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Business English from All Ears English

Lindsay McMahonwww.allearsenglish.com
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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Episodes

BE 581: See What Grammar Can Do For Your English

Want to know your English level? Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast : Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast : Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here ...

Jun 14, 202618 minEp. 581

BE 580: Jog My Memory! 4 Idioms for Remembering at Work

Want to know your English level? Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast : Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast : Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here ...

Jun 11, 202619 minEp. 580

BE 579: Do You Think This Episode is a Fair Amount of Fun?

Want to know your English level? Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast : Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast : Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here ...

Jun 09, 202619 minEp. 579

BE 577: Phrases That Will Turn Your Day Around!

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Jun 04, 202615 minEp. 577

BE 575: Getting Grilled at Work? How to Talk About High-Pressure Questions

This episode of Business English from All Ears English explores the phrase "to grill someone" in a work context, defining it as intense, rapid questioning under pressure. The hosts discuss its grammar, common business applications (like tough meetings or job interviews), and emphasize its negative, aggressive connotation. They also introduce similar expressions such as "to interrogate" and "to give someone the third degree."

May 31, 202615 minEp. 575

BE 573: Foul Play at Work? Talking About Unethical Business Practices

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and ach...

May 26, 202617 minEp. 573

BE 572: Afraid of Saying No? How to Underpromise and Overdeliver in Business

In this episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the common challenge of saying no in a professional setting without feeling guilty or disappointing others. They introduce key phrases such as "I'm afraid," "I won't be able to," and "unfortunately" to politely decline requests or convey disappointing news. The hosts emphasize the importance of softening the blow, setting boundaries, and being realistic by "underpromising and overdelivering" to maintain respect in the workplace.

May 24, 202614 minEp. 572

BE 571: Is It a Done Deal? How to Say a Contract Has Been Signed in English

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and ach...

May 21, 202615 minEp. 571

BE 570: What Does It Entail? How to Be Clear About Expectations in English

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve y...

May 19, 202613 minEp. 570

BE 569: Conflict at Work? How the Tuckman Model Can Help

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve y...

May 17, 202618 minEp. 569

BE 568: What's Your Secret to Success?

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve y...

May 14, 202612 minEp. 568

BE 567: Can You Use Folks without Sounding Fake?

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

May 12, 202618 minEp. 567

BE 566: New Colleague? How to Welcome Them to the Team

Want to know your English level? ⁠⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve y...

May 10, 202615 minEp. 566

BE 565: If You Can't Take the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

May 07, 202616 minEp. 565

BE 564: Put Two and Two Together With These Idioms

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

May 05, 202615 minEp. 564

BE 563: Could You Possibly Use This Vocabulary to Connect in English?

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May 02, 202614 minEp. 563

BE 562: I'll Pull Some Strings - How to Help Someone Get Ahead at Work

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Apr 30, 202616 minEp. 562

BE 561: Do You Make Mistakes at Work? 5 Adverbs to Articulate What Happened

Hosts Lindsay and Michelle delve into five key adverbs for describing mistakes at work, differentiating between truly unintentional actions and those implying carelessness or formality. They share personal anecdotes and a roleplay to illustrate correct usage. The episode concludes with practical advice on self-compassion regarding errors and the professional importance of owning your mistakes.

Apr 28, 202616 minEp. 561

BE 560: Business Advice We Swear By

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

Apr 26, 202617 minEp. 560

BE 559: Do You Tend to Go with Your Instincts?

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

Apr 23, 202615 minEp. 559

BE 558: Do You Wear Many Hats at Work?

Want to know your English level? ⁠Take our free English fluency quiz.⁠ Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: ⁠All Ears English Podcast⁠ : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. ⁠IELTS Energy Podcast:⁠ Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Ba...

Apr 21, 202617 minEp. 558

BE 557: Did a New Job Get Off to a Rocky Start? How to Talk About It

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 19, 202618 minEp. 557

BE 556: Don't Slack Off! Learn These Ways to Talk About Low Energy at Work

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 16, 202616 minEp. 556

BE 555: Don’t Pull Back in Business Conversations

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 14, 202613 minEp. 555

BE 554: What's Your Story? How to Ask a New Coworker About Themselves

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 12, 202616 minEp. 556

BE 553: Timelines Matter! How to Be Clear About Turnaround Time in English

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 09, 202616 minEp. 553

BE 552: How to Continue Small Talk at the Start of a Work Call

Want to know your English level? Take our free English fluency quiz. Find out if your level is B1, B2, or C1. Do you love Business English? Try our other podcasts: All Ears English Podcast : We focus on Connection NOT Perfection when it comes to learning English. This podcast is perfect for listeners at the intermediate or advanced level. This is an award-winning podcast with more than 4 million monthly downloads. IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 o...

Apr 07, 202620 minEp. 552
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