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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-163c-Football-Idioms-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod. With the World Cup about to kick off, we’re taking a fresh look at one of our lessons on business English idioms related to football. What do you call an activity where groups of people compete strategically against each other as they strive to be the winner? I mean an activity with a clear goal where success requires strong teamwork and a commitment to excellent performance? Some of you...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.110-Strategic-Planning-2.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we continue our look at strategic planning. A strong strategic plan begins with a clear vision. A vision statement describes what a company wants to achieve in the future and provides inspiration and direction. It helps employees understand the company’s long-term goals and keeps everyone focused on a shared purpose. Along with a vision statement, most companies al...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.109-Strategic-Planning-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we look at strategic planning. Many people think strategic planning is simply writing a document about business goals for the next few years. However, real strategic planning is much more than that. It is about asking important questions related to a company’s vision, mission, values, and long-term direction. Strategic planning helps bring people together around a ...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP422-Logistics-3.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for the third lesson in our series on English for logistics . In this lesson, we’ll focus on duties, tariffs, and other cost factors. There was a time when logistics was a lot simpler than it is today, when economies were not nearly so interconnected. But in the second half of the 20th century, governments took down barriers to international trade. Soon companies were relying on complex supply ch...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP421-Logistics-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for the second lesson in our series on English for logistics . In this lesson, we’re going to focus on routing and capacity. Look at the labels of the items on your desk or in your home and you’ll appreciate just how critical international trade is. It’s easy to take it all for granted and forget that the entire system depends on a very complex supply chain. Until, of course, politics gets in the...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP420-Logistics-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for the first lesson in our new series on English for logistics . In this lesson, we’re going to focus on discussing modes of transport and shipping options. In international business, products rarely stay in one place for long. They move between suppliers, warehouses, ports, and customers across different countries and time zones. To manage all this successfully, we need to learn the language of...
Learn business English for meetings with our new Meeting Essentials eBook . We’re pleased to announce the 3rd edition of our Meeting Essentials eBook , with updated lessons and audio. If you use English in meetings, this eBook will help you communicate more clearly and confidently. Meeting Essentials is an 11-unit audio eBook that teaches the key language you need for a wide range of meeting situations, from informal team discussions to formal business meetings. You’ll learn how to express opini...
We’re excited to announce the 3rd edition of our Presentation Essentials eBook , now with updated lessons and new audio. If you need to present in English , this eBook will help you build the language and skills you need to present with confidence. Presentation Essentials is an 8-unit audio eBook designed to help you communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively in English presentations. The lessons cover the full presentation process. You’ll learn how to open and structure your business Eng...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP116c-Charts-3.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on analyzing trends during a presentation in English . Business is a game of numbers. And whether you’re in marketing, finance, sales, or operations, you have different metrics that tell you whether you’re successful. Read any business report, and you’ll see these metrics presented in charts and graphs. But charts and graphs aren’t enough on their own. Sure, you can use them to p...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP115c-Charts-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on describing trends during a presentation in English . Every great presentation has two things: good content and skilled delivery. These aren’t separate features. The content becomes good through skilled delivery. And skilled delivery means bringing the content alive, rather than just reading from a slide deck. This marriage of content and delivery is especially important with c...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN61-Data-Centers.mp3 In this Business English News lesson on data centers, we look at business English vocabulary related to energy supply and tech . AI seemed relatively uncontroversial when it was limited to simple functions in your toothbrush or car. But then, in 2022, ChatGPT made an enormous splash, signaling the commercialization of generative AI. Since then, there’s been a rapid proliferation of new tools. And the popularity of these tools has ne...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP103c-Charts-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on using visuals and describing charts and trends in an English presentation . We’ve all sat through boring presentations, with PowerPoints that are just slide after slide of too much text. If all you’re doing is reading off your slides, then why do a presentation at all? And if your audience falls asleep, then you’ve effectively communicated nothing. If you really want to grab p...
This episode explores how managers can cultivate good habits in their teams by creating conducive conditions rather than forcing change. It emphasizes distinguishing between genuine habits and mere compliance, highlighting the importance of building a culture that supports desired behaviors. Leaders are encouraged to model habits, establish supporting systems, and coach individuals by focusing on observable behaviors.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.107-Habits-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we look at how to develop good habits for success at work. The start of a new year feels like the right time to make big resolutions, or promises to yourself. You’re going to call people back promptly. You’re going to keep a tidy desktop. You’re going to stop reading new emails as soon as they come in. You’re going to manage your time better. It sure feels great to make these ...
This episode focuses on the critical skill of concluding business meetings effectively, highlighting how a strong finish ensures productivity and purpose. It covers strategies for signaling the meeting's end, clearly summarizing action points with assigned tasks, and emphasizing their importance for accountability. The lesson includes a dialogue example, detailed analysis of language, and a practical practice session to help professionals master wrapping up meetings professionally.
Learn crucial English skills for managing interruptions in professional meetings. This episode covers how to clearly state a meeting's purpose, use polite phrases to interrupt, and regain control of the conversation to finish your points. It also explores strategies for partly or fully conceding a point to keep discussions productive and move forward effectively.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP419-Contractors-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for the second part of our look at managing conflict with subcontractors . In this lesson we’re going to focus on dealing with scope creep, cost disputes and conflicting priorities. When things go sideways with contractors, it’s rarely because of one big mistake. It’s usually a thousand small disagreements that pile up. Different expectations, unclear goals, or shifting priorities can spoil wha...
Learn key strategies for managing inevitable conflicts with subcontractors, focusing on addressing issues directly, referencing agreements for clarity, and holding parties accountable diplomatically. The episode demonstrates how to steer conversations away from blame, set clear expectations, and maintain productive working relationships.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.106-Persuasion-2.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we continue our look at how to develop a persuasive approach in business. To be persuasive in business, you need more than facts and logic, and you must also connect emotionally. People make decisions with both their minds and their hearts, so showing warmth and friendliness helps make them more open to your ideas. You don’t need to be overly social; simply showing empathy...
This episode explores developing a powerful persuasive approach in business, emphasizing sincerity as the foundation. It delves into building trust by demonstrating genuine belief and transparency, even when personal benefits exist. The discussion then moves to tailoring persuasion techniques based on audience mindsets, whether through logical reasoning or leveraging authority. Finally, it covers universal strategies like repetition and rhetorical questions to enhance communication and influence.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-417-Audit-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the second part of our financial English series on discussing an audit. Money is the language of business, and audits are one way companies prove they can be trusted with it. Audits check whether financial records are accurate and reliable. They help investors, managers, and the public see that the numbers tell the truth about the organization’s money. If you’ve ever been a part ...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-416-Audit-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the first in a two-part series on financial English for discussing an audit. Financial audits have a way of increasing stress within a company. Suddenly everyone’s paying attention as reports get checked, numbers are reviewed, and details that seemed minor yesterday become urgent today. Audits can feel intense, but they are a critical part of good business practice. Like many oth...
This episode explores how Donald Trump's significant tariff increases, the highest since the 1930s, have dramatically impacted global trade. These policies have caused widespread disruptions in supply chains, leading to higher operational costs, uncertainty for businesses, and affecting investment decisions and emerging economies worldwide. The episode also delves into international reactions from key players like China, Japan, and the EU, highlighting concerns over trust and the potential for a breakdown in global trade norms, culminating in discussions for a new, balanced trade architecture.
This episode teaches how to keep conversations flowing in social work settings by framing conversation as a developable skill. It covers techniques like smoothly changing topics using transition phrases, showing genuine interest through follow-up and WH questions, and expressing empathy. The lesson uses a dialogue between Penny and George to illustrate these effective communication strategies.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP044c-Starting-Conversation.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on how to start a conversation while socializing at work. For many people, starting a conversation with someone can be a huge challenge. And it doesn’t get any easier when you’re doing this in another language! But it is one of the most important skills for building professional connections. A simple chat at a conference or event can lead to new opportunities, ideas,...
Learn how to run productive meetings by mastering key discussion management techniques. This episode uses a budget cuts meeting scenario to demonstrate how to keep conversations on track, invite input from all participants or specific experts, smoothly transition between agenda items, and effectively check for consensus or agreement. Enhance your ability to guide discussions and achieve meeting objectives efficiently.
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP042c-Meetings-Starting.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on how to start a meeting in English . Many jobs require us to spend a lot of time in meetings. Sometimes we might think there are too many meetings. In part, we might feel this way because a lot of meetings aren’t run very well or facilitated effectively. There’s a good chance that you will have to run meetings some day, if you don’t already. You have a chance to make s...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.104-Collaboration-2.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we look at how to build a collaborative workplace culture. Even in the most competitive companies, collaboration is key to success. In our last lesson , we looked at the benefits of collaboration, like innovation and employee engagement. Now we’ll look at the systems and approaches to make it happen. Collaboration starts with leadership. Leaders need to focus on “we,” n...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.103-Collaboration-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we look at how to build a culture of collaboration at work. Collaboration is more than just working together or coordinating tasks. It means people share goals, ideas, decisions, and responsibility. True collaboration often involves people from different teams coming together to solve shared problems or create something new. So why is collaboration so important? One key...
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-415-Purchasing-6.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English for purchasing . This lesson looks at language for evaluating proposals from vendors. Business is all about buying and selling. And just as your company sells products to individual consumers or other companies, you also have to purchase goods and services to make it all happen. For ongoing purchasing relationships, this means evaluating different vendors to find t...
