Best Business English Podcasts (2024)

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average & Dow Theory 24:27

15m ago24:27

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remains a vital benchmark for U.S. economic performance, despite being established in 1896. Today, the DJIA and Dow Theory continue to provide investors with valuable insights into market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the history and significance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, often refer…

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Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court 16:11

3d ago16:11

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Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encounter with varying legal and cultural standards. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent legal battle between Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian Supreme Court. They discuss the c…

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BEP 10 – Describing Charts and Trends

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A good graph, diagram or chart can bring your presentation to life. Remember that "a picture can paint a thousand words". Putting graphical information into words can be easy as long as you keep your sentence structure simple. In your reading, you will come across a great variety of words and expressions to describe trends. However, when you speak …

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BEP 409 – Quality Control 2: Customer Service 24:19

6d ago24:19

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP409-Quality-Control-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the second in a two-part series on quality control. In this lesson, we’ll focus on quality control for customer service. For companies that sell products, quality control is critical. Not just for ensuring consistency, safe…

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Dr. Copper: How Copper Prices Reflect Global Economic Health 8:21

7d ago8:21

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Copper — a critical industrial metal — holds the intriguing title of "Dr. Copper" for its ability to diagnose the health of the global economy. In this episode, we delve into how copper prices act as an economic barometer and explore the factors influencing its market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the concept of "Dr. Copper," examini…

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BEP 408 – Quality Control 1: Manufacturing 24:03

20d ago24:03

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP408-Quality-Control-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the first in a two-part series on quality control. In this lesson, we’ll focus on the manufacturing side of things. Successful companies understand the importance of quality. At minimum, quality control is about meeting ind…

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Roots of Success: Turkey's Hair Transplant Boom 21:29

22d ago21:29

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Turkey's hair transplant industry is booming, attracting international clients and reshaping the medical tourism landscape. This episode explores the factors driving this growth, including advancements in technology, social acceptance, and economic factors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega dive into the rapidly growing hair transplant industry in Tu…

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Skills 360 – How to Overcome Cognitive Bias

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.98-Cognitive-Bias-2.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we continue learning about cognitive bias. In this lesson, we’ll look at how to deal with the biases that impact our decision-making. Trusting your gut and making quick decisions might work in some cases. But if you think …

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BEP 76: Conversation Techniques

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INTRODUCTION In this podcast lesson, we’ll be looking at a number of useful techniques to help to you develop a conversation. When you are taking part in a conversation the most important thing is to react to what the other person is saying. If you don’t react, the conversation is likely to end very quickly. Reacting helps to show that you are list…

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South Korean Chaebols & The Korea Discount 25:54

1M ago25:54

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South Korea's economic landscape has been significantly shaped by its large family-owned conglomerates, known as chaebols. These entities have driven the nation's rapid development, but also face criticism for their dominant market position and governance issues. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan examine the world of South Korean chaebols and the phenom…

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The US TikTok Ban: what you need to know 21:59

1M ago21:59

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The United States government has taken unprecedented steps to ban the popular social media platform TikTok due to concerns over data security and potential influence from the Chinese government. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent developments surrounding the US government's decision to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, B…

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BEP 58: Teleconferencing: Communication Problems

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In the modern business world, teleconferencing is an essential means through which business associates in different places communicate with each other. Teleconferencing may be done through audio or both audio and video channels, and is a cost-effective way of conducting business meetings with colleagues and associates who are in different parts of …

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Skills 360 – What is Cognitive Bias?

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.97-Cognitive-Bias-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast for today’s lesson on cognitive bias. These are factors that affect our ability to make good decisions and reasonable judgments. Cognitive biases are factors that can negatively impact our decision-making and judgments. We ma…

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Egypt's Economic Headwinds 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Egypt's economy is facing significant challenges, with key sectors like the Suez Canal and natural gas industry experiencing sharp declines in revenue. These difficulties are exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and internal economic issues, creating a complex landscape for the country's financial future. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the …

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BEP 35c – Meetings: Clarifying What Was Meant 16:30

2M ago16:30

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP035c-Clarifying-2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on clarifying in English meetings. Previously we looked at how to clarify what was said when you didn’t hear properly. Today we’re going to look at how to clarify what someone means in order to avoid misunderstandings. Life woul…

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BEP 23: Questioning Techniques

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In this podcast lesson we're going to focus on questioning techniques once again. Questioning is the most important way of exchanging information in business situations. Since there are many situations where questions are used in gaining information, there are, of course, many different ways of asking questions. The most important thing to consider…

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The Cocoa Crisis 22:27

2M ago22:27

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The global chocolate industry is grappling with a steep rise in cocoa prices, leading to significant changes for producers and consumers alike. This unprecedented surge, driven by unusual weather patterns and long-standing structural challenges, has sent shockwaves through the market, forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink recipes, pricing, and…

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Beauty in Distress: What went wrong at The Body Shop? 23:29

3M ago23:29

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The Body Shop, once a leader in ethical consumerism and a pioneer in brand activism within the cosmetics industry, has faced a dramatic downturn. This episode of Down to Business English examines the rise and fall of a company that set the standard for corporate responsibility but has recently struggled with bankruptcy and ownership changes. Skip M…

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BEP 407 – Financial English 5: Comparing Opportunities 23:08

3M ago23:08

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-407-Financial-English-5-Comparing.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the fifth in our series on financial English. In this lesson, we’ll focus on selling a client on a new investment opportunity. Some people would say that selling is all about convincing someone that they want o…

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BEP 94: Complimenting Someone at Work

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Introduction What is a compliment? If you say something nice about someone, that’s a compliment. You can “pay someone a compliment” by telling them how nice their new hairstyle or dress is, for example. How often do you pay a compliment to your work colleagues? We all like to receive positive comments about how we look, but how you do it is importa…

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BEP 63: Business Presentations - Referring to Visual Aids

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It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is certainly true of business presentations in which a graph, table or image can present a clear picture of what you want to say. Many people find it easier to understand information when it is presented visually, and visual aids are essential to most business presentations. To create an…

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BEP 406 – Financial English 4: Pitching a New Opportunity 22:47

3M ago22:47

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP-406-Financial-English-4-Pitching.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, the fourth in our series on financial English. In this lesson, we’ll focus on pitching a new opportunity to a client. In certain ways, selling financial services is just like selling any other kind of product. Y…

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The Wide World of Sports Betting in the USA 20:49

3M ago20:49

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Learn how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry in the USA, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports…

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Business English News 56 – Deglobalization 5:58

3M ago5:58

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN56-Deglobalization.mp3 In this Business English News lesson on the trend toward deglobalization, we look at business English vocabulary related to economics and global trade. The past few years have been a very interesting time for the world economy. A pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of global su…

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BEP 73: Making Polite Requests

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Introduction In business, we often have to ask someone to do something for us. There are many different ways of making requests in English; some requests are direct and others are indirect. In general though, the more indirect your request, the more polite it will sound. And unsurprisingly, indirect requests generally include more words than direct…

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Soaring Stocks and Semiconductor Success 19:57

4M ago19:57

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Discover the latest economic developments in Japan, focusing on the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new high and the opening of a TSMC semiconductor plant in Kumamoto. This episode is a great chance to learn business English vocabulary related to important economic changes. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine recent economic milestones in Japan, in…

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BEP 34c – Clarifying and Confirming What Was Said 14:12

4M ago14:12

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEP034c-Clarifying-1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on how to clarify what was said during a conversation. Communication is rarely easy. There’s so much that can go wrong in a conversation, especially on the phone. We might not hear someone well, we might hear them incorrectly, a…

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BEP 47: Business Presentations - Handling Questions

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At some point in your presentation you will be expected to answer questions from your audience. They might have some important questions that need to be answered before they buy into your message. Handling their questions with authority can make the difference for you between a successful presentation and a waste of time. This is the opportunity fo…

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Turbulent Skies: The Shifting Winds of Air Freight and Cargo 20:35

4M ago20:35

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The Air Cargo and Freight industry has faced many challenges over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic, increasing operational costs, and fluctuating customer demand have all been issues the industry has had to deal with. In this episode of Down to Business English we look at all of these factors. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to …

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Skills 360 – What is DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 6:36

4M ago6:36

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.96-ESG-2.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast for today’s lesson on the impact and implications of DEI – or diversity, equity, and inclusion – on the workplace. As part of the “social” aspect of ESG, DEI has exploded in importance in recent years. Over 50% of employees in the US be…

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BEP 68: Telephoning - Checking Back and Confirming

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Introduction Talking on the telephone is a skill that you can develop by paying attention to the different things that you have to remember. Many times, you need to take down details like names, addresses and telephone numbers. You should always repeat these details back to the caller and confirm with the caller that you have noted them correctly. …

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The Digital Nomad Lifestyle 17:13

5M ago17:13

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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the world of digital nomads in this enlightening episode of Down to Business English. As the concept of digital nomadism gains traction worldwide, this is a timely and relevant conversation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into this lifestyle choice while improving their business English vocabulary and …

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Skills 360 – What is ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance 6:00

5M ago6:00

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Learn what ESG is all about as we look at environmental, social and governance concerns. >>>The post Skills 360 – What is ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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BEP 09 - Reporting on Progress

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In meetings and teleconferences a common task is to update participants on the progress of a project or your area of responsibility. In this podcast lesson we focus on the verb tenses and language used when reporting on progress.By christian.reyes66@gmail.com (xipat)

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Russian Gas Exports to Europe 21:53

5M ago21:53

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In a time when geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in shaping global economics, this episode of Down to Business English is very pertinent. Join co-hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux as they explore the intricate dynamics of Russian gas exports to Europe. This discussion offers insights into current events while providing an opportunity to en…

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BEP 405 – English Idioms about Animals (2) 22:29

6M ago22:29

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Learn English idioms related to animals. >>>The post BEP 405 – English Idioms about Animals (2) first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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Carbon Capture: climate saving technology or fossil fuel enabler? 20:22

6M ago20:22

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In today's world, where all of us are trying to be more environmentally responsible, this episode of Down to Business English is very timely. Co-hosts Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux not only talk about the important topic of carbon capture technology but also help you to improve your business English vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. …

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BEP 404 – English Idioms about Animals (1) 22:59

6M ago22:59

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Learn English idioms related to animals. >>>The post BEP 404 – English Idioms about Animals (1) first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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BEP 80: Passing on Telephone Messages to Clients

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Introduction Remember when passing on messages to clients, details are very important. It does no good to relay a message if you’ve forgotten the time of the appointment or can’t remember the name of the person calling. Everyone makes mistakes and sooner or later most people forget a detail, but the most important thing is communicating this inform…

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The Cruise Line Industry 21:59

6M ago21:59

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The start of 2024 brings with it not only new resolutions but also new insights into one of the most dynamic sectors of global tourism - the cruise line industry. After weathering the storms of the pandemic, this industry has emerged not just afloat but thriving. The Cruise Line Industry industry has a history of making waves — from its transformat…

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Business English News 55 – 2024 Global Economic Outlook 6:03

7M ago6:03

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In this Business English News lesson, we look at business English vocabulary related to the economy and finance and the global economic outlook for 2024. >>>The post Business English News 55 – 2024 Global Economic Outlook first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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BEP 28: Structuring a Business Presentation

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The introduction to a presentation is a very important - perhaps the most important part of the presentation. This is the first impression that your audience have of you. You should concentrate on getting your introduction right. You should use the introduction to: welcome your audience introduce your subject outline the structure of your presentat…

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Economies across the Eurozone 18:46

7M ago18:46

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The Eurozone presents a variety of contrasting economic stories. Germany and France, the bloc's largest economies, are navigating through a period of uncertainty that reflects broader trends impacting the region. Meanwhile, smaller economies like Ireland and Belgium are experiencing growth, highlighting the diverse economic conditions within the Eu…

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The exit and reinstatement of Sam Altman 19:36

7M ago19:36

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In a week marked by unexpected turns and twists, OpenAI, the leader in AI development, witnessed a whirlwind of leadership changes that captured the attention of the business and tech world. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take listeners through the riveting series of events at OpenAI, beginning with a s…

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BEP 49: Business Negotiations - Concluding a Deal

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Concluding a deal is the final part of a business negotiation, and often takes place after several talks and discussions have been held to negotiate every aspect of the deal. Participating in the conclusion of the deal usually means that you have been present at earlier discussions, or are familiar with the possibilities that have already been disc…

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BEP 33c – Presentations: Summarizing and Call to Action 17:30

8M ago17:30

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Learn how to finish a presentation in English with a summary and a call to action. >>>The post BEP 33c – Presentations: Summarizing and Call to Action first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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BEP 79: Small Talk with Colleagues

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Introduction Many of you will be working for international companies where you come into daily contact with foreigners, some of whom will be native English speakers. Whether you’re working face to face with a foreign colleague in your office, or just bump into a foreigner you know in your company canteen, a corridor, a lift or when you are arriving…

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BEP 03 - Controlling Business Meetings and Expressing Opinions

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In meetings, especially formal meetings, it's important to keep the discussion relevant, and to the point. So we're looking at some words and phrases that a Chairperson might use to stop irrelevant discussion and interruptions. We're also looking at ways of stating an opinion, and agreeing or disagreeing.…

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BEP 403 – Recruiting 2: Developing the Job Description 22:22

8M ago22:22

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Learn English for HR and how to develop a job description. >>>The post BEP 403 – Recruiting 2: Developing the Job Description first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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BEP 402 – Recruiting 1: Identifying Needs 22:01

9M ago22:01

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Learn English for HR in this lessons on recruiting and identifying needs. >>>The post BEP 402 – Recruiting 1: Identifying Needs first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.By www.BusinessEnglishPod.com

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