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.
This co-hosted Business English podcast episode focuses on how to discuss workload in English, a crucial skill for professional communication. The hosts, Lindsay and Michelle, begin by sharing their own experiences with varying workloads throughout the year, illustrating the concept of "busy seasons" and periods of le...
This co-hosted Business English podcast episode focuses on professional communication etiquette in the workplace. The hosts discuss four phrases ("piece of work," "flake," "headcase," and "oddball") that are considered unprofessional and offensive to use when referring to colleagues, providing alternative, more respec...
This episode of the Business English Podcast (358) highlights how to kick off New Year conversations at work to strengthen relationships with colleagues and clients. The hosts share suitable greetings like "Happy 2025" and "How was your holiday week?" and recommend using these greetings for up to two weeks after the Ne...
In this episode of the Business English podcast (357), the hosts dive into the versatile word "otherwise" and its applications in the workplace. They explore four key ways it can be used: as an adverb meaning "or else," "in a different way," "apart from that," and as an adjective indicating a different state or situati...
In episode 356 of the Business English Podcast, the hosts tackle the nuances between "right" and "write." They start by addressing a listener's question that highlights the distinction between "right" (R-I-G-H-T) and "wright" (W-R-I-G-H-T), with "wright" being an old-fashioned term commonly used as a suffix in words li...
In episode 355 of the Business English Podcast, the hosts dive into productivity vocabulary prevalent in American business culture. They explore the phrase "put a dent in something," providing examples and comparing it with "chip away" and "scrape the surface." The discussion emphasizes how crucial it is to grasp these...
In episode 354 of the Business English Podcast, the hosts delve into the phrasal verb "take on" and its applications in the professional world. They answer listener inquiries about the verb's meaning and provide examples of how it relates to accepting responsibilities, tackling challenges, and hiring new staff. Through...
In episode 353 of the Business English Podcast, the hosts dive into four idiomatic expressions that convey "I don't know." They cover the phrases "I can't tell," "there's no telling," "the jury's still out," and "I have no clue," breaking down their meanings with examples and role-playing. The discussion highlights how...
In episode 352 of the Business English Podcast, the hosts dive into the crucial role of giving credit for ideas in the workplace, particularly during brainstorming sessions. They explore the discomfort that arises when an idea's originator isn't acknowledged, especially as that idea evolves into a major project. To hel...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts delve into the subtle yet important distinctions between "won't see," "won't get to see," and "won't be able to see." They clarify that "won't see" simply states a fact, while "won't get to see" conveys a longing for something or someone that's out of reach. On...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts delve into how to politely request brevity in professional communication. They explore phrases such as "Please be brief," "Cut to the chase," and "What are the top three points?" while highlighting the significance of context and cultural differences. Directnes...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts dive into the impact of alliteration on business communication and branding. They highlight how alliteration can make names and phrases more memorable, using well-known examples like PayPal and Coca-Cola. The conversation then shifts to three popular alliterati...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts delve into commonly used phrases that pop up during brainstorming meetings. They analyze expressions like "You know what I think we could do?", "An idea I had was...", "I've been thinking about this a lot...", "It would be good if we could...", and "I really th...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, the hosts explore how to respond to work questions that you can’t or shouldn’t answer. Instead of simply saying, "I'm not allowed to answer that," they recommend more professional alternatives like, "That information isn’t available yet," "Details aren't being shared at ...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts explore the crucial role of professional development in keeping up with changes in your field. They stress the importance of continuous learning, especially in today's fast-paced environment driven by technology. The discussion includes practical ways to share ...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts explore four idioms that feature the word "jump": "jump the gun," "jump through hoops," "jump on the bandwagon," and "jump to conclusions." They break down the meaning of each idiom, share examples of how they’re used in business settings, and demonstrate their...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts share three valuable tips for navigating unfamiliar workplace conversations. First, they suggest asking questions to show genuine interest and encourage the speaker. Next, they recommend steering the discussion toward topics you’re more comfortable with, allowi...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, the hosts break down the distinction between "refrain" and "restrain." "Refrain" is an intransitive verb that means to stop yourself from doing something, often used with "from" (for example, "refrain from interrupting"). On the other hand, "restrain" is a transitive ver...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts delve into the idiom "pushing the envelope," which refers to taking risks and exploring new possibilities, often going beyond conventional limits. They discuss its relevance in the business world, highlighting that while it can lead to positive outcomes, like i...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, the hosts explore three phrasal verbs that incorporate "jump": "jump at," "jump out at," and "jump on." "Jump at" means to eagerly seize an opportunity, while "jump out at" refers to something that is visually striking or hard to miss. Meanwhile, "jump on" indicates the ...
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