English 2.0 Podcast With ALsensei

On the 30th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Bitcoin Briefly Hits an All-Time High, Less Than Two Years After FTX Scandal Clobbered Crypto"

Have you been following bitcoin and cryptocurrency lately? Do you own any crypto or have you invested in any? On this episode of Current Business Events, ALsensei goes over this article which covers the recent surge in cryptocurrency particularly in bitcoin! Check out this episode to find out all about it!

Link to article: "Bitcoin Briefly Hits an All-Time High, Less Than Two Years After FTX Scandal Clobbered Crypto"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

bitcoin
FTX
scandal
to clobber
cryptocurrency
volatile
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
greenlight
to surge
to crash
Federal Reserve

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On the 29th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

How to Start and End Your Business E-Mails

Do you use e-mail for work? Have you ever been confused about what greeting or sign off to use? If so, you're in for a great episode!

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over common formal and informal greetings and sign offs that you can use immediately! What are you waiting for? Give this episode a listen!

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On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 28th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

5 Idioms for Socializing in Business

Have you ever struggled with small talk with a colleague or business contact? These idioms can help you connect with them with just a little practice!

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 very common idioms used in socializing and small talk situations! Don't be afraid to try them out! Let's go!

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 27th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Dior Postpones Hong Kong Fashion Show 'Indefinitely'"

Have you heard of the Dior brand? Do you own any Dior products? Have you ever attended a fashion show? On this episode of Current Business Events, ALsensei goes over this article which talks about the current financial condition of Hong Kong and their efforts to hold more big events! Check out this episode to find out all about it!

Link to article: "Dior Postpones Hong Kong Fashion Show 'Indefinitely'"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

indefinitely
to deal a blow
financial hub
to court
social unrest
"mega event"
to tout
large-scale event
South China Morning Post
much-hyped
boon

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On the 26th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from February!

Some of the highlights are:

BEP16: Make This Small Change for a BIG Win
BEP17: 4 Essential Skills for Receiving Telephone Calls
BEP24: How to Have a Powerful Morning

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 25th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

How to Introduce a Business Colleague

Have you ever introduced yourself to someone in a business situation in English? Was it challenging? Easy? Well, the next step is introducing someone else, maybe your colleague! How can you do that?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches three common expressions that you can use to introduce colleagues to other business contacts. Practice along with some examples and don't miss any part of this episode!

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 24th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

How to Have a Powerful Morning!

Did you know that most successful people start their morning with a set routine? Why is it powerful and what activities can you do to activate your morning?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches the importance of a powerful morning routine and how it can benefit you. He also introduces three powerful activities that you can do right away! Find out what they are and don't miss any part of this episode!

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 23rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Don't Make These 3 Mistakes in Business Meetings!

Do you have a lot of meetings for work? During my time in Japan, I worked with hundreds of companies and this is one area that many of my students spent a lot of time doing. When it comes to business meetings, no one wants to be in a long, boring meeting, right!

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over three mistakes that you might be making in business meetings and how to avoid them. Find out what they are and don't miss any part of this episode!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 22nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Is Your English Natural?

Have you ever taken the time to think about this question -- "Is my English natural?" It's a really important question to ask yourself especially when going into the world of international business.

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei tells a story about two friends in Japan, and how they both learned Japanese. One of them was definitely better than the other! Find out which one and don't miss any part of this episode!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 21st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Consumer sentiment rises again in February to cap complicated week for US economy"

So how is the global economy these days? How is it in the U.S.? Why is it complicated? On this episode of Current Business Events, ALsensei goes over this article which talks about the current state of the U.S. economy which affects the global economy! Check out this episode to find out all about it!

Link to article: "Consumer sentiment rises again in February to cap complicated week for US economy"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

consumer sentiment
optimism
to inch higher
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Federal Reserve
interest rate cut
undeterred
slowdown
to get worked up
plunge
treasury yield
Producer Price Index (PPI)
ambiguity
wait-and-see mode
trajectory

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 20th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Don't Forget THIS in Your Presentations

Do you give presentations for work? Many of us need to give formal presentations for informational purposes, sales presentations, and demonstrations. But there is one thing that our no. 1 employee said he NEVER leaves out of his sales presentations.

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over this essential part of business presentations and examples of how to use them. Don't miss any part of this episode!

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 19th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

The Secret to Unlocking English Fluency in Business

Have you struggled with fluency, especially in business situations? Have you felt like sometimes the words just won't come out when you want to speak? If so, you are not alone. But don't worry! There is a solution!

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei introduces a powerful concept not discussed much in the English teaching world. This concept alone was the basis for a complete course curriculum that was designed by Al and his colleagues and taught at hundreds of companies around Tokyo! Listen and find out more!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 18th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Biden calls on snack companies to stop shrinkflation ahead of Super Bowl"

Have you noticed that your Coke bottle may be getting smaller? Or maybe your bag of chips feels a little lighter? On this episode of Current Business Events, ALsensei goes over this article which talks about an important phenomenon: Shrinkflation! Check out this episode to find out all about it!

Link to article: "Biden calls on snack companies to stop shrinkflation ahead of Super Bowl"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

to call on
shrinkflation
corporate greed
widespread practice
cost-saving tactic
inflation
consistently
economic indicator
to be played for suckers
actionable steps
uptick
downturn

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 17th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

4 Essential Skills for Receiving Telephone Calls

Do you use the telephone at work? Do you sometimes need to receive calls from customers and clients? If so, this is an essential episode for you!

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over four important skills for receiving phone calls at work. We also go through lots of examples and useful phrases that you can use right away!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

Level up your Learning
Level up your Life

On the 16th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Make This Small Change for a Big Win

I once had  student who had a TOEIC score of 300. I thought he was probably too much of a beginner to teach...but he quickly changed my mind. How did he go from low score to effective communicator?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei reveals one minor change you can make to increase your communication proficiency! Everyone has the ability to do this. Especially in business, this could make a powerful impact on your work and professional relationships. Check it out!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

Level up your Learning
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On the 15th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality headset launches in the U.S."

Have you ever watched a movie or played a video game in virtual reality? Have you ever been to the pyramids in Egypt or the beaches in Hawaii? Well, now you can do all of that without leaving your home! Apple just released it's new VR headset which is sure to shake up the tech market. Check out this episode to find out all about it!

Link to article: "Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality headset launches in the U.S."

Link to the product review: "Apple Vision Pro review: This is the future of computing and entertainment"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

virtual reality
to launch
flagship store
sticker price
financing plan
chock-full
patent
enterprise product
to leverage
to invest
offering
"spatial computing"
fiscal
wearables
to drive revenue

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AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 14th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

5 Common Business E-Mail Abbreviations (with 3 Bonus Ones!)

Have you ever received an e-mail from a colleague or contact overseas with an abbreviation you didn't recognize? What does it mean? How can I use those abbreviations in my own e-mails? 

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 very common abbreviations used in business e-mails and how you can use them! Plus, there are 3 that you probably already know! Let's go!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 13th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from January!

Some of the highlights are:

BEP5: E-Mailing Mistakes
BEP8: 3 Powerful Words to Level Up Your Conversations
BEP11: Making an Action Plan for 2024

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 12th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

How to Lead a Meeting

Are meetings a regular part of your job? Do you sometimes have to lead them? With more companies than ever turning to Zoom meetings and other online methods, meeting skills are becoming extremely important.

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shows you how you can lead a meeting following a 3-step framework. Learn practical skills and phrases that you can use right away!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

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On the 11th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following topic:

Do You Have an Action Plan for 2024?

What are your New Year's Resolutions for 2024? Are your goals for this year "SMART" goals? If so, you need to have an Action Plan in place to help you achieve them! On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei helps you make an Action Plan following the Power Process. Don't miss out!

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If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please e-mail me directly at:
AL at BUSINESSENGLISHPOWER dot COM

On Business English Power, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We talk about how to make your Business English sound more natural, attain a Global Mindset, and apply powerful Success Principles.

Level up your Learning
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