In this lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to artificial intelligence or AI. AI includes machine learning, which may rely on neural nets for deep learning and use complex algorithms. AI also includes autonomous applications and machines such as bots, which use natural language processing for interaction. Premium Members: ...…

https://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP312-Staffing-Issues.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson about discussing staffing issues over the phone. One of a company’s most valuable assets is its staff. A good staff can mean the difference between success and failure. But even with an excellent staff, every manager knows there ...…

https://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP311-Production-Problems.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on discussing production problems on the phone. In today’s economy, it seems like most of our communication is at a distance. Just think about how much time you spend on your phone or writing emails. Of course, it’s no surpri ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn English for talking about your career. Your education is an important part of your background. And there are lots of situations where you might talk about where you went to school and what you studied. A job interview is an obvious one, but you might also talk about your education in casual co ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn English for talking about your education. Your education is an important part of your background. And there are lots of situations where you might talk about where you went to school and what you studied. A job interview is an obvious one, but you might also talk about your education in casual ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about where you are from in English. In the world of business, we have the chance to meet people from all sorts of backgrounds. And one of the most common questions we ask people we’ve just met is “where are you from?” In other words, “where do you come from?” 925 English is a new ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEN39-India.mp3 Emerging markets have been through a lot over the past few years: The oil-price drop in 2014; China’s botched devaluation of its currency in 2015; and India’s bungled “demonetization” in late 2016. This year, however, seems to be putting all that in the past, particularly for India. The BRIC nati ...…

https://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP310-Innovation2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English idioms we use to describe innovation. The world is changing at a faster rate than at any other time in history. The way we work and the tools we use today were hardly imaginable 25 years ago. At that time, the average work ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP309-Innovation1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English idioms for describing innovation. In the 21st century, companies that fail to change will likely fail to survive. For this reason, corporate leaders are constantly thinking and talking about change and “innovation.” Of cour ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.62-Conferences2.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on getting the most out of a conference. Some people see conferences as a way to get away from the office for a few days and take a break. And sure, it’s helpful to step back from the daily grind and learn something, or reflect on your wor ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.61-Conferences1.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on how to get the most out of a conference. The digital age has changed the way we communicate and build relationships. And while it’s great to be able to connect with someone on the other side of the world by email, phone, or chat apps, f ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP308-Projects3.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English for project management meetings. In this lesson, we’re going to look at delivering an initial test build to the client. In our last lesson, we looked at how important it is to set clear expectations with a good project kickof ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP307-Projects2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson, which continues our look at a project kickoff meeting. Anyone who’s been involved with projects should know just how important it is to have good communication with a client. And good communication starts right at the beginning, at a p ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP306-Projects1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for our new series on English for project management. For our first lesson we’re going to look at a kickoff meeting at the start of a project. Whether or not you’re a project manager, you surely know that every project is a unique and complex process. See ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to disagree with ideas in English. People disagree with each other’s ideas all the time. In fact, disagreement isn’t just natural, it’s necessary. How else can we sort out the good ideas from the bad ones? But disagreeing with people isn’t always easy. If you’re not careful, you can make p ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP305-Emphasizing2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on business English collocations for emphasizing a point. Speaking English well isn’t just about speaking correctly. It’s about choosing words that make an impact, and about influencing people’s thoughts and feelings. And if you stud ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP304-Emphasizing1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on business English collocations used to emphasize a point. If you want to make an impact when you speak, you need to learn the importance of emphasis. I mean, if sales increased, that’s great. But what if they increased a lot? Or yo ...…

In this lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to agile project management and the scrum framework of product development. Scrum involves working in sprints, or short cycles, to develop a product rapidly. Key roles in scrum include the scrum master along with the product owner, as well as product teams, which create the produ ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to agree with ideas in English. Every day, in life and work, we have to decide whether we agree or disagree with other people’s ideas. It might be in a serious discussion about who to hire or how to cut costs, or in a simple conversation about where to go for lunch. And when you hear an id ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP303-Discussing-Change.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on discussing strategic change. The world of business and the economy are constantly changing. And businesses need to respond with their own changes, or risk getting left behind. But change can be difficult both for people and f ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP302-Socializing-Boss.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on socializing in english with your boss. If you’re like most people, you might find socializing with your boss a little uncomfortable. It’s not like socializing with your friends or colleagues, which is an opportunity to relax a ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about your ideas in English. You might be full of great ideas about your company, your products, or how to connect with your customers. But those ideas aren’t very useful if you can’t tell other people about them. 925 English is a new business English course for beginners. 925 Engl ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEN38-Automation.mp3 Throughout the course of history, society has often been hesitant to accept widespread change. A day doesn’t pass without a new technological advance being reported. This has led many to worry about the effects of artificial intelligence, or AI, on our daily lives. Free Resources: PDF Transc ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP301-External-Meetings2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on communicating effectively in an external meeting in English. Everyone talks about the importance of good communication skills in business. And one situation that clearly demonstrates this importance is external meetings. An ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP300-External-Meetings1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on taking part in an external meeting in English. When you think of business English meetings, you might immediately think of staff meetings, project meetings, or other internal meetings with people in your company. But in busi ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.60-Habits2.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 as we continue our look at the habits of highly effective language learners. Yes, I said habits, because good habits are the foundation of a lot of success and achievement. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about getting fit or being productive or learning a ne ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.59-Habits1.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on the habits of highly effective language learners. How is it that some people seem to pick up language easily, while others struggle for years and can’t seem to get the hang of it? Well, you might think it’s all about talent, that some people ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP299-Sales-Process6.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on following up with a customer after a sale in English. In sales, your work doesn’t end when the customer agrees to buy what you’re selling. Good salespeople understand the importance of following up, of making sure the customer i ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP298-Sales-Process5.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on dealing with setbacks near the end of the sales process. Working in sales can be really tough. Sometimes you put a lot of hard work into the process but still things don’t work out the way you want. You might understand your cus ...…

In this Financial English vocabulary lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to company financing. Companies may seek ongoing funding through debt financing, or loans, which require collateral. Or they may use factoring and lines of credit to access cash quickly. Other sources of funds include crowdfunding and public offerings ...…

In this Financial English vocabulary lesson, you can learn business English vocabulary related to company financing. All companies need to raise capital to begin operations. These startup companies may choose to bootstrap the company using personal funding to provide seed capital for the early stages. Or they may seek out angel investors and ve ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about things you don’t like. I’m a pretty positive person, but there are lots of things I just don’t like: getting stuck in traffic, bad customer service, long meetings. I really don’t like long meetings. And you’re probably the same way. There are things you just don’t like, and t ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about likes and preferences in English. Talking about things we like is something we do all the time. Whether you’re in a meeting, a casual conversation, or just having lunch, there’s always a chance to talk about what you like. And sometimes talking about what you like means talki ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP297-Experience-Idioms2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English idioms for describing work experience. In business, success depends on putting the right people in the right positions. And decisions about who does what often comes down to work experience. Some jobs are too importa ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP296-Experience-Idioms1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English idioms for describing work experience. In business, success depends on putting the right people in the right positions. And decisions about who does what often comes down to work experience. Some jobs are too importa ...…

In our last two lessons, we looked at how to talk about your job and your work. In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about your company. Any time you talk about your work, you’re probably also going to talk about your company. So what exactly do we talk about? What are the important aspects of your company that might ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP295-Factory_Inspection.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on conducting a factory inspection in English. In the global economy, a company might have its headquarters in Germany, but outsource production to China and technical support to India. Or you might find a Korean company that c ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP294-Confidential-Discussion.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on having a confidential discussion during a business trip. If you’ve got colleagues or clients in other parts of the world, you probably rely a lot on email and the phone. But meeting in person continues to be important f ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.58-Credibility2.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on how you can sound more credible or believable. In the last lesson, we looked at what you should say to sound credible. In this lesson, we’re going to take a look at what not to say. In other words, there are some things that can damage ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/360.57-Credibility1.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on how to sound credible, or believable. It’s election year in the USA, and you’ve probably been hearing some pretty big talk from the candidates. One of the most glaring problems with so much of these candidates’ statements is that of cre ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP293-Implementing-Plan2.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on English collocations related to implementing a plan. Everyone knows that you have to plan for the future. But many “plans” are only that: they are just plans. But a plan is only useful if it leads to action. Or, as a wise ma ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP292-Implementing-Plan1.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on collocations related to implementing a plan. In business, good planning is important, whether you’re talking about a long-term strategy or a short-term project. But a plan itself means nothing without action. It’s not what y ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about your work. There are lots of situations where you meet someone new and you want to tell them about your job. Maybe they ask you about it, or you just want to introduce yourself. So how do you do that? Do you just say “I am a salesman” and that’s it? No, you need to say a bit ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP020c-Cohesive-Argument.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s business English lesson on presenting a cohesive argument. You may have lots of great ideas. But those ideas aren’t worth much if you can’t convince other people that they’re great. And that takes more than just excitement and energy. ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP019c-Arguing-Position.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on how to argue for a position. A position could be an opinion, an idea, or a plan. And whether you’re in a meeting, a one-on-one discussion, or a presentation, you’ll often find yourself arguing for your position, or against ot ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEN37-Brexit.mp3 Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the people of the UK woke up on June 24 to learn that they had voted in favour of leaving the European Union, otherwise know as Brexit. After an emotional campaign, 33.5 million votes were cast in the referendum with 17.4 million voting for ...…

In today’s 925 English lesson, we’re going to learn how to talk about your job. There are lots of situations where you meet someone new and you want to tell them about your job. Maybe they ask you about it, or you just want to introduce yourself. So how do you do that? Do you just say “I am a salesman” and that’s it? No, you need to say a bit m ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/Skills360.56-Connecting2.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on how to connect with your audience while you’re actually delivering your presentation. It’s easy to leave your connection with the audience to chance. I mean, you might think that giving a presentation should be about conveying a me ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/Skills360.55-Connecting1.mp3 Welcome back to the Skills 360 for today’s lesson on how to connect with your audience during a presentation. You’ve probably heard all sorts of advice about delivering a good presentation. But at the end of the day, every single presentation strategy is designed for one thing: conne ...…

http://traffic.libsyn.com/bizpod/BEP291-Interview-Skills3.mp3 Welcome back to Business English Pod for today’s lesson on talking about your goals and expectations in a job interview. In a job interview in English, you’ll surely have to answer questions about your experience and your background. And you’ll be trying to convince the interviewers ...…