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BE360 ? Networking Skills (Part 2)

Free Resources: Transcript | Vocabulary & Quiz Welcome back Business Skills 360 for the second part of our look at networking skills. In this episode, we're going to focus on ?network maintenance,? or how to make sure your network is healthy, organ... (more)
Aug 29, 20105.5 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BE360 ? Networking Skills (Part 1)

Free Resources: Transcript | Vocabulary & Quiz Welcome back to Business Skills 360 - the podcast that looks at the other side of Business English. Today's Business Skills 360 lesson is about business networking, and goal-setting for networking eve... (more)
Aug 22, 20105.0 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 17 (Redux) ? Presenting an Argument (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on presenting an argument. This podcast is one of the most popular as voted by you, the listeners. And to celebrate our 4th anniversary, we?re giving it another go by updating the exampl... (more)
Aug 11, 201019.9 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

iPad Winner ? Business English Pod 4th Anniversary

Congratulations to member: buttafava, the winner of our 4th anniversary iPad prize. Bruno gets a free 32 Mb iPad courtesy of Business English Pod.
Aug 03, 20100.0 MBListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 17 (Redux) ? Presenting an Argument (Part 1)

It?s our 4th anniversary and to celebrate, we're bringing back one of our most popular podcasts as voted for by you, the listeners.  We've freshened up the examples and explanations, and we hope you'll enjoy this new version. When you're making an a... (more)
Aug 01, 201018.2 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BE360 ? Tips for your First Job Interview: Difficult Questions

Welcome back to Business Skills 360 - the podcast that looks at the other side of Business English. This is the fourth and final part in our 360 series on your first job interview. Today we?re going to tackle a few of those really tough questions th... (more)
Jul 29, 20104.8 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 169 ADV ? Interviewing for your First Job (Part 3)

Welcome back to Business English Pod. My name's Edwin and I'll be your host for this episode, the last of a three-part series on interviewing for your first job. When you?re in an interview, everything is focused on you - your education, your skill... (more)
Jul 25, 201019.0 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BE360 ? Tips for your First Job Interview: Research

Welcome back to Business Skills 360 - the podcast that looks at the other side of Business English. This is the third part in our 360 series on your first job interview, and we?re going to be looking at the topic of research. And by that I mean the ... (more)
Jul 22, 20104.9 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 168 ADV ? Interviewing for your First Job (Part 2)

This is the second of a three-part Business English Pod series about interviewing for your first job. Interviewing for a job is a lot like a sales meeting. You need to sell yourself to the employer by convincing them that you have the knowledge, s... (more)
Jul 18, 201022.4 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BE360 ? Tips for your First Job Interview: Attitude

Welcome back to Business Skills 360 - the podcast that looks at the other side of Business English. Today?s show is the second in our series about your first job interview. Last week, in BE360 Interviews Part 1, we looked at how to show you?re right... (more)
Jul 15, 20104.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 167 ADV ? Interviewing for your First Job (Part 1)

This Business English Pod lesson is the first in a three-part series on first job interviews. Job interviews can make anyone nervous. After all, you want to make the best impression you can. But as a new graduate, you have an added challenge: lit... (more)
Jul 11, 201021.1 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BE360 ? Tips for your First Job Interview: Experience

Today, we're launching a new podcast: Business Skills 360. Free Resources: Transcript | Game & Quiz Business Skills 360 will focus on the soft skills essential to your success in business. The BusinessEnglish360.com website is also a social networ... (more)
Jul 04, 20105.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 166 INT ? Administrative Assistant (Part 2)

This is the second in a two-part Business English Pod series on administrative assistants, their jobs, and related vocabulary and collocations. Collocations are a challenge for anyone learning English. There aren't any specific rules to follow. Yo... (more)
Jun 27, 201017.9 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 165 INT ? Administrative Assistant (Part 1)

This is the first in a two-part Business English Pod series on the work of administrative assistants. We?ll be looking at vocabulary and collocations related to office duties and daily routines. Before we start, let?s talk a bit about collocations. ... (more)
Jun 20, 201016.8 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

World Cup English Soccer Idioms Game for ESL

Get your English football idioms in shape with this quick workout. World Cup 2010 has begun! Test your skills with the English Football Idioms we introduced in BEP 163 and 164. Choose the correct answer to score goals as you march to cup glory! C... (more)
Jun 13, 20100.4 MBapplication/pdfListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 164 ? Football and Soccer Idioms (Part 2)

This is the second in a two-part Business English Pod lesson on football and soccer idioms. The World Cup kicks off in just a few days. That gives us some time to look at some more idioms related to football. Since sports and business are so simil... (more)
Jun 06, 201018.4 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 163 ? Football and Soccer Idioms (Part 1)

This Business English Pod lesson is the first in a two-part series on idioms that come from football, or soccer. It?s almost time for the World Cup! And as we wait for the games to kick off, here's a question for you: Have you ever stopped to thin... (more)
May 30, 201019.7 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 162 INT ? Dealing with Customers on the Phone (Part 2)

This Business English Pod lesson is the second of a two-part series on telephone skills and dealing with customers on the phone. When you're helping a caller on the phone, unexpected things can happen. You might need to get some additional informat... (more)
May 23, 201015.5 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 161 INT ? Dealing with Customers on the Phone (Part 1)

This is the first in a two-part Business English Pod lesson on dealing with telephone inquiries. It's natural to feel a little nervous when answering questions on the phone, especially when you're using a different language. You can't see the other... (more)
May 16, 201016.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 160 INT ? Talking about your Company

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on talking about your job and company. What can you say about your company? How would you describe it? There are a number of things to consider. There's the company size, its employees,... (more)
May 09, 201016.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 159 INT ? Talking about your Job

This is the first in a two-part Business English lesson on talking about your job and company. The way you talk about your job gives clues to what you?re like as an employee or colleague. So, it?s important to consider your audience. For example, ... (more)
May 02, 201017.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

Revised eBook ? Presenting for Success for Business English

This is a preview of our revised e-Book for business presentations: Presenting for Success: Business English Presentations. Business English Pod e-Books enable you to learn on the go with MP3 audio lessons and the detailed PDF study guides, includin... (more)
Apr 25, 20101.0 MBapplication/pdfListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 101e ? Presentations: Introducing your Presentation

Making your Introduction is a preview of our upcoming audio / ebook on presentations skills and language. In this first chapter we take a look at how to make a good start as well as at the overall structure of a presentation. This recording is a re-e... (more)
Apr 25, 201010.3 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 158 INT ? Dealing with an Angry Caller (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part usiness English Pod series on dealing with angry callers on the phone. We hope that all of our customers are satisfied ones. Indeed, a basic goal in business is to keep customers happy and coming back. But we can't p... (more)
Apr 18, 201019.6 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 157 INT ? Dealing with an Angry Caller (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on dealing with an angry caller on the phone. We've all dealt with angry people before. But dealing with an angry person on the phone, in a business setting, can be tricky. Sometimes you ... (more)
Apr 11, 201015.1 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

VV 19 ? Marketing Vocabulary: Branding (Part 2)

In today's ESL video Vocab lesson is the second of a two-part series on Business English vocabulary related to marketing and branding. In the last episode, we focused on developing a brand. Today, we?ll look at ways to make a brand successful. Thi... (more)
Apr 06, 201062.1 MBvideo/x-m4vListen NowEpisode URL

VV 18 ? Marketing Vocabulary: Branding (Part 1)

Today's episode is the first of a two-part Video Vocab series on business vocabulary related to marketing and branding. In part one, we?ll focus on the essential elements of establishing a successful brand. Premium Members: Study Notes | Online Pr... (more)
Mar 28, 201061.0 MBvideo/x-m4vListen NowEpisode URL

New Website for Video Vocab

Video Vocab is now available on a new website: VideoVocab.TV Video Vocab is a video podcast (vodcast) published by Business English Pod for English as a second language (ESL) learners who want to expand and improve their English vocabulary for busin... (more)
Mar 22, 20100.1 MBapplication/pdfListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 156 INT ? Socializing: Networking (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod lesson on business networking. Networking is all about people and connections. You never know when someone you meet at a conference or trade show may be able to help your business in the future.... (more)
Mar 14, 201014.7 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 155 INT ? Socializing: Networking (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on networking. In business, so much depends on who you know. A network is a group of business contacts that have the resources to help each other out. Former and current colleagues, outsi... (more)
Mar 07, 201014.4 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

Get Motivated with Business English Games for ESL

Check your knowledge of English motivational quotations and review your progress on BEP 153 & 154 with two new Flash games from Business English Pod. FREE Game: Click the ?Launch? button to play Motivation Jeopardy      Members & Free Trial: Rev... (more)
Feb 28, 20100.8 MBapplication/pdfListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 154 ADV ? Motivating Your Team (Part 2)

This is the second in a two-part Business English Pod series on motivating your team. There are many strategies you can use to motivate people. One way is to reward them. This reward can be emotional, such as acknowledgement or praise for a job we... (more)
Feb 21, 201020.8 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 153 ADV ? Motivating your Team (Part 1)

This is the the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on motivating your team. Motivation is an important force in business. Much of what gets accomplished is driven by a team?s motivation. When employees feel energized about a project, ... (more)
Feb 14, 201016.2 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 152 ADV ? Giving Bad News: Layoffs (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on giving bad news and and discussing layoffs. When employees are laid off, they usually have questions about what will happen next. When is their last day? What support can they expect?... (more)
Feb 07, 201014.3 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 151 ADV ? Giving Bad News: Layoffs (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on giving bad news and layoffs. If a person gets laid off, it means they will lose their job. But it's not the same as being fired. Layoffs usually occur because of outside forces. A po... (more)
Jan 31, 201016.2 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 150 ADV ? Working in Multicultural Teams (Part 2)

This is the the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on working in multicultural teams. These days, working with people from different cultures is quite common. You might be meeting with colleagues in another country or on another conti... (more)
Jan 24, 201019.7 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 149 ADV ? Working in Multicultural Teams (Part 1)

This is the first in a two-part Business English Pod series on working in multicultural teams. In today?s world, it?s common to work with people from different cultures. And since effective business depends on clear communication, it?s important to... (more)
Jan 17, 201020.7 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

Get Connected and Play the Games for Free

Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn and get access to a free version of our recent Sports Idioms Golf Challenge. Facebook and LinkedIn group members will also be able to keep up to date on the exciting new services we’ll be introducing next month ... (more)
Jan 15, 20100.0 MBListen NowEpisode URL

Business English Games ? Sports Idioms Golf Challenge

It’s the beginning of a new year, so it’s time to get back to work… or is it? Members & Free Trial Users: Click the ?Launch? button to play Sports Idioms Golf Challenge. Not a member? Join our LinkedIn group and play the gam... (more)
Jan 10, 20100.0 MBListen NowEpisode URL

Business English Games and Quizzes

Now learning Business English with Business English Pod is more fun than ever. Practice language and vocabulary from our podcast lessons with fun Flash games. Our first game reviews idioms from our recent series on money idioms. Click the ?Launch ... (more)
Dec 13, 20090.2 MBapplication/pdfListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 148 ADV ? Asking for a Pay Raise (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on asking for a pay raise. Asking for a pay raise is a two-step process. Before any discussion of compensation begins, it?s important to state your case and demonstrate why you deserve a ... (more)
Dec 06, 200920.3 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 147 ADV ? Asking for a Pay Raise (Part 1)

This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on asking for a pay raise. Asking for a pay raise makes many people uncomfortable, but it's most definitely to our benefit to make the effort. Getting a raise is more than just asking, tho... (more)
Nov 29, 200921.1 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL

CT 08 Grammar ? Reduced Relative Clauses

Chalk 'n' Talk by Brian Rhodes is a series of video lessons exploring advanced English grammar topics. In this lesson, Brian takes a look at reduced relative clauses (sometimes referred to as reduced adjective clauses). Premium Members: Study Notes... (more)
Nov 22, 200935.4 MBvideo/x-m4vListen NowEpisode URL

ET 06 ? Writing Requests to Senior Managers

In this episode of Email Tune-up we're looking at an email from Jimmy, who is the training officer for his company. Jimmy wants to notify the various department heads of an upcoming seminar their staff will be attending. So it's an internal email, w... (more)
Nov 15, 200931.1 MBvideo/x-m4vListen NowEpisode URL

BEP 146 INT ? Money Idioms (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part Business English Pod series on idioms related to money. Many of our day-to-day business transactions involve money, so it?s common to hear money idioms used frequently in business discussions. We use them to talk ab... (more)
Nov 08, 200918.0 MBaudio/mpegListen NowEpisode URL