The Business English Podcast

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep18In this episode we bring the negotiation series to a close with the topic of ending a negotiation professionally.  We highlight some best practices for ending a negotiation on a good note and explore some great phrases in order to do so. We also address the key issue of what to do if a negotiation does not go your way. A packed episode full of actionable advice and professional phrases to complete your negotiation bootcamp!Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.==============~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please get in touch:Tweet: @BizEnglishPodEEDM: Instagram Comment: YouTube ==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep17 In this episode we dive into Part 2 of our Business English series on 'Negotiation'. This episode focusses on 'How to Continue a Negotiation Successfully' -  giving professionals a range of phrases to use in order to keep the negotiation on the straight and narrow...moving in the right direction. We also lay out a number of phrases that should be avoided if you are to be successful when negotiating.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.==============~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please get in touch:Tweet: @BizEnglishPodEEDM: Instagram Comment: YouTube ==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep16In this episode we begin our 3 part series on Negotiation in Business English with ‘How to Start a Negotiation Effectively’.  We will map out the general format of a negotiation before signposting the different elements. We will then explore the phrases and vocabulary required to get your negotiation moving in the right direction.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.==============~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please get in touch:Tweet: @BizEnglishPodEEDM: Instagram Comment: YouTube ==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep15In this episode we will be discussing how to manage conflict professionally in Business English. We will cover a number of phrases to use when dealing with conflict in the professional sphere - in addition to a few techniques to help navigate some of the hardest conversations you may even have.=======Here are the 10 of the phrases discussed in the episode:"Let's take a step back and review the situation.""I understand your perspective, but have you considered this alternative?""I think we need to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.""Can you help me understand why you feel this way?""Let's brainstorm some possible solutions together.""I think it would be helpful to involve a neutral third party to mediate the situation.""Let's focus on finding a mutually agreeable solution.""I'm sorry for any misunderstandings and would like to find a way to move forward.""Let's try to keep our emotions in check and stay focused on the issue at hand.""I appreciate your input and would like to work together to find a resolution."=======Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.=======~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please get in touch:Tweet: @BizEnglishPodEEDM: Instagram Comment: YouTube =======    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals  

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep14In this episode we discuss exactly how to politely decline an invitation in Business English. In addition, due to the high variation of scenarios in which a professional can receive an invitation, we have taken the liberty of separating the responses into formal and informal, so know what to say, regardless of the circumstances.There are also 6 tips on how to deliver these phrases in the most professional way possible.A list of the phrases in the episode are as follows…  Formal: "Thank you so much for the invitation, unfortunately, I won't be able to attend due to prior commitments.""I appreciate the opportunity, but I must respectfully decline as my workload is currently at full capacity.""I'm grateful for the invitation, but I'm afraid I won't be able to attend as it conflicts with another important commitment.""I regret to inform you that I won't be able to attend the event, but I hope it's a great success.""I'm flattered that you thought of me, but I'm afraid I can't make it due to personal reasons.""I appreciate the invitation, but I won't be able to attend as it's not within my area of expertise.""I'm honoured to be invited, but I won't be able to attend due to alternative arrangements.”"Thank you for thinking of me, but I'm afraid I can't attend as I'll be out of town on that day.""I'm grateful for the invitation, but I won't be able to attend as I've already committed to another event.""I appreciate the invitation, but I must decline as it's not in line with my current priorities.Informal:"Thanks for inviting me, but I'm gonna have to pass this time.""I really appreciate the invitation, but I'm gonna have to sit this one out.”"Thanks for thinking of me, but I won't be able to make it this time.""I'd love to come, but unfortunately, I can't make it.""Thanks for the invite, but I'm gonna have to take a rain check on this one."=======Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please tweet us at:@BizEnglishPodEE==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals ============== Instagram YouTube 

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep13In this episode, we continue our Business Chat series with the topic of ‘Marketing’.The Business Chat series allows professional Business English learners to hear Business English being used whilst a variety of professional - real-world topics is discussed...culminating in a 'Summary of Expressions' at the end of each episode.The Summary of Expressions for this episode is at 26:39.==============For a full visual of this episode, including written support for the Summary of Expressions, head to the video on YouTube HERE.==============Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please get in touch:• Tweet: @BizEnglishPodEE• DM: Instagram • Comment: YouTube ==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep12In this episode of the Business English Podcast, we introduce our new Business Chat series.  This series allows professional Business English learners to hear Business English being used whilst a variety of professional - real-world topics is discussed...culminating in a 'Summary of Expressions' at the end of each episode. The Business Chat series is for any professional looking to - Improve their advanced Business English vocabulary- Increase their professional listening comprehension- Hear meaningful, Business English being used in the correct contextBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.==============~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please tweet us at:@BizEnglishPodEE==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals ============== Instagram YouTube 

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:  https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep11In this episode, we lay out the four sections that could be discussed at the end of a meeting, in order to bring it to an effective close. We then highlight a number phrases that you can use within each of these sections to properly articulate each action.This is the last in the Advanced Business English Phrases for Meetings series, which now should complete your toolkit! If you haven't already,  go back and listen to all the previous episodes in this series in order to learn the complete set of phrases you'll need in any meeting.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please tweet us at:@BizEnglishPodEE==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals ============== Instagram YouTube 

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:   https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep10In this episode we continue the ‘Advanced Business English Phrases for Meetings’ series by focussing on ‘Running’ the meeting.  This episode is all about preparing both those running the meeting and its attendees with the phrases to deal with any eventuality.  Packed with multiple phrases for drilling, this episode is a one-stop-shop for all those looking for a mid-meeting verbal toolkit!==============Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please tweet us at:@BizEnglishPodEE==============  For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:  Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals==============InstagramYouTube 

⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching🔗 Blog:   https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep09In this episode we take a deeper look at the phrases required to start a meeting. This includes, not only, welcoming attendees, introducing participants and outlining the agenda but also a number of advanced Business English phrases used when dealing with the 4 tricky scenarios at the beginning of a meeting. ==============  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes packed full of actionable advice, pronunciation practice and Business English dialogue.~ If you would like us to discuss a Business English topic on the show, please tweet us at:@BizEnglishPodEE==============    For more professional communication techniques, download our eBook:    Huge Fluency Improvements For Professionals ============== Instagram YouTube