1 Sep 22

In this first episode of the Business English Podcast, we discuss how to make a great first impression on your first day.
After a brief introduction to the Business English Podcast and its host, Rob, we begin exploring the skills required to create a strong first impression.

3 Sep 22

In this episode of the Business English Podcast we discuss the essential skill of Networking. 
This skill is vital to all professionals and learners of Business English as it is something we all must conduct on a regular basis. However, due to the very nature of networking, it can often happen when you least expect and perhaps more critically, the stakes can be so high!

17 Sep 22

In this episode of the The Business English Podcast, we discuss what principles should be followed in order to deliver a powerful presentation. 
Many professionals, when presenting, seek to inform, impact and inspire their audience - ultimately moving them to action. Following the principles revealed in this podcast, we will explain exactly how.

26 Sep 22

In this episode of The Business English Podcast, we lay out the many different types of phrases professionals need to know when at a meeting.  There are 12  areas that a professional needs to know when running a meeting. This episode reveals all of them - in excellent detail!

7 Oct 22

In this episode of The Business English Podcast we discuss the exact topics and phrases that professionals could use when starting small talk.  We practise these throughout the episode as well as give you the opportunity to get involved too.  
We also lay out the 4 key guidelines to adhere to when making small talk to keep you on the right side of the conversation - stopping you sounding rude and unprofessional.

12 Nov 22

In this episode of The Business English Podcast, we look at the TWO-STEP process that allows you to keep small talk going - helping you avoid awkward silences and inappropriate questions.  In addition, we lay out a number of phrases to practice that will help you out in ANY small talk or networking scenario.

28 Nov 22

This is the third and final episode of the Small Talk series.  In this episode, we explore the reasons and phrases we can use for finishing a piece of small talk in a professional manner.  We also discuss the 3 aims we should have when closing a conversation down, in order to ensure a clean and professional break from the dialogue.

9 Jan 23

In this episode we explore the subject of goal setting, helping you to communicate your goals in a professional manner. We cover the vital vocabulary used to explain the basics of your goals, taking a close look at the correct verbs and nouns required. We then lay out 12 essential expressions for when you are talking about your goals, your plans and the process of achieving them.

16 Jan 23

In this episode we take a deeper look at the phrases required to start a meeting. This includes, not only, welcoming attendees, introducing participants and outlining the agenda, but also a number of advanced Business English phrases used when dealing with the 4 tricky scenarios at the beginning of a meeting. 

23 Jan 23

In this episode we continue the ‘Advanced Business English Phrases for Meetings’ series by focussing on ‘Running’ the meeting.  This episode is all about preparing both those running the meeting and its attendees with the phrases to deal with any eventuality.  Packed with multiple phrases for drilling, this episode is a one-stop-shop for all those looking for a mid-meeting verbal toolkit!

5 Feb 23

In this episode, we lay out the four sections that could be discussed at the end of a meeting, in order to bring it to an effective close. We then highlight a number phrases that you can use within each of these sections to properly articulate each action.
This is the last in the Advanced Business English Phrases for Meetings series, which now should complete your toolkit! If you haven't already,  go back and listen to all the previous episodes in this series in order to learn the complete set of phrases you'll need in any meeting.

13 Feb 23

In this episode of the Business English Podcast, we introduce our new Business Chat series.  This series allows professional Business English learners to hear Business English being used whilst a variety of professional - real-world topics is discussed...culminating in a 'Summary of Expressions' at the end of each episode.