Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahon
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Jul 2, 2024 • 19min

BE 276: Changing Jobs? How to Announce Your Resignation

The hosts discuss announcing a resignation with grace, emphasizing timing, giving notice, professionalism, and positive spin. They cover maintaining professional relationships, handling follow-up questions, and role-playing resignation conversations for a smooth transition.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 17min

BE 275: Is this Meaty Topic Offensive?

Exploring language sensitivities around using meat-related expressions, discussing the importance of considering people's identities. Delving into 'meaty' topics and essential themes, with a focus on alternative idioms in communication. Emphasizing the significance of being mindful of offensive language and promoting listener engagement in English conversations.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 20min

BE 274: Should You Call Someone Inept? Vocabulary to Avoid in Business English

Explore the implications of using negative language like 'inept' in a professional setting. Learn alternative phrases for giving constructive feedback to maintain professionalism and respect. Discover tips on workplace communication etiquette, building connections, and the importance of effective communication skills.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 23min

BE 273: When the Going Gets Tough

Exploring resilience in business, the hosts discuss overcoming challenges like COVID-19, the importance of resources, skills, and a supportive community. They delve into the meanings of 'tough' in English, discuss 'tough going,' and offer tips on navigating tough situations at work. Emphasizing resilience, they share words of encouragement and promote the podcast.
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Jun 23, 2024 • 17min

BE 272: Can You Catch Me Up? What to Say If You Missed a Meeting

The hosts discuss the importance of catching up after missing a meeting, providing strategies and phrases like 'catch me up'. They explore the legacy of Cliffs Notes, role-playing workplace scenarios. Learn how to ask for a meeting recap effectively and master the art of catching up at work.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 16min

BE 271: Can You Spread the Word? How to Ask for Marketing Help in English

Discover tips on finding businesses online, importance of word of mouth marketing, impact on business success, review websites like Yelp, power of recommendations, supporting small businesses post-pandemic
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Jun 18, 2024 • 23min

BE 270: What to Say in the Elevator at Work

The hosts discuss appropriate phrases for elevator conversations, navigating responses to 'how are you?' based on relationships, engaging in honest small talk with colleagues, and emphasizing the importance of honesty in workplace interactions
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Jun 16, 2024 • 22min

BE 269: Drive Home Your Point with Two Declarative Phrases

Hosts discuss jobs they wouldn't want, explore 'by no means' and 'in no way' for clear communication, emphasize declarative phrases assertiveness in conversations, highlight how two phrases enhance communication effectiveness in various contexts
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Jun 13, 2024 • 15min

BE 268: Are We Aligned? Phrases For Syncing Up at Work

Explore the significance of aligning with coworkers in a work environment for achieving common goals. Learn phrases like 'Are you aligned on this?' for effective communication. Discover how 'sync up' promotes agreement and collaboration in both work and personal matters. Understand the importance of 'harmonizing' systems and goals for improved teamwork in business interactions. Emphasize the need for alignment and open communication at work for success.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 21min

BE 267: Catch this Episode Just In Time to Use English at Work

Learn about the importance of punctuality at work and in personal life, including the nuances of being 'on time' vs 'in time'. Discover cultural differences in time perception and how it impacts business communication. Stay tuned for more episodes on vocabulary, culture, and conversation skills.

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