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 podcast episode explores the versatility of the phrasal verb "work out" in business communication. It delves into its diverse meanings, from predicting outcomes to checking on progress, and showcases its effectiveness in building relationships and conveying both success and setbacks with humility. The episode emph...
This podcast episode explores the intricacies of gerund phrases and their impact in professional communication. The hosts delve into the nuances of active and passive voice, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each. They highlight the significance of gerund phrases in business settings, demonstrating how they enha...
This podcast episode discusses ways to make business emails more interesting and engaging. The hosts, Lindsay and Aubrey, talk about how to avoid monotony by using different phrases and expressions. They also emphasize the importance of being intentional with the use of language and providing clear communication about ...
This podcast episode explores the benefits and dynamics of collaboration in teams, both personal and professional. The hosts emphasize the importance of open communication, clear division of tasks, and leveraging individual strengths to achieve common goals. They delve into the challenges of splitting up the workload a...
This podcast episode explores the multifaceted nature of nervousness, particularly in professional settings. The hosts acknowledge that nervousness is a universal experience and provide practical strategies to manage it, including deep breathing, physical exercise, and seeking support from colleagues. They emphasize th...
This podcast episode explores a range of table-related expressions commonly used in both personal and business contexts. The hosts discuss the meaning and usage of phrases like "on the table," "off the table," "to table something," "a seat at the table," and "under the table." They highlight the importance of using the...
This podcast episode explores the challenges of ending conversations gracefully, especially when one's mind goes blank or when faced with awkward pauses. The speakers discuss various strategies to avoid awkwardness, such as having a positive mindset, sharing reasons for ending the conversation, offering to get a drink,...
This podcast episode delves into the significance of prioritizing and deferring tasks in the workplace. It explores the idiom "put a pin in something," emphasizing its meaning of delaying or holding off on a topic for future consideration. The hosts discuss the importance of effectively managing multiple tasks and maki...
This podcast episode introduces the concept of a "kudos folder" or "kudos file." This folder is a collection of positive feedback, recognition, and accomplishments that job seekers can use to enhance their resumes and performance in job interviews. By presenting a curated collection of kudos, job seekers can effectivel...
This podcast episode provides a comprehensive guide to managing stress, particularly in the context of the workplace. The speakers acknowledge the commonality of stress and explore various ways to cope with it effectively. They emphasize the importance of expressing vulnerability while maintaining professional composur...
This podcast episode focuses on the etiquette of interjecting during business meetings, emphasizing the importance of staying on track while allowing for relevant side comments. The hosts discuss cultural influences, the necessity of staying respectful of time constraints, and provide specific phrases to smoothly redir...
This insightful and nuanced discussion explores the difference between "cutting coners" and "takeing short-cuts" in the business world. The host's deep-versed and though-provoking conversation unravels the connotation of both terms, especially in the context of modern and often fast-based workplaces. They emphasize the...
This podcast episode explores various aspects of acknowledgment, appreciation, and building connections in different contexts, including the workplace and personal life. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating achievements, using genuine expressions, and fostering a positive atmosphere to build stro...
This podcast episode delves into the crucial role of personal connections in the workplace. By asking simple questions about coworkers' families and personal lives, we foster a positive and supportive work environment. It emphasizes the significance of understanding cultural differences in self-disclosure and respectin...
This podcast episode explores the urgent/important matrix, a tool that helps prioritize tasks and make better decisions. The hosts discuss the difference between urgent and important tasks and how to identify which ones to focus on. They also provide tips on how to delegate tasks and eliminate unnecessary activities.
This podcast episode discusses the challenges and strategies for non-native English speakers to engage in conversations confidently. The hosts address the common experience of anxiety and worry about what to say next, as well as the difficulty of navigating small talk in professional settings. They emphasize the import...
This podcast episode explores various aspects of "tables," including different kitchen designs, using data tables, prepositions and expressions related to tables in Business English, and the use of the phrase "on the table." The speakers discuss real-life examples and provide insights into the nuances of language usage...
This podcast episode delves into the complex dynamics of secrets and their impact on professional relationships in the workplace. It explores the significance of discretion and confidentiality, the delicate balance between keeping and sharing secrets, and the role of connection skills in building trust and rapport amon...
This podcast episode explores the cultural acceptance and usage of diverse idioms related to death in the realm of Business English. From "beating something to death" to "fate worse than death", these idioms are commonly used to engage native speakers and create effective communication in business settings, without car...
This podcast episode introduces the concept of the fluency party, a new initiative to improve English skills, and discusses the IELTS Energy podcast for IELTS exam preparation. It also clarifies the differences between the verbs "have," "get," and "got," explaining their distinct meanings and usage. Additionally, the p...
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