Business English Pod

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Using your smartphone and a Podcast app such as Stitcher or Apple i-tunes can allow you to subscribe to a large number of ESL or EFL podcasts.  This will make listening to Egnlish for shrot periods of time much easier and contribute to developping a regular routine of English languag elistening.

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Business English Pod

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If you are going to be doing business in English speaking countries then this podcast series is your brilliant boardroom primer.

Business English Pod is an immersion into the language and conventions of the business world.  The series covers the integral language required for every conceivable business situation.  The episodes follow a simple structure with the host speaking for a few minutes on a set topic.  There are transcripts, quizzes and vocabulary guidance accompanying each podcast.

The series assumes the student already has a reasonable working knowledge of English, but it doesn’t assume too much.  The English is spoken at about three quarters of normal speed and is therefore quite easy to follow.  As you might expect, the diction is perfect.  Business English Pod provides a good insight into how business is conducted in English-speaking companies.  In addition, the lessons offer valuable listening and comprehension practice.