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.
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This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of slowing down when speaking in Business English. It discusses how clear enunciation and speaking slowly can improve comprehension and engage listeners. The hosts share practical tips for practicing effective speech and address listener feedback. The episode highlights th...
This podcast episode explores the concept of "hush trips," which involve working remotely from vacation-worthy destinations without informing one's workplace or boss. The conversation delves into the challenges and expectations of remote work, including the need to overdeliver and communicate effectively. It also exami...
This podcast episode explores the correct usage of the word "anymore" in various contexts, emphasizing its implications and potential misunderstandings. The speakers discuss its usage as both an adverb and a determiner, provide examples to illustrate common mistakes, and offer advice on using it confidently in work sce...
This podcast episode dives into the usage of adverbs, specifically focusing on words like "certainly," "definitely," and "surely." The hosts discuss the nuances and connotations of these adverbs, highlighting the slight differences in meaning and formality. They emphasize the importance of using the right word in diffe...
This podcast episode discusses the importance of recognizing false friends and false cognates in language learning and translation. It also highlights the benefits of digitizing and straightening documents for effective organization. The conversation explores the differences between verbs used for organizing and cleani...
This podcast episode explores the importance of offering help at work and the significance of fluency in English. The hosts discuss the challenges of asking for help and the reasons behind it, such as the desire for independence or the fear of appearing weak. They also mention a previous episode that addresses a common...
This podcast episode explores the importance of cultural differences in communication, the use of standard responses, the fear of silence, conversational phrases, and the significance of transitions in effective communication. The hosts provide guidance on interacting with someone of higher status, encourage listeners ...
This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the ultimate goal and mission of a nonprofit organization. It highlights the need for individuals to have passion and professionalism in the nonprofit sector, as well as the roles and responsibilities of volunteers and program directors. The discussion als...
This podcast episode explores the challenges of decision-making and the significance of seeking help. It introduces the use of signal words and expressions in various work situations, emphasizing the importance of effective communication. The conversation also highlights the value of spontaneity and fluidity in busines...
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This podcast episode explores the concepts of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, the meaning and usage of the word "savvy" in the workplace, and the value of hiring professionals in specialized fields. The speakers discuss the complexity of Excel and their own lack of expertise, while also highlighting the importance of...
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This podcast episode explores the common mistake of using the adverb "already" in business English emails. The hosts break down the usage of "already" and provide alternative phrases to avoid confusion and misinterpretation. They discuss the importance of using concise language and the present perfect tense to effectiv...
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