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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Jan 10, 2024 • 17min
BE 202: Can You Say 'Good' When You Agree in English?
Exploring the concept of being agreeable, the hosts discuss the challenge of saying no and the importance of showing agreement in business conversations. They provide alternative phrases to use and introduce Wise, a financial service for managing money internationally. The hosts discuss different ways of expressing agreement in business conversations, highlighting the level of formality. They also explore different phrases and expressions used to express agreement in English, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in language.
Jan 9, 2024 • 18min
BE 201: Don’t Over-index in These Business English Phrases
Learn effective communication in business meetings, the concept of 'over indexing' in business English, adapting and pivoting in your job, phrases for redirecting conversation, and future exploration of the micro environment of meetings.
Jan 8, 2024 • 19min
BE 200: How to Stay in Your Lane in Business
The hosts discuss the importance of respecting experts and not pretending to be knowledgeable. They introduce the concept of 'staying in your lane' and explore its meaning. They discuss when it is appropriate to stay in your lane in business and the challenges faced by small businesses. The hosts emphasize the importance of recognizing expertise and finding a balance between specialization and broadening knowledge.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 19min
BE 199: How to Be a Squeaky Wheel in Business English
Exploring the power of being assertive and respectful in business English. Tips on restaurant reservations and medical appointments. Importance of polite and professional language in remote work. Using passive voice to convey messages without sounding accusatory. Treating others well and rewriting emails to demonstrate respect and value.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 13min
BE 198: Arguably the Best Vocabulary for a Classy Brag in English
Learn how to share accomplishments in a formal and effective manner, softening statements about accomplishments, exploring the impact of the word 'perhaps', the art of bragging during interviews, and making bragging sound classier using smart words like 'perhaps' and 'arguably'.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 20min
BE 197: Don't Know the Answer? How to Ask When You Should Already Know
The hosts discuss the hesitation and embarrassment when asking basic questions. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and remembering names in the workplace. Familiarizing with company's purpose and core values is crucial. Effective ways to ask questions when you already know the answer are explored. Being self-aware and strategic in asking for help in a professional setting is valuable.
Dec 28, 2023 • 11min
BE: Don’t Fall Short With Your Goals and Win a Contest!
The hosts discuss the importance of setting goals and being consistent. They reflect on personal goals and the concept of 'realizing a goal' in business English. Learn about using 'fall short of' in the business world. Set English learning goals and participate in a contest to meet a podcaster of your choice.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 21min
BE 196: Would You Ever Take 2 Full-Time Jobs?
The hosts discuss the concept of 'double dipping' and its implications, explore the phenomenon of taking on multiple full-time remote jobs, and examine the challenges of balancing work and personal life during the holiday season. They also explore the negative consequences of shirking at work and promote the 'All Ears English' podcast.
Dec 26, 2023 • 18min
BE 195: The Question Is, Will You Try this New Expression?
Lindsay and Michelle discuss concerns about AI's impact on content creation and the potential benefits of AI in the business world. They also explore the use of 'the question is' in conversations.
Dec 25, 2023 • 18min
BE 194: How One Phrasal Verb Leads to Excellent Communication at Work
The hosts discuss the importance of checking in with colleagues in remote work and the usage of phrasal verbs related to checking in. They explore different ways to refer to a team leader and the significance of check-in meetings. The benefits of check-in meetings at work are discussed, including keeping everyone updated on goals and progress. The importance of open communication in the workplace is emphasized, along with tools like 15 five for effective communication.
