AEE: How to Be Concise Part 3: Avoid the Passive

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss how to be more concise in English by manipulating grammar. They focus on two main strategies: using the active voice instead of the passive voice to be more direct, and combining simple sentences into compound or complex sentences to avoid choppiness and unnecessary pauses. They provide examples of how to transform passive sentences into active ones and demonstrate how to combine sentences by avoiding repetition of the subject. The hosts role-play a scenario, first using less concise language and then applying the discussed strategies to illustrate the difference. They emphasize that being concise improves communication skills in both daily conversations and professional settings, making one a better speaker and leader. They also remind listeners to check out the first two episodes of this series.