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The Art of Business EnglishUseful financial markets vocabulary for 2022In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English, we are going to review the most useful financial vocabulary for 2022 to help you expand your knowledge.2022-05-1214 min
The Art of Business EnglishEssential Project Management vocabulary part 2Part 2 pf my 2-part series into essential project management vocabulary.2022-04-2911 min
The Art of Business EnglishEssential Project Management vocabulary part 1Do you have to work on projects? Maybe you are looking to start working as a project administrator and you need to sharpen your knowledge of essential project management vocabulary. If you do, then today’s lesson of the podcast will be super helpful. Projects are an essential part of any business. I mean, if we didn’t run projects, then how would we implement new ways of working, new software solutions or enact change within the organisation? It is safe to say that whether you like it or not, you will be working on some...2022-04-2212 min
The Art of Business English10 idioms with “hit” for your next business meetingIn this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review some idioms with the verb “hit” that you might find useful for your next business meeting.2022-04-1508 min
The Art of Business English10 idioms with “strike” for businessIn this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review some common idioms with the verb “strike” that you might come across in business contexts.2022-04-0507 min
The Art of Business EnglishDifferences between “as” and “like”Hi, welcome to a new episode of The Art of Business English. This week I have another “Grammar Day” episode for you. In fact, we are going to take a look at the use of the words “as” and “like”. They are important components for making comparisons. As you can imagine, making comparisons is an incredibly important language function in business. Unfortunately, these two words are often confused when people are trying to use them when comparing two or more things. Nonetheless, there are some important differences between them, as well as some other functions. So, let’s le...2022-03-3009 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to Use Comparatives and Superlatives for BusinessWelcome back to The Art of Business English. In this week's episode we are going to review comparative and superlative adjectives to help you improve your communication skills in a business context. Comparatives and superlatives are very important in business English since they provide a way to discuss the standards of a service or product against those of the competition or to evaluate the performance of a company through time. They are also useful when we need to describe the skills of employees or applicants wishing to work on a project. First, I am going...2022-03-2213 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to talk about degrees of changeHi, welcome to yet another episode of the Art of Business English podcast. Today I have another useful lesson for you on how you can talk about degrees of change within your organisation. As you know, the world is constantly changing, nothing stays the same for long. In order to be able to discuss this change you are going to need some of the expressions that I am sharing with you today.2022-03-1606 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to Use Past Modal Verbs for BusinessHi, welcome to a new episode of The Art of Business English. This week we are going to take a look at past modal verbs. This is an extension of last week’s episode on modals. If you didn’t get a chance to see that one, then you can review it by clicking here. So, let’s turn to past modal verbs. What are they? Well, they are important to make deductions and to show different levels of certainty about past events. Also, they are used to express criticism or unfulfilled wishes. Using these verbs correctly will help you to...2022-03-1009 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to Use Modal Verbs for BusinessIn this week's episode we are going to review modal verbs and how to use them in order to improve your communication skills in a business context.2022-03-0113 min
The Art of Business EnglishThree-word phrasal verbs with the preposition “for”In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review some more phrasal verbs with two particles to help you expand your vocabulary. Although most phrasal verbs are made up of a verb and a particle, sometimes, they have two particles. Today you will learn ten 3-word phrasal verbs that contain the preposition “for”.2022-02-2006 min
The Art of Business EnglishThree-word phrasal verbs with the preposition “to”Welcome back to The Art of Business English. In this week's episode we have the second part of my mini-series on three-word phrasal verbs. If you haven’t taken a look at episode 1, then you can review it here. Also, if you haven’t subscribed to the podcast, now is a good moment. When you subscribe you will be first to know when I release a new episode, plus you will get access to all of my special offers and discounts. Today I am going to be focusing...2022-02-0908 min
The Art of Business EnglishThree-word phrasal verbs with the preposition “with”Hi, welcome to a new episode of The Art of Business English. This week we have the first part of a mini-series on phrasal-prepositional verbs, also known as phrasal verbs with two particles, which will help you enrich your vocabulary and your understanding of native speakers. In the first episode we will be covering three-word phrasal verbs with the preposition “with”. This means that the last word in the three-word structure is “with”. Keep reading on and you will understand. Phrasal verbs are very common in English, especially in more informal contexts...2022-02-0908 min
The Art of Business English12 expressions to describe complicated situationsWelcome back to The Art of Business English. In this week's episode we are going to learn some expressions to describe difficult situations. Sadly, from time to time, we all have to deal with things that annoy us or cause stress. These phrases will widen your knowledge of vocabulary for talking about them in English. First, I will present the phrase and describe the meaning, and then I’m going to give you an example of its use. Let’s dive in! 2022-02-0310 min
The Art of Business EnglishExpressions for dealing with awkward situationsHi, welcome to this week’s episode of The Art of Business English. Have you ever been in an awkward situation and wondered how to express your discomfort in a polite way? Or have you ever needed to ask another person for something you need them to do without sounding bossy? In this episode we are going to review some expressions which will help you to achieve these purposes and pave the way to fix unpleasant situations smoothly. Some of these phrases are useful to politely introduce a topic you need to discuss or to request a cha...2022-01-2713 min
The Art of Business EnglishPronunciation tips with Andrew and VincentOn this week’s episode of the AOBE, we will be talking about pronunciation and giving you some tips on how you can improve your English pronunciation to help you sound more fluent.2022-01-2127 min
The Art of Business EnglishHappy New Year 2022Happy New Year 2022, in the first episode of the year we are looking at New Year’s resolutions and how you can make them, keep them and discuss them in social situations.2022-01-1329 min
The Art of Business EnglishYear End 2021Listen in as Andrew shares his thoughts and reflections questions for the last episode of the year. Don't miss the top ten most popular episodes of 2021. Thanks for listening, it's been a really pleasure having you here. https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/financial-vocabulary-1/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/ten-expressions-for-giving-opinions/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/start-participating-confidently-in-business-meetings-english-language-learners-guide/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/ten-dynamic-expressions-for-business/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/financial-vocabulary-3/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/how-to-give-and-respond-to-suggestions/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/how-to-add-emphasis-in-meetings-that-will-increase-your-influence/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/words-and-expressions-to-start-using-in-2021/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/differences-despite-in-spite-of-although/ https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/how-to-acknowledge-people-in-conversation/2021-12-2916 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know prepositional phrases with "by" for businessIn this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review ten prepositional phrases with “by” that you might find useful for business.2021-12-2208 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know prepositional phrases with "in" for business In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review ten prepositional phrases with “in” that you might find useful for business.2021-12-1307 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know prepositional phrases with "at" for businessIn this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review ten prepositional phrases with “at” that you might find useful for business.2021-12-0810 min
The Art of Business EnglishTips for Presenting to Senior ExecutivesHave you reached a point in your career where you are in the position of presenting to the senior executives in your company? Congratulations! Nonetheless, you must be aware that they are one of the most difficult audiences you are likely to face. Today you will learn some tips to retain their attention, and to make them consider what you have to share.2021-12-0111 min
The Art of Business EnglishSurvival tactics to recover from errors when presentingWelcome to another episode of The Art of Business English. Do you have to give presentations in English at work? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you forget what to say? Maybe you forget to mention one of the points in your talk. What do you do? How do you recover from these errors without the audience realising and still looking good in front of your boss and colleagues? If you want to learn the expressions that you need to make sure your presentation runs smoothly, then read on, as in this episode, I will teach you s...2021-11-2406 min
The Art of Business English20 verbs followed by preposition that people get wrongIn this episode I’m going to teach you the correct usage of prepositions after certain verbs which might be challenging for English learners.2021-11-1609 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial vocabulary for employment contracts part 3In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review some more useful terms you might come across when dealing with contracts. This is the final part of my 3-part series into contractual vocabulary for employment contracts.2021-11-0917 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial vocabulary for employment contracts #2In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English, we are going to review ten more useful terms you might come across when dealing with contracts.2021-11-0209 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial vocabulary for employment contracts part 1In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review ten useful terms you might come across when dealing with employment contracts.2021-10-2509 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know phrasal verbs for business #3In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English, we are going to wrap up my 3-part miniseries on must know phrasal verbs for business. Don’t miss it!2021-10-1907 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know phrasal verbs for business #2Make sure you understand phrasal verbs related to business to improve your English fluency. In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to look at more phrasal verbs you might find useful in the world of business. 2021-10-1207 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen must know phrasal verbs for businessIn this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to look at some phrasal verbs you might find useful in the world of business. A phrasal verb is an idiomatic phrase consisting of a verb and another element, typically either an adverb or a preposition, or a combination of both. The most important thing to know about phrasal verbs is that their meaning might not be the same as the meaning of the main verb. Though this characteristic can make them a little hard to learn and remember, the wonderful th...2021-10-0408 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial Vocabulary #3In this week’s episode of the Art of Business English we are going to continue with the financial vocabulary mini-series. We are going to look at some vocabulary you might come across when dealing with accountants, financial services, or while running your business. Some of these terms are very technical and you may not have heard them before, so to help you understand these terms better, I have provided the meaning as well as an example to put things into context. Let’s start learning.2021-09-2809 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to use quantifiers at workIn this week’s episode of The Art of Business English we are looking at some very useful grammar on “how to use quantifiers at work”. These adjectives are commonly used and commonly used incorrectly. Listen on as we show you how to improve your English fluency.2021-09-2210 min
The Art of Business EnglishDealing with filler wordsThis week we look at filler words and how to avoid using them in your next presentation or meeting.2021-09-1409 min
The Art of Business EnglishWelcome to the team VincentIn this week's episode we introduce Vincent to the team. 2021-09-0914 min
The Art of Business EnglishAOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 4The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 4.2021-08-2341 min
The Art of Business EnglishAOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 3The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 3.2021-08-1652 min
The Art of Business EnglishAOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 2The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 2. 2021-08-0959 min
The Art of Business EnglishAOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 1The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 1. 2021-08-0259 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen dynamic expressions for business.On today’s episode of The Art of Business English you will learn ten dynamic expressions to use in the office.2021-07-2707 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial vocabulary #2Hey there and welcome back to the Art of Business English. This week I have the second instalment in my mini-series on financial vocabulary. Today we will be looking at some more technical language, this should be great if you are struggling to understand these terms. Let’s jump in and see what we have got.2021-07-2109 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen collocations with the word “strong”Do you often make mistakes with your English collocations? Did you know that using collocations incorrectly makes your English sound less native? Today, you will learn how to use 10 collocations correctly with the word “strong”.2021-07-1507 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to better understand your audience in meetingsHi there, in this week's episode of The Art of Business English, we are looking at how better understanding our audience can improve our meeting outcomes. Below I have the six things we need to consider to help us better understand our audience. 2021-07-0814 min
The Art of Business EnglishWays To Add Emphasis In Meetings That Will Increase Your InfluenceWe all get angry and frustrated in meetings. But did you know that there are some simple expressions and tips that you can implement to increases your influence? Listen in as we teach you how to add emphasis and increase your influence.2021-07-0210 min
The Art of Business EnglishConfidence in Business English Short Course LaunchWelcome to The Art of Business English! Today, we will explore some tips for running and attending business meetings and we'll have a brief introduction to our newest short course - Confidence in business meetings! Don't miss the enrolment period, the course starts on July 1st 2021. 2021-06-1708 min
The Art of Business EnglishFinancial vocabulary #1Are you struggling to use native financial terms in English? Do you want to learn an up-to-date list of business vocabulary used in the financial sector? If yes, then listen on as today I am sharing some useful terms with you.2021-06-0913 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to write and say datesWelcome again to the Art of Business English podcast. This week I have a very practical lesson for those of you who are still learning some of the fundamentals of the English language. With that being said, know how to correctly say and write dates in English is a critical skill for doing business. I am sure you will agree that dates play a vital role in everyday business and if you mess up dates or write them incorrectly, then this can lead to some very serious consequences, such as delays and late deliveries. 2021-06-0512 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen expressions for giving opinionsHi everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Art of Business English. Today I am here to help you learn some commonly used expressions for giving opinions. Gaining confidence in English is all about using your English and giving opinions is one of the best ways to engage people in conversation. Furthermore, this skill set it essential if you are participating in meetings at work. If you struggle in meetings, are not sure what to say, and get frustrated by not being able to express your opinions clearly, then today’s episode is just fo...2021-05-2510 min
The Art of Business EnglishTips for running hybrid meetingsJoin me as I share with you my tips for running hybrid meetings. These are the new norm, but are you running them effectively?2021-05-1921 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to use "he" "she" and "they" to sound more politically correctModern businesses nowadays are pushing for more inclusiveness in the workplace. Sexism and gender bias are completely unacceptable and there is a push to have more women and minorities in more senior roles within the organization. Did you know that there is a simple little linguistic trick that you can use both in your oral and written communication to sound more politically correct?2021-05-1311 min
The Art of Business EnglishFive Ways to Start a Meeting with StyleWhen you hear the words “meeting on Monday at 9”, most people groan and think, “God! Not another meeting.” So, what if there was a way to start your meetings in style, to get people engaged and make those meetings more productive. Well, today I am going to show you five ways in which you can open a meeting in style and get people thinking. Obviously, if you are running or organizing the meeting, you are probably a bit nervous, especially if your meeting is run in English. To help you overcome your anxiety, I am going to...2021-05-0519 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to Have Effective Business Meetings in English: Tips for English Language LearnersDon’t let your English level make you suffer when you have to attend your next business meeting in English. Follow my tips and become a more confident participant in business meetings. 2021-04-2715 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to give and respond to suggestionsIn today’s lesson, you will learn some useful expressions for making suggestions. I will also teach you how to respond to someone’s suggestions as well as vocabulary for expressing reservations. 2021-04-2222 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to correctly use speak, discuss, talk and argueIn this short lesson you will learn how to use the verbs speak, talk, discuss and argue correctly.2021-04-1504 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen metaphors with body partsHi again and welcome to The Art of Business English. This week we are going to be looking at some metaphors that contain body parts. The use of metaphors in English is very common, so what is a metaphor? According to the Cambridge dictionary, a metaphor is an expression in English that describes a person or an object which possesses similar characteristics to the thing we are trying to describe. For example, "He has a heart of stone." is a metaphor used to describe someone who has no feelings or empathy towards others. ...2021-04-0812 min
The Art of Business EnglishThe Difference Between Current, Currently, Actual And ActuallyThe Difference Between Current, Currently, Actual And Actually You would be surprised how often these words are confused or used incorrectly in English. They are often referred to as "false friends", because when you translate them, you think they mean the same in your native language as in English, however they are not. This then leads to some confusion among the people who are listening to you and obviously makes your English sound less fluent. So, with that being the case, today I thought I would share a little episode with you on ho...2021-03-3112 min
The Art of Business EnglishDespite, in spite of, although and however.Today I am looking at 4 linking expressions used in English that are commonly confused. If you are wondering how to use these linkers correctly then don’t miss this episode.2021-03-2514 min
The Art of Business EnglishEight expressions with "get"This week on The Art of Business English, we will explore eight commonly used expressions with the word 'get'! Send us your questions over at www.speakpipe.com/theartofbusinessenglish2021-03-1610 min
The Art of Business EnglishExpressions for describing trendsIn this episode, we will explore common expressions used when describing trends. Send us your questions over at www.speakpipe.com/theartofbusinessenglish2021-03-1016 min
The Art of Business EnglishThe Art of Business English 3 Year AnniversaryAt the Art of Business English, we love to be on the bleeding edge of the English language. We want you to have the latest and most popular business English vocabulary at your disposal. This week, we celebrate the podcast's 3 year anniversary with guests, a retrospective on the show's most popular episodes, and predictions for the future. 2021-03-0348 min
The Art of Business EnglishAdvanced Level Phrasal Verbs & CollocationsThis week on the AOBE podcast I have put together a list of 12 Phrasal verbs and collocations used in socialising. These collocations are commonly used in informal contexts when you are meeting friends or arranging to meet people. In this lesson you are going to learn the expression, the meaning and then how to use them. If you have any questions or would like to add yours to the list, then why don’t you send me a message on speakpipe below or drop me a comment. Let’s take a look2021-02-2220 min
The Art of Business EnglishDifferences between fall, fall down, fall over, fall out, fall into, fall behindThis week I explain the correct ways to use fall as a verb with prepositions. When we change the preposition that follows the verb, we change the meaning slightly.2021-02-1514 min
The Art of Business EnglishWords and Expressions to Start Using in 2021At the Art of Business English we love to be on the bleeding edge of the English language. We want you to have the latest and most popular business English vocabulary at your disposal. This week we have the second yearly installation of words and expressions that we have found through research. Expressions that are being used now in business and ones that you can start to learn and put into practice this year. 2021-02-0829 min
The Art of Business English152 How to acknowledge people in conversationThis week on the Art of Business English I have a very useful lesson for you that will improve your listening skills and ensure that you are more effective when dealing with people in many different situations. These tips are useful not only at work, but also in your personal life. To be a good listener, it is always a good idea to show someone that you are in fact listening to them. In order to do this, you should have knowledge of some simple expressions that you can use to acknowledge people when they are sharing...2021-02-0211 min
The Art of Business EnglishIdioms for satisfaction and dissatisfactionHi again, and welcome to The Art of Business English podcast. This week I have a lesson on idioms for talking about satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Some of these expressions can be a little informal, so make sure you are careful to use them in the correct context. Let's take a look. 2021-01-2618 min
The Art of Business EnglishInternationalising yourselfIn episode 150 of The Art of Business English, I am joined once again by Lloic all the way from Cape Town in South Africa. We discuss the topic of how you can gain some skills to become more international and learn to live a freer life anywhere around the world. As you will see, learning English is central to being able to move about the world, to earning money in countries with stronger currencies and spending it in cheaper countries.2021-01-1933 min
The Art of Business EnglishWords for talking about objectives149 Words for talking about objectives A happy new year to everyone. Welcome to the first episodes of The Art of Business English for 2021. I trust you have all had a wonderful break and are slowly getting back to work and thinking about your new year’s resolutions and all the things that you have planned for the new year. With that in mind, and as I am sure many of you are doing strategic planning for the coming year, I thought I would share some words with you that you can use...2021-01-1217 min
The Art of Business EnglishReflections on 2020What a year it has been. May this post be a reminder to all that 2020 was one of the most difficult in living memory for the majority of the world's population. As we say good bye to 2020, this week I give you some of my reflections and wish you all a brighter, more prosperous 2021. I have also included the most popular episodes from this year so that you can catch up on any that you missed. Stay safe and may 2021 bring you health, wealth and happiness. 2020-12-3014 min
The Art of Business EnglishThe Passive Voice for reporting and servicesWelcome back to The Art of Business English. Well, it's almost Christmas and this week I am going to finish up my two-part series into the Passive Voice. Today, I will be looking at the Passive Voice for reporting and for talking about having or getting services done. Below I have also included some popular Christmas episodes for you which you can look back on and check out if you haven't listened to them in the past. 2020-12-2415 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to use the passive voice in a reportHey, welcome to another free episode of the Art of Business English podcast. In this week's episode I am sharing with you some tips on how you can use the passive voice in your reports. Do you write reports for work? If so, then you will definitely need to check out this episode. Using the passive voice in your writing will help it to sound more formal and less personal. This is ideal for a report, as a report is a piece of writing that has a neutral to formal tone.2020-12-1624 min
The Art of Business EnglishGrammar: Expressions with “point” for your next business meetingIn episode 145 of the AOBE we are looking into some extremely useful expressions that you can use in your next business meeting, which all contain the word “point”. You will be surprised how many very useful expressions can be made just from this one word.2020-12-0912 min
The Art of Business EnglishIdioms with the word painIn today’s episode I am going to share with you 10 idioms with the word “pain” that you can use to describe different scenarios at work. As you will see, many of them don’t actually refer to the actual sensation of pain.2020-12-0116 min
The Art of Business EnglishGrammar: Be about to, Future Continuous vs. Future Perfect SimpleToday we are teaching you some more advanced grammar tenses and how you can use them correctly to improve your English. This week we will be covering “be about to”, “Future Continuous” and “Future Perfect Simple”.2020-11-2418 min
The Art of Business EnglishPresent Continuous, Future Simple vs. Be going toThis week we are going to be covering three commonly used forms of the future. In this lesson you will learn how to use them in the correct context and use them like a native.2020-11-1718 min
The Art of Business English10 collocations with the word “boost”Here are 10 collocations with the word boost that you can add to your vocabulary and start using them now.2020-11-1012 min
The Art of Business EnglishGrammar: Used to vs. WouldToday on the Art of Business English we are looking at some grammar, specifically, how to use “used to” and “would” for talking about past actions. 2020-11-0513 min
The Art of Business EnglishTips on presenting in a second languageThis week on the Art of Business English podcast I invite you to an interview with a very inspiring young man from Canada, Brenden Kumarasamy, an expert in public speaking. Brenden is the founder of Master Talk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people improve their public speaking skills and overcome their fears. I caught up with him and we discussed the idea of presenting in a foreign language and he shares with us his tips to making this task the least painful as possible.2020-10-2934 min
The Art of Business EnglishIdioms for describing angerLife is not always plain sailing. This week I am teaching you ten expressions to help you talk about anger.2020-10-2016 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen expressions for speculatingSpeculating and expressing uncertainty is a part of business. We do it every day. With that in mind, today I am going to help you express yourself more clearly with 10 useful and very native expressions for speculating.2020-10-1318 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to adapt to teaching onlineThis week Loic and I finish our two-part series on how you can become an online teacher, trainer or coach. If you have already been teaching in a traditional classroom environment, then you are going to love our tips on how to transition to an online format.2020-10-0639 min
The Art of Business English5 Advantages and 5 Disadvantages to teaching onlineThis week on the Art of Business English we will be looking at online teaching and the things you should consider before you dive into this space.2020-09-3047 min
The Art of Business EnglishWorking on developing your listening skillsWhere does listening fit in with the 4 skills? Basically, we operate in a language environment in 4 ways. Input: reading/listening and output speaking/writing.2020-09-2344 min
The Art of Business EnglishTips on empathetic listeningIn episode 133 of the Art of Business English we are looking at empathetic listening and some of the ways that you can employ this skill as a leader in your organisation.2020-09-1655 min
The Art of Business EnglishHarpooning vs BoomerangingHi again and welcome to another episode of the Art of Business English. This week we are focusing on improving your listening communication skills. Loic and myself will be discussing the concept of Boomeranging vs. Harpooning, which is something I picked up while reading a very good book entitled “Dad’s and their daughters”.2020-09-0931 min
The Art of Business EnglishPerfection is the enemy of actionThis week on the Art of Business English, Loic and Andrew discuss the basics behind "Stoicism" and delve into some of the asks surrounding perfection and perfectionism and the relevance of this in language learning.2020-08-3131 min
The Art of Business EnglishSummer Series 2020 Episode 4It's that time of year again, summer is finally here and at the Art of Business English we are re-releasing the most popular episodes from the past 12 months so that you can catch up and get your weekly dose of business English content. Enjoy! 2020-08-2857 min
The Art of Business EnglishSummer Series 2020 Episode 3It's that time of year again, summer is finally here and at the Art of Business English we are re-releasing the most popular episodes from the past 12 months so that you can catch up and get your weekly dose of business English content. Enjoy! 2020-08-2143 min
The Art of Business EnglishSummer Series 2020 Episode 2It's that time of year again, summer is finally here and at the Art of Business English we are re-releasing the most popular episodes from the past 12 months so that you can catch up and get your weekly dose of business English content. Enjoy! 2020-08-131h 00
The Art of Business EnglishSummer Series 2020 Episode 1It's that time of year again, summer is finally here and at the Art of Business English we are re-releasing the most popular episodes from the past 12 months so that you can catch up and get your weekly dose of business English content. Enjoy! 2020-08-0750 min
The Art of Business EnglishTen business collocations with driveIf you’re a frequent listener of my podcast, then you will know that I love to teach you new collocations to help you better understand the English language. Today is no exception. Well, today you are going to discover some amazing collocations that you can use in your next business interaction with the word “drive”.2020-07-3016 min
The Art of Business EnglishTips on communicating more clearlyThis week I share with you some ideas on how you can be a better communicator and get your ideas across more clearly. These tips are relevant to any language and as you will see, communicating effectively is THE MOST important business skill you can possess.2020-07-2117 min
The Art of Business EnglishIdioms for strategic planning meetingsThis week in episode 128 we are looking at 10 idioms you can use in your next strategic planning meeting.2020-07-1432 min
The Art of Business EnglishTaking small talk to the next levelIn the last part in our 3-part mini-series we look at how you can take your social English small talk to the next level. This episode will help you to make the most out of your next social interaction.2020-07-0741 min
The Art of Business EnglishTechnical tips for online meetingsThis week I have a really special episode of The Art of Business English. I am joined by two English language coaches and we discuss “Technical tips for online meetings.” This episode is a must see if you are required to run meetings online. Maybe you have never considered lightening, audio equipment, camera angles and a host of other considerations. Well, with this week’s episode we are going to reveal everything you should consider when meeting online.2020-07-0155 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to make small talk in personIn episode 125 I am joined again by Loic as we dive into part 2 of our mini-series into small talk. Don’t miss this week’s episode were reveal all the secrets and tips to better engaging people in small talk in person.2020-06-2454 min
The Art of Business EnglishHow to make small talk on the phone Apple PodcastsIn episode 124 of The Art of Business English I am joined again by Loic as we discuss some tips for making small talk on the phone with people you know and even with people you don’t know.2020-06-1644 min
The Art of Business EnglishChance, Occasion, Opportunity and PossibilityThese 4 words are some of the most commonly used words in business, they are in fact the essence of what business is all about. They are also often confused due to the fact they are so similar in meaning. Today we are going to show you how to use them correctly.2020-06-0926 min
The Art of Business English10 Adjective to noun collocations for businessThis week we will be covering a list of 10 adjective to noun collocations that are easy to use and will make your English sound more descriptive and also improve your written communication skills.2020-06-0221 min
The Art of Business EnglishCollocations for planning in business meetingsHi again, and welcome to another episode and to the continuation of my mini-series into collocations. In this week’s episode I am looking at verb-noun collocations for business. If you missed last week’s episode on noun-noun collocations, then you can check it out here. Let’s jump in and continue with our mini-series on collocations.2020-05-2617 min
The Art of Business English15 noun - noun business collocationsWelcome to another episode of The Art of Business English podcast. This week we are going to look at 15 noun to noun collocations that you can use in your every day business English. Collocations are very commonly used in the English language, they are words that naturally go together to form expressions that we use in our every day working lives. It is safe to say, that if you want to improve your business English then you need to improve your knowledge and use of collocations. Collocations come in many forms, and over the...2020-05-2016 min
We Gauge CageEpisode 30 - Amos & Andrew (1993)You can pick your podcasts. You can pick your nose. But you can't pick your podcaster's nose. I always say.
Anywho, the boys lied down (layed down? lay down?...) The boys settled down and watched Nic Cage's 1993 epic saga, "Amos & Andrew." Co-starring Samuel L Jackson, this film had it all: racism, pedophilia, and just *horrible, horrible* acting and writing and production.
Before, during, and after all that, the gentlemen discuss their 4th of July vacations, the cool new versions of themselves, "Mr. Dependable," and they bring back an old game of Last Man Stanton with a different actor. Who wins...2018-07-121h 51