

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.


