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 situations Increase 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 English This 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.
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey explore the multifaceted uses of the word "ease" in professional contexts. They discuss "ease" as a noun, verb, and within idiomatic expressions like "ease into something" and "at ease." The hosts provide examples and a role-play scenario to illustrate...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the metaphorical meaning of a "wake-up call" as an event that prompts significant change or realization in one's life or career. They share personal anecdotes, including Lindsay's experience of being fired and subsequently deciding to work fo...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey delve into idioms derived from card playing that are commonly used in professional settings. They discuss the meanings and usage of phrases like "ace up your sleeve," "hold all the aces," "ace in the hole," "showdown," and "follow suit," providing exam...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss online scams and how to protect oneself in the online world. They define terms like phishing, malware, smishing, and vishing, sharing personal experiences and cautionary tales. They emphasize the importance of awareness, strong passwords, multi...
This episode explores the use of cheesy expressions and cliches in business English, particularly in workplace scenarios. Lindsay and Michelle discuss the difference between cliches, idioms, and creative expressions, noting that cliches are overused and can be seen as lazy in writing but can be used humorously in spoke...
This episode explores the nuances of setting ambitious goals in professional and personal contexts, contrasting lofty, aspirational objectives with the need for achievable short-term benchmarks. The hosts, Lindsay and Aubrey, share their differing approaches to goal setting, with Lindsay favoring big-picture aspiration...
This episode explores the various ways to use the word "experience" in professional English, particularly in the context of job interviews and career discussions. It builds upon a previous All Ears English podcast episode that focused on the word "experience" in different life situations. The hosts, Lindsay and Michell...
This episode explores the nuanced differences between the words "photo," "image," and "picture," particularly in a business context where visual communication is key. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, address a listener's question by dissecting each term, starting with "photo" as the most specific, referring to somethin...
This episode explores why the phrase "stay in your lane" should be avoided in professional settings due to its disrespectful and reprimanding tone, despite the need to sometimes convey the message behind it. Against the backdrop of a listener question about the expression, the hosts, Lindsay and Aubrey, discuss its mea...
This episode explores the use of the expression "thinking out loud" in professional settings, focusing on how it facilitates brainstorming and conveys openness to new ideas. Michelle and Lindsay discuss the appropriate context for using this phrase, emphasizing that it should reflect genuine, spontaneous thought rather...
This episode explores the importance of respecting schedules and time zones when sending business emails. Against the backdrop of increasing global communication, the hosts discuss common mistakes in email etiquette, such as unclear time specifications and the assumption of recipient availability. More significantly,...
This episode explores the multifaceted meanings and usage of the word "comfortable" in American English, as demonstrated through a conversation between two co-hosts. The discussion begins with a listener's question regarding the word's varied applications, prompting an exploration of its three main uses: physical ease...
This episode explores how to politely decline answering inappropriate or personal questions in a professional setting, particularly in the workplace. Against the backdrop of a listener's question about navigating such situations without causing offense, the hosts discuss several strategies. More significantly, they o...
This episode explores the multifaceted meaning and usage of the word "dynamic" in English, particularly within business contexts. The discussion begins with a listener's question about the word's application in daily conversation, prompting the hosts to delve into its various interpretations. Against this backdrop, t...
This episode explores English idioms and expressions related to the word "mind," offering practical advice for business professionals. Hosts Lindsay and Aubrey discuss their personal experiences with forgetfulness, leading into a three-part series on this topic. Against this backdrop, they reveal a poll from a previo...
This episode explores the importance of adaptability and effective communication in the workplace when dealing with unexpected changes in plans. Hosts Michelle and Lindsay discuss the common phrase "change of plans" and its versatility in both formal and informal settings, providing examples of its usage in various wo...
This episode explores the three key work habits of a successful startup founder, as shared by Alex Harmsen, a tech entrepreneur recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30. Against the backdrop of Harmsen's experiences founding Iris Automation (an autonomous vehicle company) and PortfolioPilot (an AI financial advisor), the disc...
This episode explores the realistic expectation of consistently giving one's all at work and the implications of burnout. Against the backdrop of celebrating their 400th episode, hosts Michelle and Lindsay discuss the challenges of maintaining peak performance daily. More significantly, they highlight the importance o...
This episode explores effective communication strategies for agreeing and disagreeing in business meetings, focusing on building professional relationships and achieving common goals. Against the backdrop of the challenges many professionals face in expressing their opinions confidently, the hosts introduce their new ...
This episode explores the nuances of expressing concern for a colleague in English, specifically addressing the listener question regarding the appropriate phrasing to convey care. Against the backdrop of a listener's experience in Japan, the hosts delve into the difference between "Is everything okay?" and "Is it oka...
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