Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahon
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May 19, 2024 • 17min

BE 257: Amazing Adverbs Part 2: Certainly or Surely?

Explore the nuances of 'certainly' and 'surely' in Business English, discuss missed meetings and cloud optimization, analyze the impact of positive adverbs on communication, and learn about using adverbs for global business success.
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4 snips
May 16, 2024 • 17min

BE 256: Get Organized With This Business English Vocabulary

Explore nuances of false friends in business English, distinguish between organizing and sorting items, delve into English vocabulary related to organizing, and engage in experiential learning for business English vocabulary.
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May 14, 2024 • 17min

BE 255: What Can I Take Off Your Plate? How to Offer Help at Work

Exploring the reluctance to ask for help at work and offering assistance in business scenarios. Discussing the usage of 'take' and 'bring' at work, lightening workloads, and the importance of offering help respectfully. Navigating work overload, the impact of the internet, and the delicate balance of offering help mindfully.
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5 snips
May 12, 2024 • 18min

BE 254: How to Respond to a Person of Higher Status in English

Exploring how to respond to higher-status individuals in English, including cultural nuances and practical advice. Learn effective language responses like 'I see' and 'That makes sense'. Understanding conversational cues in American culture and using specific phrases for different social hierarchies.
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4 snips
May 9, 2024 • 20min

BE 253: Profit Versus Nonprofit in American Business

Exploring the differences between profit and nonprofit organizations, challenges of transitioning to the nonprofit sector, the importance of passion and expertise, financial stability through funding sources like grants and donations, and tips for job interviews in various industries.
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May 7, 2024 • 15min

BE 252: Change Your Mind and Pivot in Business English

Discussing the importance of English proficiency in the business world, navigating decision-making and change in business communication, exploring common business conversational expressions, and adapting to real-time changes in business communication for successful relationships and problem-solving.
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May 5, 2024 • 20min

BE 251: Which Phrasal Verbs Should You Focus On At Work?

The podcast explores the importance of specific phrasal verbs in professional contexts, emphasizing 'focus on' versus 'focus in'. It discusses practical language use in business for career growth and happiness. The hosts delve into distraction management strategies and productivity theories to enhance focus abilities at work.
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May 2, 2024 • 18min

BE 250: Are You Excel-savvy? How to Talk About Your Strengths in Business English

The hosts discuss struggles with Microsoft Excel, emphasizing the importance of being tech-savvy. They explore the versatile use of 'savvy' in various contexts and the benefits of specializing in expertise. Learn how to navigate strengths and weaknesses when connecting with others in business.
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9 snips
Apr 30, 2024 • 17min

BE 249: When Should You Be Meticulous at Work?

Explore the impact of perfectionism on personal and work life, the significance of attention to detail in professions like heart surgery and pharmacy, balancing perfectionism in the workplace, the need for precision in various industries, and adapting levels of meticulousness based on the task at hand.
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9 snips
Apr 28, 2024 • 15min

BE 248: Have You Already Made this Common Business English Mistake?

Explore the pitfalls of using the adverb 'already' in business communication, tips on rectifying this mistake, mastering the usage of 'already' in business English, effective communication in team environments, and proactive mindset for managers.

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