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Lindsay McMahon · Business

Business English from All Ears English

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.

Episodes

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BE 304: Be Authentic, Honest, and Empathetic at Work in English

06 Sep 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the challenges of being "short-staffed," particularly in the service industry, and underscores the vital role of effective communication and human connection in alleviating the frustrations that arise from such situations. Lindsay and Michelle advocate for honesty, empathy, and authenti...

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BE 303: Preceding, Previous or Prior? How to Know the Difference

03 Sep 2024
16m
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This podcast episode focuses on enhancing everyday communication by dissecting the nuances between the terms "preceding," "previous," and "prior". The discussion reinforces the idea that understanding language intricacies is crucial for effective professional dialogue, providing listeners with practical examples to ele...

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BE 302: How and Why to Show Your Budget Awareness at Work

01 Sep 2024
15m
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This podcast episode illuminates the crucial skill of expressing value for money in English, detailing phrases that convey budget-friendly options and the sensitive nature of discussing financial matters in professional settings. Through engaging discussions and practical role plays, the hosts emphasize the importance ...

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BE 301: Have an Idea in a Meeting? How to Speak Up!

30 Aug 2024
21m
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This podcast episode dives into the intricacies of effective communication, challenging the notion of confidence and advocating for the importance of being outspoken. Lindsay and Aubrey explore the vital role speaking up plays in fostering innovation, enhancing work environments, and promoting personal career growth, w...

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BE 300: Don’t be Startled by Business English Vocabulary

27 Aug 2024
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This podcast episode explores the idiom "jump out of your skin," shedding light on its informal nature and the contexts in which it can be appropriately used in business settings. Lindsay and Aubrey share personal stories and caution against misusing idioms by providing alternatives like "startled," highlighting the si...

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BE 299: English Prepositions for the Office

25 Aug 2024
13m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of the preposition "out of" in the context of numbers and amounts, showcasing its prevalent use in ratings, statistics, and professional communication, particularly in business meetings. The hosts illustrate its versatility through practical examples and role play, encou...

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BE 298: A Sure-fire Way to Deliver a Strong Proposal to Your Manager

23 Aug 2024
17m
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This podcast episode highlights the significance of the term "surefire" in business English, focusing on its confident tone and guarantee-like quality, while exploring its practical applications in interviews and sales. The hosts provide valuable insights on using the word effectively, alternatives to express similar m...

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BE 297: Which Idioms Can You Use at Work?

20 Aug 2024
16m
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This podcast episode addresses the use of idioms and slang in the workplace, emphasizing the need for effective communication while remaining sensitive to language evolution. Lindsay and Aubrey explore which idioms are acceptable and which should be avoided due to offensiveness or outdatedness. Through a listener quest...

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BE 296: This is Quote Unquote Not a Great Phrase for Work

18 Aug 2024
19m
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This podcast episode elaborates on the nuanced use of "quote unquote," illustrating its potential beyond mere quoting, especially in workplace settings. The hosts, Michelle and Lindsay, caution against overusing the phrase in professional environments, emphasizing its role in humor and sarcasm while encouraging listene...

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BE 295: What Should You Do When a Coworker Is Rude to You?

16 Aug 2024
19m
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This podcast episode provides insightful strategies for listeners grappling with the challenge of dealing with rude coworkers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professionalism and tactfully addressing inappropriate behavior. The hosts guide listeners through practical approaches, such as politely disagreeing, ...

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BE 294: Buy Time, Get Confidence with these English Phrases

13 Aug 2024
19m
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This podcast episode delves into the art of pausing and using specific phrases to buy time during business interactions, emphasizing that effective communication in English often requires thoughtful articulation that can be hampered by time constraints. Through insightful discussions and practical roleplays, Lindsay an...

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BE 293: Everything Okay? What to Say When a Coworker is Distracted at Work

11 Aug 2024
16m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of navigating distractions in the workplace through effective communication, showcasing practical phrases and role plays that foster understanding and support among coworkers. By exploring a range of approaches from professional to informal, the hosts highlight the delic...

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BE 292: Are You Boiling the Ocean?

09 Aug 2024
16m
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This podcast episode highlights the nuanced use of idioms in the business context, examining phrases like "herding cats" and "singing from the same hymn sheet," while stressing the importance of being context-aware to prevent misunderstandings or offense. The hosts engage in a roleplay scenario that illustrates how idi...

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BE 291: 4 Ways to Declare Your Priorities at Work

06 Aug 2024
15m
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This podcast episode delves into the essential skill of prioritization at work and life, with Michelle and Lindsay articulating the distinction between critical "bread and butter" tasks versus larger-scale projects that can wait. They provide practical phrases to communicate priorities effectively and emphasize the nec...

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BE: You’re Invited to the AEE Olympics!

06 Aug 2024
7m
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This podcast episode announces the All Ears English Olympics, a celebratory live event that combines fun and learning for English learners, marking the 10th anniversary of All Ears English. With a focus on team building and online connections, the hosts invite listeners to engage in trivia games and share their experie...

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BE 290: Are You a Swiftie? Why You Should Talk About it at Work

04 Aug 2024
19m
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This podcast episode delves into the role of music as a unifying force amidst societal divisions, illustrating how discussing popular artists like Taylor Swift and Beyonce can serve as an accessible bridge for connection among coworkers. Through practical advice on initiating conversations about music, advocating for a...

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BE 289: How Can Rachel and Ross Help with Your Business English?

01 Aug 2024
19m
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This podcast episode delves into the significance of the phrase "it's never off the table," popularized by the TV show Friends, and its implications in both personal and professional realms. Through insightful discussions, Michelle and Lindsay unpack how this phrase relates to negotiations and decision-making in busine...

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BE 288: Who Should You Greet When Arriving at Work?

30 Jul 2024
16m
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This podcast episode delves into the nuances of workplace greetings, emphasizing the importance of context, company culture, and individual roles in fostering effective communication. The hosts guide listeners through critical considerations, advocating for mindful greetings that respect time constraints and cultural n...

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BE 287: Is This Michelle? Telephone Responses for Business English

28 Jul 2024
17m
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This podcast episode provides valuable insights into effective telephone communication in business, addressing scenarios such as handling calls when the recipient is unknown and confidently confirming one's identity. The hosts reinforce the importance of professionalism and clarity through practical phrases and role-pl...

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BE 286: Any Caveats, Stipulations, or Limitations with your English?

25 Jul 2024
18m
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This podcast episode highlights the significance of understanding and effectively utilizing the word "caveat" in business communication. Through engaging discussions and practical examples, the hosts shed light on how "caveats" serve as essential warnings or limitations in various contexts, underscoring their prevalenc...

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