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Business English Power

Al Slaglealsensei.com

How can I improve my Business English more quickly? Why am I lacking confidence when I need English in business situations? How can I learn vocabulary and idioms for Business English? If you are asking these questions, this Podcast is for you! ALsensei is an English Teaching Professional who has been helping businesspeople with English and Communication skills in Japan for over 18 years! He has worked with people from all backgrounds and levels including consulting at Global Fortune 500 companies and teaching at a prestigious university in Tokyo. On Business English Power you will not only learn from ALsensei, but from other top English teachers and coaches as well! Al makes it a point to interview and bring you the wisdom and knowledge of other great teachers such as Luke from Luke's English Podcast, Vanessa from Speak English with Vanessa, Coach Shane from Let's Master English, Lindsay from All Ears English Podcast and many more! Whether your goal is to succeed at a job interview, write impactful business e-mails, or give amazing presentations, ALsensei can help you. See what Business English Power is all about and subscribe now! Level up your learning. Level up your life.

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Episodes

BEP81 | Best Places to Live in the World

On the 81st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World" Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like this? Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World" Here are useful vocabulary from the article: e...

Jul 15, 202420 min

BEP80 | Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 3)

On the 80th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 3) Are you familiar with the American Holidays? How about some of the cultural holidays that Americans celebrate? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S. and how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you ...

Jul 06, 202418 min

BEP79 | 5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails

On the 79th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails We all know how to say "Thank You", but do you know how to do it with business clients? Have you ever done it in a business e-mail? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 phrases that you can use with your clients right away. Don't be afraid to try them out! Let's go! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spo...

Jul 04, 202413 min

BEP78 | 3 Biggest Lessons from June

On the 78th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from June! Some of the highlights are: BEP67: 5 Open-Ended Questions You Can Ask Anyone BEP70: This Tip Could Earn You Big Tips BEP71: 3 Mistakes In Negotiating Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at: AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot C...

Jul 01, 202410 min

BEP77 | What Are Job Interviewers Looking For?

On the 77th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: What Are Job Interviewers Looking For? Are you preparing for a job interview in English? Have you interviewed for a job in English before but didn't get the job? Have you been disappointed with your job interview performance? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches 5 of the top characteristics and behaviors that job interviewers are looking for! Find out and don't miss any part of this episode...

Jun 29, 202413 min

BEP76 | 4 Success Tips from an NBA Legend!

On the 76th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 4 Success Tips from an NBA Legend! Do you follow the NBA? Did you know that the Boston Celtics just won the NBA Championship? Learn some empowering success tips from Boston Celtics legend, Larry Bird, on this episode of Business English Power! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the s...

Jun 27, 202415 min

BEP75 | Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 2)

On the 75th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 2) Are you familiar with the American Holidays? What do you think the biggest holiday in America is? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S. and how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to pod...

Jun 24, 202416 min

BEP74 | 5 Essential Skills for Meetings

On the 74th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Essential Skills for Meetings Do you often have meetings in English? Do you have to have Zoom meetings with clients from overseas? If so, this is an essential episode for you! On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over five important skills for having meetings at work. We also go through lots of examples and useful phrases that you can use right away! Please subscribe to Business English Powe...

Jun 21, 202413 min

BEP73 | My Student Taught Me a Valuable Lesson

On the 73rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: My Student Taught Me a Valuable Lesson Have you ever felt like there are no opportunities to use English in your area? Are you wondering how other students seem to have learned English more quickly than you? Several years ago, one of my business students taught me a valuable lesson that I'd like to share with you. It can really help you accelerate your learning process Learn how to create English speaking opportu...

Jun 20, 202414 min

BEP72 | The FED Anticipates Soft Landing for Inflation

On the 72nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Fed meeting, benign inflation keep soft landing hopes alive" Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like this? Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "Fed meeting, benign inflation keep soft landing hopes alive" Here are useful vocabula...

Jun 17, 202420 min

BEP71 | 3 Mistakes in Negotiating

On the 71st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 3 Mistakes in Negotiating Do you need to negotiate at work? Have you ever felt you were not succeeding in your negotiations? ALsensei put together the knowledge of two well known negotiators and found 3 common mistakes. Here are three important ones you need to correct. Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions a...

Jun 16, 202413 min

BEP70 | This Tip Could Earn You Big Tips

On the 70th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: This Tip Could Earn You Big Tips Have you ever struggled to make good business connections? Do you wonder why some people seem to succeed in building strong relationships while others don't? On this episode, ALsensei shares a true story from his recent work experience that demonstrates one of the most important skills you need to have in business. Don't miss out! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Appl...

Jun 13, 202410 min

BEP69 | Tokyo Begins Campaign to "Create" More Couples

On the 69th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "The City of Tokyo Aims to Increase Dating, Marriage" Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like this? Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "The City of Tokyo Aims to Increase Dating, Marriage" Here are useful vocabulary from the arti...

Jun 11, 202418 min

BEP68 | Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 1)

On the 68th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 1) Are you familiar with the American Holidays? There's a relatively new holiday coming up this month in June. Do you know what it is and how to pronounce it? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S. and how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple P...

Jun 10, 202417 min

BEP67 | 5 Open-Ended Questions You Can Ask Anyone

On the 67th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Open-Ended Questions You Can Ask Anyone Have you ever felt your brain freeze when talking to someone? Are you afraid that you won't know what to say when communicating with them? If so, you are not alone! In fact, the right questions can really help you in these situations. On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 questions you can use with just about anyone. Don't be afraid to try them o...

Jun 07, 202418 min

BEP66 | Shohei Ohtani's Translator Pleads Guilty

On the 66th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleads guilty to gambling-related theft charges" Are you a baseball fan? Did you hear about Shohei Ohtani's recent scandal? His former translator reportedly committed some criminal acts. Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter pleads guilty to gambling-related theft charges" Here are useful...

Jun 05, 202420 min

BEP65 | 3 Biggest Lessons from May

On the 65th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from May! Some of the highlights are: BEP53: 5 Expressions for Business Meetings BEP56: The Most Important Skill You Need in Business BEP61: 5 Hooks to Capture Your Audience for a Business Presentation Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me dire...

Jun 02, 202411 min

BEP64 | Cut Your E-Mail Writing Time By 10 Minutes

On the 64th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Cut Your E-Mail Writing Time By 10 Minutes Do you feel like you're spending a lot of time writing e-mails in English? Do you ever wonder how to shorten the process? What would your work day look like if you could cut ten minutes from every English e-mail you wrote? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches how to cut ten minutes from writing your business e-mails! Find out how and don't miss any...

May 30, 202411 min

BEP63 | How to Work Better on Teams

On the 63rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: How to Work Better on Teams Are you an effective worker? How about when it comes to working on teams? How are your teamwork skills? Would you like your team to be more effective? Learn how to improve your effectiveness on teams on this episode of Business English Power! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions a...

May 28, 202415 min

BEP62 | Pronunciation Practice: Common Terms for Business English

On the 62nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Common Terms for Business English Are you up to date with your Business English terms and expressions? Learn how to pronounce a few and practice with ALsensei! On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over five common terms from a list of 35 and shows how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode! Article used: 35 Terms to Enhance Your Business English Vocabulary...

May 26, 202422 min

BEP61 | 5 Hooks to Capture Your Audience for a Business Presentation

On the 61st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Hooks to Capture Your Audience for a Business Presentation Have you given a business presentation recently? Did you feel that your colleagues weren't really listening or paying attention to your presentation? On this episode, ALsensei shares five different ways that you can catch the attention of your audience so that they won't miss any of your presentation. Don't miss this episode! Please subscribe to Busines...

May 23, 202418 min

BEP60 | Are Consumers Cutting Back Their Spending?

On the 60th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends on which CEO you ask" Do you think American consumers are spending more than before? Or do you believe that they are spending less? Well, it depends on the data and the types of goods. Find out how consumers are spending their money on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends on w...

May 21, 202421 min

BEP59 | How to Overcome Shyness

On the 59th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: How to Overcome Shyness Have you ever felt like you couldn't express what you truly wanted to say? Did you feel too nervous to speak? Were you afraid that people might make fun of you for making a mistake? Well, you're not alone! This is a common fear for many of my students. But you don't have to remain shy and anxious. Learn how to overcome your shyness on this episode of Business English Power! Please subscrib...

May 18, 202413 min

BEP57 | A New Eurovision Champion is Crowned Despite Controversy

On the 57th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Switzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy" Do you watch Eurovision? Are you familiar with the song contest? It hosts singers from all over Europe to determine a winner representing their country. However, this year brought some conflict. Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode! Link to article: "Switzerland wins Eurovi...

May 14, 202420 min

BEP56 | The Most Important Skill You Need in Business

On the 56th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: The Most Important Skill You Need in Business Have you ever felt like you wanted to give up or throw in the towel? Have there been times when you just thought reaching your goal was not possible? On this episode, ALsensei shares a true story from his recent work experience that demonstrates one of the most important skills you need to have in business. Don't miss out! Please subscribe to Business English Power in...

May 11, 202412 min

BEP55 | Pronunciation Practice: Investing (Part 2)

On the 55th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Investing (Part 2) Have you tried investing in the stock market? Do you follow the major indexes? Do you invest in cryptocurrencies? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over three major stock market indexes as well as cryptocurrencies how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify,...

May 08, 202416 min

BEP54 | Digital Payment App Alipay+ May Be Coming Soon to You!

On the 54th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "China's Ant Group doubles down on global expansion with cross-border payments offering Alipay+" Have you heard about Alipay, the digital payment wallet from Alibaba? If not, it may be coming to your country soon as Alipay+! Check out this episode to keep up to date on all the latest news. Link to article: "China's Ant Group doubles down on global expansion with cross-border payments offering A...

May 06, 202418 min

BEP53 | 5 Expressions for Business Meetings

On the 53rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Expressions for Business Meetings Have you ever been in a meeting and didn't know what to say? Or perhaps you heard a new phrase that you couldn't quite catch. On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 common expressions that you can use in meetings. Don't be afraid to try them out! Let's go! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you ...

May 03, 202412 min

BEP52 | 3 Biggest Lessons from April!

On the 52nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from April! Some of the highlights are: BEP41: 3 Tips to Level Up Your Meeting Skills BEP44: 3 Students, 3 Purposes BEP47: How to Make a Telephone Call and Leave a Message Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at: AL at BUSINESSENGLISH...

May 02, 202414 min

BEP51 | How to Start a Conversation with Confidence

On the 51st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: How to Start a Conversation with Confidence Do feel stressed when you need to start a conversation? Do you struggle with finding topics to talk about? Do you feel nervous when making small talk? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches how to start a conversation without feeling nervous so that you can do it with confidence! Find out how and don't miss any part of this episode! Please subscribe...

Apr 29, 202416 min
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