min

BE 155: I'll Defer to You - How to Show Confidence in Others at Work

The hosts discuss the difficulties of decision-making and the relief that comes when a decision is finally made. They explore the importance of deferring to others in decision-making, highlighting the importance of respect and intelligence. The hosts discuss the benefits of showing confidence in others by empowering coworkers. They also highlight the importance of using expressions that demonstrate confidence in the workplace.
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4 snips
Sep 20, 2023 • 18min

BE 154: How Many Direct Reports Do You Have? Leadership Terms in English

The podcast discusses the qualities of a good boss, different leadership terms in English such as 'top dog' and 'big cheese', and informal terms used to refer to supervisors and managers. It also explains terms associated with leadership and organizational hierarchy, and provides useful phrases to describe bosses and supervisors.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 13min

BE 153: Please Hold a Moment for Amazing Business English Vocabulary

Exploring the history and disliked nature of elevator music during phone holds. Frustration of being put on hold during phone calls and the use of unenjoyable hold music. Natural and native phrases for putting someone on hold during a call and an ad for Instacart. Importance of using appropriate language in customer service and expanding business English vocabulary. Seeking feedback on more episodes focused on business English.
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8 snips
Sep 18, 2023 • 20min

BE 152: Can We Talk Privately? What to Say in This Awkward Situation

The podcast explores the challenges of having private conversations in the workplace and offers tips for navigating awkward situations. It emphasizes the importance of communication skills in remote work and provides techniques for managing private discussions while respecting others' time. Strategies for handling private conversations and navigating awkward situations in business are also discussed, with an emphasis on inclusivity and maintaining professional relationships with empathy.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 12min

BE: How to Win Your Next Conference

Learn how to confidently connect with others at conferences, overcome fear and lack of confidence, challenge yourself and win your next conference, and discover the benefits of taking courses. Don't miss the limited-time special offer for three courses for the price of one!
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10 snips
Sep 13, 2023 • 16min

BE 151: Don't Let the Kiwi and Aussie Accents Throw You Off in Business

Exploring the impact of New Zealand and Australian accents on business communication, importance of comprehending different accents, TV shows and comedy acts with Kiwi accents, comparison of Kiwi and Aussie accents, podcasts with Kiwi and Aussie accents and recommendations, influence of Australian accents
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4 snips
Sep 12, 2023 • 18min

BE 150: That's a Game Changer! How to Comment on Profound Shifts in Business

The hosts discuss the concept of a 'game changer' and reflect on their own experiences. Exploring the origins and usage of the expression 'game changer'. A discussion on the concept of game changers in business, exploring positive and negative examples. Learn different ways to describe game-changing events in the business world. The hosts express their gratitude to the listeners and provide information about their main podcast show.
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7 snips
Sep 11, 2023 • 21min

BE 149: Are You a Workaholic? How to Spice Up Your English Vocabulary

The podcast discusses workaholism and the importance of work-life balance. They explore the concept of portmanteaus and share personal experiences. Vocabulary words and phrases related to work and communication are discussed. The implications of 'mansplaining' in work meetings are explored. Tips for understanding and using portmanteaus in workplace conversations are given.
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6 snips
Sep 6, 2023 • 20min

BE 148: Is the Job Still Open? How to Know if a Job Listing Is Current

The podcast discusses the authenticity of job listings and how to identify 'ghost listings'. They explore strategies for determining if a job listing is still open, including checking the length of time it has been online. The use of AI in job applications and the importance of being organized in job applications are also discussed.

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