The Art of Business English

By Andrew AmbrosiusEducation Language Learning

The Art of Business English episodes

May 16, 2019 078 30 common mistakes in English part 2
In episode 78 of the Art of Business English I look at the next 15 common mistakes made by English language learners. This valuable episode will give you some insight into where you are making typical errors, it will also arm you with the tools you need to try and stop making these mistakes. In most cases, just being made aware of them will help you to improve and break the habit of making common mistakes in English.
25 min
May 07, 2019 077 30 Common mistakes in English part 1
This week on the Art of Business English I am going to share a very valuable lesson with you. We will start a two part series looking at some of the most common mistakes that people make in English, 30 of them in fact. This week in episode 77, I will be covering the first 15.
19 min
April 30, 2019 076 How to express purpose and intention
This week we follow the theme of last week's episode and look at vocabulary for expressing purpose. This vocabulary is essential for introducing to a reader or listener your motivation for wanting to do something.
This vocabulary is essential for email writing, however, it is also great in oral communication. If you start to adopt this language in your email writing then it will soon start to spill over into your oral communication and you will successfully internalise this fundamental language.
17 min
April 25, 2019 075 How to express reason and introduce supporting ideas
In episode 75 of the Art of Business English, Andrew looks at the key language for expressing reason and introducing supporting ideas. Do you write emails every day in English. Do you want to expand on your vocabulary and stop always using the word "because"? If this sounds like something you would like to do, then you are going to not want to miss this week's episode. This type of language is essential for improving your email writing and is also very useful in negotiations and meetings.
12 min
April 18, 2019 Top travel tips for London
In episode 74 Andrew shares some top insider travel tips for your next trip to London. If you are planning on taking a holiday to London on your heading to London on business then you are going to love these tips direct from London.
26 min
April 09, 2019 073 How to say no politely
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are super busy and someone ask you for some of your time and you say yes, when in fact yes is the worst possible answer you could have given? If you are a yes to everything person then you are going to have to learn the how to say no politely in English.
29 min
April 02, 2019 072 How to improve your pronunciation
In part two of the mini-series "Ask Andrew, get answers", Andrew shares with us some tips on how to improve our pronunciation and sound more native.
If you haven't heard of the "schwa" then you really need to pay attention to this episode as it will be a "light bulb" moment in your understanding of how native English speakers form words and link them together.
14 min
March 26, 2019 Ask Andrew get answers - The Passive Voice in emails
In this impromptu episode Andrew grabs the camera and shares with us some of the questions he has got from his students and listeners. In episode 71 Andrew discusses the formality of emails and how and when to use the Passive Voice in your work emails. If you struggle to hit the right tone and level of formality, then you won’t want to miss this episode.
16 min
March 19, 2019 How to use adjectives and adverbs to describe change
In episode 70 Andrew dives deep into how you can correctly use adjectives and adverbs to describe degree and speed of change in the work place. This insightful episode will help learners better present trends and figures within their organisation.
22 min
March 12, 2019 Preposition "on" and noun combinations
In episode 69 of the Art of Business English, Andrew looks at the final part of his mini-series into preposition and noun combinations. This week he covers the preposition "on" + nouns.
17 min

About The Art of Business English

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Andrew Ambrosius invites you to The Art of Business English (AOBE). The premier podcast for those who wish to improve their business English skills and confidence. Listen in as Andrew provides useful strategies and lessons for learners. Immerse yourself in weekly episodes, with tips, vocabulary, expressions and coaching. These compelling lessons reveal how anyone can learn, improve and go through the often daunting task of learning a second language. Get inspired as Andrew shares stories and shows us all that anyone with the desire and focus can work with international clients of all levels. Andrew inspires and empowers his listeners to gain the confidence to improve their English language skills. Learn to overcome your fears and self-doubt. This inspirational and uplifting show also gives listeners the opportunity to learn with our guests, as Andrew offers interesting tips and insight into how even the best can improve their business English skills. One of a kind and unique in every aspect. Welcome to The Art of Business English.