The Art of Business English
Andrew Ambrosius hosts The Art of Business English, a podcast focused on helping listeners improve their business English skills and confidence. Each weekly episode offers practical strategies, vocabulary, expressions, and coaching. Andrew shares stories and insights that demonstrate how anyone can successfully work with international clients. The show also features guests and aims to inspire listeners to overcome fears and self-doubt in learning a second language.
Episodes
10 Idiomatic expressions about career advancement
Career progression holds a significant importance in today's competitive job market. In a landscape where job prospects are limited and competition is intense, it becomes imperative for individuals to actively pursue avenues for career advancement and the realization of their professional aspirations. Join me in today's episode as we explore 10 essential idioms tailored for those aspiring to excel
10 collocations with "power"
In the world of business English, collocations—words that naturally go together—are essential for sounding fluent and professional. One versatile word you'll often encounter is "power." It's used in various contexts to describe influence, energy, and capability. In this episode we'll be taking a look at 10 business collocations with the word "power" that will help you communicate more effectively
How Applying Copywriting Principles Can Transform Your Workplace Communications
Hi everyone, this is Andrew from The Art Of Business English. In this episode of the podcast, we'll explore some of the key copywriting principles that can help you craft compelling messages that resonate with your audience and drive results. Whether you're writing emails, memos, or presentations, these tips and techniques will help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. So, let's g
How English can launch your career with Arnau Camprubi
Hello everyone, Andrew Ambrosius here from The Art of Business English podcast. This week, I'm excited to bring you a real-world story about the power of good English in the business world. In Episode 221, we chat with Arnau Camprubi, a former student of mine, now a young entrepreneur. Arnau's journey is a clear example of how a solid grip on Business English and a sharp mind can really kickstart
How to make your writing less wordy and clearer
Hey there, welcome back to the Art of Business English podcast. Your podcast to help you get the English language skills to excel in business. Today we will be looking at the art of writing. Writing is a powerful tool that can make or break your communication efforts. Whether you're crafting a sales pitch, sending an email, or creating social media content, your words need to pack a punch. But how
How to manage discussions when chairing a meeting
In this episode of the Art of Business English podcast, "How To Manage Discussions When Chairing A Meeting," I dive into the essential strategies for effective meeting facilitation. This episode is crafted for professionals ready to steer discussions with confidence and ensure everybody's voice is heard. I share the importance of creating clear guidelines, the nuances of active listening, and meth
10 Go-To Expressions to Complain at Work Without Being Annoying
Welcome to the latest episode of The Art Of Business English Podcast: "10 Go-To Expressions to Complain at Work Without Being Annoying". Navigating workplace issues can be delicate, but with the right words, you can communicate problems effectively and drive positive change. In this episode, we delve into the art of professional complaining—transforming grievances into constructive feedback that f
Talk about achievement with these 20 Goal-Oriented Collocations
Achievement is something that everyone strives for in their personal and professional lives. Whether it's meeting a personal goal or exceeding expectations at work, we all want to feel accomplished. However, sometimes it can be challenging to articulate your achievements and goals effectively. That's where goal-oriented collocations come in handy. These phrases can help you express your accomplish
10 must know expressions for working in finance
In the world of finance, understanding key expressions and concepts is crucial for success. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, having a solid grasp of terms like cash flow, return on investment (ROI), balance sheet, and capital markets can make a significant difference in your financial decision-making.
10 high impact phrasal verbs for business
Boost Your Business Communication Skills with High-Impact Phrasal Verbs! Discover essential phrasal verbs that will supercharge your language proficiency in the business world. This video presents a dynamic collection of powerful phrasal verbs commonly used in professional settings, helping you convey ideas with impact and precision. Master these influential phrases and take your business communic
10 Impactful Terms to Use in Your Next Business Meeting
We'll be discussing Impactful Terms to Use in Your Next Business Meeting. Have you ever wanted to make a lasting impression in your business meetings? Do you want your ideas to stand out and be remembered? Look no further! In this video, we will share some powerful and impactful terms that will help you make a significant impact during your next business meeting.
How to get the most out of your QAs in a business meeting
In this video, we will discuss how to get the most out of your QAs (Questions and Answers) in a business meeting. QAs are an essential part of any meeting, as they allow participants to clarify doubts, share opinions, and gain insights. However, if not managed properly, QAs can become a time-consuming and unproductive exercise.
Verbs of communication to help your express yourself better.
This week I am sharing a list of useful verbs of communication that are commonly used in business.
Twenty multi-word verbs starting with "C" for business
In this week's episode of the Art of Business English we are going to review multi-word verbs that begin with the letter "C", to help you expand your vocabulary.
Useful financial markets vocabulary for 2022
In 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.
Essential Project Management vocabulary part 2
Part 2 pf my 2-part series into essential project management vocabulary.
Essential Project Management vocabulary part 1
Do 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 sol
10 idioms with "hit" for your next business meeting
In 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.
10 idioms with "strike" for business
In 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.
Differences 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
How to Use Comparatives and Superlatives for Business
Welcome 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 perfo
How to talk about degrees of change
Hi, 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.
How to Use Past Modal Verbs for Business
Hi, 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 abo
How to Use Modal Verbs for Business
In 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.
Three-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".
Three-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 spe
Three-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 w
12 expressions to describe complicated situations
Welcome 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 t
Expressions for dealing with awkward situations
Hi, 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
Pronunciation tips with Andrew and Vincent
On 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.
Happy New Year 2022
Happy 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.
Year End 2021
Listen 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
Ten must know prepositional phrases with "by" for business
In 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.
Ten 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.
Ten must know prepositional phrases with "at" for business
In 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.
Tips for Presenting to Senior Executives
Have 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.
Survival tactics to recover from errors when presenting
Welcome 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
20 verbs followed by preposition that people get wrong
In this episode I'm going to teach you the correct usage of prepositions after certain verbs which might be challenging for English learners.
Financial vocabulary for employment contracts part 3
In 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.
Financial vocabulary for employment contracts #2
In 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.
Financial vocabulary for employment contracts part 1
In 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.
Ten must know phrasal verbs for business #3
In 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!
Ten must know phrasal verbs for business #2
Make 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.
Ten must know phrasal verbs for business
In 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 th
Financial Vocabulary #3
In 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
How to use quantifiers at work
In 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.
Dealing with filler words
This week we look at filler words and how to avoid using them in your next presentation or meeting.
Welcome to the team Vincent
In this week's episode we introduce Vincent to the team.
AOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 4
The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 4.
AOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 3
The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 3.
AOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 2
The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 2.
AOBE Summer Series 2021 Week 1
The AOBE summer series. Sit back and enjoy the best of the AOBE podcast from the past 12 months. This week is episode 1.
Ten 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.
Financial vocabulary #2
Hey 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.
Ten 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".
How to better understand your audience in meetings
Hi 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.
How To Add Emphasis In Meetings That Will Increase Your Influence
We 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.
Confidence in Business English Short Course Launch
Welcome 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.
Financial vocabulary #1
Are 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.
How to write and say dates
Welcome 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 date
Ten expressions for giving opinions
Hi 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 str
Tips for running hybrid meetings
Join me as I share with you my tips for running hybrid meetings. These are the new norm, but are you running them effectively?
How to use "he" "she" and "they" to sound more politically correct
Modern 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?
Five Ways to Start a Meeting with Style
When 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,
How to Have Effective Business Meetings in English: Tips for English Language Learners
Don'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.
How to give and respond to suggestions
In 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.
How to correctly use speak, discuss, talk and argue
In this short lesson you will learn how to use the verbs speak, talk, discuss and argue correctly.
Ten metaphors with body parts
Hi 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.
The Difference Between Current, Currently, Actual And Actually
The 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 a
Despite, 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.
158 - Eight 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/theartofbusinessenglish
157 - Expressions for describing trends
In this episode, we will explore common expressions used when describing trends. Send us your questions over at www.speakpipe.com/theartofbusinessenglish
The Art of Business English 3 Year Anniversary
At 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.
155 Twelve Advanced Level Phrasal Verbs & Collocations
This 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 do
Differences between fall, fall down, fall over, fall out, fall into, fall behind
This 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.
Words and Expressions to Start Using in 2021
At 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 pra
152 How to acknowledge people in conversation
This 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 d
Idioms for satisfaction and dissatisfaction
Hi 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.
Internationalising yourself
In 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 currencie
Words for talking about objectives
149 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 pla
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