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 Michelle address a listener's question about how to properly conclude a one-on-one meeting with a supervisor in American business culture. They emphasize the importance of following the boss's lead in ending the conversation and offer phrases to use based on ...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the nuances of using "outfit" versus "attire" when referring to business clothing. They highlight that while "outfit" generally means clothing, it's not typically used with "business" or "work" to describe professional clothing. Instead, they s...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the expression "apples and oranges," explaining that it's used to describe situations where two things are so different that they cannot be fairly compared. They provide examples of how to use the expression in business settings to point out ...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Michelle and Aubrey discuss how to use the word "promise" in a business context to describe potential. They explain that saying something "holds promise" means it has good potential or a strong possibility of success. They provide examples of how to use the phrases "hold...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the importance of using hedges, specifically the phrase "correct me if I'm wrong," in professional settings to promote connection and open communication. They define the phrase, provide examples of its usage in various workplace scenarios, an...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay delve into common English idioms using the word "get," focusing on their application in professional settings. They discuss the meaning and usage of "get the short end of the stick," "get the ball rolling," "get off on the wrong foot," and "get somethi...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "barking up the wrong tree," which means looking in the wrong place for answers or solutions. They explore its origins, provide examples of how it's used in business contexts, and offer alternative phrases with similar meanings. The...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Michelle and Lindsay address a listener's question about the various uses of the phrase "out of" in business English. They explore five common scenarios: indicating a lack of something (e.g., "out of salsa"), expressing ratios or fractions (e.g., "three out of four clien...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey delve into the various ways to use the phrase "fair enough" in professional settings. They explore its use in showing understanding, reluctant agreement, or acceptance when you don't fully agree, highlighting how it can indicate that something sounds r...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "water under the bridge," which means to forgive and forget about a past issue. They explore its importance in the business world for maintaining relationships with coworkers and managers, emphasizing that it acknowledges a past off...
In episode 501 of the Business English podcast, hosts Lindsay and Michelle answer a listener question from Aubrey in Sudan about the difference between "kind of" and "kind of like." They explore the various uses of these phrases, including expressing uncertainty, making comparisons, and softening requests or opinions. ...
In this 500th episode of the Business English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the subtle differences between using "think" versus "thinking" and "wonder" versus "wondering" in professional communication, prompted by a listener's question about ChatGPT's suggestions to soften language by changing present continuous ...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "move the goalposts," which refers to changing the parameters of a goal, often making it harder to achieve, right before or as the goal is about to be accomplished. They explore the negative connotations of the idiom, particularly i...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the phrase "my mistake" and its various uses in professional settings. They explore both the literal and sarcastic meanings of the phrase, along with alternative expressions like "my bad" and "that's on me." The hosts emphasize the importance o...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener's question about the difference between "instead of" and "rather than," particularly in a business context. They explore nuances in meaning, noting "instead of" feels more common and "rather than" more formal, especially in writing...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay delve into the nuances of using "appreciate" and "appreciative" in professional settings, prompted by a listener's question. They discuss how expressing appreciation for a person versus an action carries different implications, with direct appreciation...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the meaning of "kicking the can down the road," which means avoiding a problem and postponing action. They explore scenarios where this might be a strategic decision versus avoidance due to fear or indecision, providing examples related to wo...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss the concept of the "feedback sandwich," a method of delivering criticism between layers of praise. They explore why this approach, popularized in the 80s, is now often perceived as insincere and manipulative. Drawing from recent research and in...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener's question about the difference between the words "reserve," "conserve," and "preserve." They explore the nuances of each word, providing definitions and examples relevant to both business and everyday life. The hosts discuss "rese...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to make email introductions in a business context. They explore both casual and formal ways to introduce two people via email, emphasizing the importance of explaining why the connection is being made and providing a conversation starting...
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