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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Nov 8, 2023 • 22min
BE 175: Ready to Leave Your Job? How to Talk About It in English
Exploring reasons for feeling stuck in a job, challenges with the medical system, and strategies for talking about leaving a job in English. They discuss sample phrases and the varying levels of directness. They also delve into the emotions and fears associated with leaving a job and finding personal happiness.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 21min
BE: Should You Use Academic Vocabulary at Work?
Learn why using academic vocabulary is crucial in professional settings. Improve your vocabulary for higher IELTS writing scores. Use academic vocabulary in essays with templates and examples. Incorporate less common vocabulary for higher scores and workplace communication. Promote another podcast and feature a sponsorship ad.
Nov 7, 2023 • 20min
BE 174: How to Nail the Handshake in American Business Culture
The podcast discusses the significance of handshakes in American business culture and how it has been affected by the pandemic. It explores cultural differences in greetings and provides tips for navigating handshakes in professional settings. The importance of a good handshake and the changing dynamics of interpersonal connections are also explored, along with dos and don'ts of shaking hands in American business culture.
Nov 6, 2023 • 18min
BE 173: How to Organize Your Points in English with Letters and Numbers
Learn how to organize points in English with letters and numbers, using markers for clear communication. Discover the importance of tone of voice and how to strike a balance when using this technique. Get tips on structuring points in English and avoid repetition. Plus, a humorous reference to 'The Office' and a show recommendation.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 19min
BE 172: Are You Up to Speed? How to Tell Someone You Understood in an Email
The hosts discuss the importance of using appropriate vocabulary in business emails, the phrase 'we're on the same page' and the importance of being direct in emails, usage of spoken expressions in spoken English, and using expressions in written communication.
Oct 31, 2023 • 21min
BE 171: How to Soften Your Response Using Though in English
Exploring the uses of 'though' in English to soften responses, support ideas, and add emphasis. Importance of intonation and context. Softening responses in English when giving feedback. Using a specific word to soften a contrast and cushion the blow of a statement.
Oct 30, 2023 • 20min
BE 170: Should You Say ‘What For’ in Business English?
The podcast discusses the use of 'what for' in business English and why it can be perceived as disrespectful in a workplace. It provides examples of better phrases to use when asking why and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a professional tone. It also explores effective ways to ask for more context, strategies for respectful communication, and challenges faced by middle managers in the corporate world.
Oct 25, 2023 • 23min
BE 169: English to Make Your First Day at Work Smooth
The hosts discuss challenges and experiences of starting a new job, including onboarding difficulties, building relationships with coworkers, and navigating the first day of work. They also explore office etiquette and workspace personalization, including 'bring your dog to work day'.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 18min
BE 168: You Need to Listen to this Episode Yesterday!
Exploring the impact of context on communication and the negative consequences of a lacking company culture. Emphasizing urgency with the phrase 'yesterday' and different expressions like 'ASAP' and 'stat'. Balancing urgency and communication in the face of deadlines.
Oct 23, 2023 • 21min
BE 167: Let’s Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse!
Being prepared to speak up in meetings and share ideas is crucial. Exploring the difference between 'offer', 'proposal', and 'suggestion' in business English. The different levels of formality when making suggestions or offers. Discussing a job offer and moving to New York. The process of receiving a job offer and the importance of words.
