Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahon
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Mar 29, 2026 • 17min

BE 548: Does Your English Have Untapped Potential?

They explore feeling left behind in fast conversations and which fluency skills can be trained. The hosts discuss gaps in business English topics like management language and job interview vocabulary. They define and contrast 'untapped', 'underutilized', and 'hidden' for markets, teams, and skills. Short role-plays show how to talk about untapped markets and unused talent.
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5 snips
Mar 26, 2026 • 17min

BE 547: Don’t Let Homophones Upend Your Vocabulary

They explain why homophones become confusing in connected, fast speech. Differentiate similar-sounding words like upend versus up and using grammar clues. Show how context helps choose aim versus name and miss you versus misuse. Compare tricky pairs like a nice cold versus an ice cold and great day versus gray day. Demonstrate clarification strategies and listening for larger chunks.
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20 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 13min

BE 546: How to Give Permission in English

Practical phrases for giving permission at work and how tone changes meaning. Examples include casual approvals like "go for it" and brief affirmations such as "oh, sure, that's fine." Formal alternatives like "that shouldn't be a problem" are covered. Role play scenes show natural usage in office settings.
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9 snips
Mar 22, 2026 • 16min

BE 545: Idioms That Can Keep You From Going Belly Up

They share personal money mistakes and laugh at hindsight. The conversation unpacks colorful loss-related idioms for individuals and companies. You hear explanations like going bankrupt, burning through cash, and running out of money. A role-play illustrates how investors talk about startup failures and founder experience.
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22 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 13min

BE 544: Where Are You Based? How to Start Remote Calls in English

Practical phrases for starting remote calls in professional English. Clear contrasts between 'Where are you based?', 'Where are you located?' and neutral alternatives. Tips on using location questions to build rapport and navigate distributed teams. Focused guidance for global professionals managing video calls and small talk.
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9 snips
Mar 17, 2026 • 17min

BE 543: Have Already or Had Already? The Perfect Way to Use Past Perfect

Clear breakdown of 'have already' versus 'had already' and why one can confuse readers in workplace emails. Practical rules for present perfect and past perfect with timeline examples. Role-play showing tense choices in client-report exchanges. Tips for time expressions and keeping emails simple to avoid unintended drama.
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5 snips
Mar 15, 2026 • 15min

BE 542: How to Ask for a Review at Work

Practical tips on why reviews matter for businesses and online professionals. Conversation about who writes reviews and how emotions drive them. Sample phrases and role play showing natural ways to ask customers for feedback. Discussion of timing, tone, and using praise moments to encourage reviews.
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18 snips
Mar 12, 2026 • 16min

BE 541: Turn a Profit With These Financial Phrases

They unpack profit-focused financial phrases like turn a profit and become profitable. They explain nest egg, rainy day fund and cushion for savings and emergencies. Listen for informal expressions such as make a killing and practical role-play using cash flow and dip into. Formality tips and when to use each phrase are also discussed.
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19 snips
Mar 10, 2026 • 16min

BE 540: Crunch the Numbers with Lindsay and Michelle

They explain the idiom "crunch the numbers" and show how it applies to budgeting, buying decisions, and hiring. Discussion covers P&L statements, accounting roles, and when owners must review expenses. You hear practical examples like portion changes at restaurants and alternative phrases for doing calculations.
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12 snips
Mar 8, 2026 • 17min

BE 539: Finally, the Episode You’ve Been Waiting For!

Clear breakdowns of how to use finally, eventually, in the end, and after all. Short comparisons that show differences in tone and timing. A role play demonstrates the words in a traveled story. Practical tips for choosing the right word at work or everyday conversation.

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