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 explore the use of the word "guess" in professional and social contexts, discussing its versatility and potential implications. They examine how using "guess" can sometimes project a lack of confidence or ambivalence, while also highlighting alternat...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the common English language errors made by non-native speakers regarding the verbs "make" and "do." They explain the general rules for when to use each verb—"make" for creating or producing something and "do" for tasks, work, and activities. Th...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss useful phrases for connecting with colleagues or new acquaintances about their work schedules, and for coordinating meeting times, especially when working across different time zones. They share questions for both casual conversations and more ...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay address a listener's question about the pronunciation of "use" and "used to." They explain that "use" is pronounced with a "Z" sound when used as a verb (action) and with an "S" sound when used as a noun (a thing or concept). They further clarify the c...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss vocabulary related to smooth and efficient operations in the workplace. They explore the nuances of words like "seamless," "smooth," "streamlined," and "steady," providing examples of how to use them in professional contexts. They share perso...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle delve into the nuances of the words "predict," "forecast," and "accelerate," prompted by a listener's question. They clarify that "accelerate" means to speed up, while "predict" implies a guess or hunch. They differentiate "forecast" as a more data-d...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the common pronunciation challenges English language learners face with the V and W sounds, particularly in professional settings, and highlight how these errors can lead to confusion and hinder career advancement. They introduce their new pr...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss strategies for entering group conversations at networking events and conferences, particularly when feeling awkward or alone. Michelle shares a personal experience of directly introducing herself to a group, highlighting the effectiveness of ...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to ask for help at work in English. They emphasize the importance of being a team player and having the right language to request assistance. They review phrases like "Would you mind," "Could you give me a hand," and "When you get a chanc...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the meaning of "popcorn style" in a business context, particularly in brainstorming sessions and meetings. They explain that it refers to a non-sequential, random way of sharing ideas, where anyone can speak up at any time, similar to how pop...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the expression "last ditch effort," which means giving something one final chance. They explore the pronunciation, its versatility in business and life, and provide examples of how to use it in sentences. They also touch on the importance of ...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Michelle discuss the business phrase "make a push," which means putting in a significant effort to achieve a goal, often quickly or strongly, especially near a deadline. They provide examples of how to use the phrase in different business contexts, such as sup...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Michelle and Aubrey discuss the importance of compromise in the workplace and introduce the REAL framework (Respect Differences, Empathize, Align on Shared Goals, Listen and Learn) as a tool for effective compromise. They emphasize understanding different backgrounds, mo...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle explore the nuanced differences between the words "logical" and "rational," prompted by a listener's question. They discuss how "logical" often relates to rules, data, and systems, while "rational" involves experience, emotional considerations, and a...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss informal verbs and contractions that should be avoided in professional business emails and other written communication. They analyze an example email containing such informalities and provide suitable alternatives for phrases like "let me know,...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss strategies for leaders to de-escalate workplace conflicts and create a more relaxed atmosphere during tense or difficult situations. They emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, recognizing non-verbal cues, and understanding the d...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey address a listener question about how to use the phrase "way to go" in conversation. They discuss various ways to congratulate colleagues on their accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of genuine and supportive communication in the workplace. The...
In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Michelle address a listener's question about the phrase "on the line," specifically in the context of bonuses being at risk. They explain that "on the line" signifies something at risk of being lost, often with negative connotations. They provide examples suc...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle delve into the idiom "coming out of the woodwork," prompted by a listener's question. They explore its meaning—sudden and unexpected appearances, often with a negative or opportunistic connotation—and provide examples in various contexts, including b...
In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss how to navigate relationship challenges in the workplace, inspired by their new Professional English Level 2 course. They introduce the phrasal verb "fall out" and related expressions like "not be on good terms" and "hit a rough patch," providi...
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