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Al Slagle: English Teacher, Pronunciation Coach, and Fluency Specialist

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  • 18 minutes 17 seconds
    BEP112 | 3 Keys for Powerful Socializing

    On the 112th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares important ideas on this topic:

    3 Keys for Powerful Socializing

    Have you ever struggled with small talk? Do you sometimes find it difficult to continue conversations? Many students have shared these challenges with me so today I want to talk about socializing in business!

    On this episode of Business English Power, learn 3 keys that will help you conduct business socializing situations in an effective and powerful way!


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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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    1 August 2025, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 27 seconds
    BEP111 | 3 Keys for Efficient Business E-Mail Writing

    On the 111th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares important ideas on this topic:

    3 Keys for Efficient Business E-Mail Writing

    How many e-mails do you write at work everyday? How much time did you spend writing those e-mails during your workday? Was it a valuable use of your time? Do you wish it could be more efficient?

    On this episode of Business English Power, learn 3 keys that will help you cut down that writing time and make your business e-mails more efficient!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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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    20 June 2025, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 44 seconds
    BEP110 | 3 Keys for Amazing Business Presentations

    On the 110th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares important ideas on this topic:

    3 Keys for Amazing Business Presentations

    Have you ever given a presentation? How about a presentation for work? In front of your colleagues? How did you feel? Did it go well?

    On this episode of Business English Power, learn 3 keys that will set you up for major success on your next business presentation!

    Mentioned on this episode:

    TED Talk from Dr. Lara Boyd

    TED Talk from Bill Gates


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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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    11 June 2025, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes 40 seconds
    BEP109 | 3 Keys for Business Telephone Success

    On the 109th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares important ideas on this topic:

    3 Keys for Business Telephone Success

    Telephones and communications have changed quite a bit in the last 10-15 years in business world. However, one thing that hasn't changed much in this area is the English language. Because of that, we can anticipate how a business phone call will proceed and find quick success!

    On this episode of Business English Power, learn 3 keys that will set you up for success in Business English world on the telephone!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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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    Send us a text

    23 May 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 19 seconds
    BEP108 | 3 Keys for Effective Business Meetings

    On the 108th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares important ideas on this topic:

    3 Keys for Effective Business Meetings

    A business meeting is kind of like a team sport. If everyone works together, the meeting will run smoothly and effectively. However, if even one person is not on the same page, the meeting can get off track and lose efficiency.

    On this episode of Business English Power, learn 3 keys to ensuring that your business meetings are the most effective they can be!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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

    Send us a text

    17 May 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 23 seconds
    BEP107 | Am I The Best Teacher For You?

    On the 107th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    Am I, ALsensei, the Best Teacher for You?

    Are you feeling stuck in your Business English studies? Do you have the right teacher? Do you sometimes feel that some teachers are not a good fit for you?

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei takes you back to the basics of his teaching method, the Power Process, so that you can decide if he is the best teacher for you! 

    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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

    Send us a text

    3 May 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    BEP106 | How to Use Facebook to Improve Your English

    On the 106th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    How to Use Facebook to Improve Your English

    Are you using social media to learn English? How about Facebook? It can be a very powerful tool if you know how to use it right.

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei shares 6 ways that you can use Facebook to help improve your English!

    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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

    Send us a text

    19 April 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 49 seconds
    BEP105 | Latest News on Trump's Tariffs

    On the 105th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump's latest tariffs"

    President Donald Trump has been implementing tariffs heavily over the last week. However, he did start to pull back on some of them including import taxes on electronic goods from overseas.

    How will this impact the economy? Will prices for the electronic goods increase for the consumer? What does all of this mean?

    On this episode of current events, follow along with ALsensei as he reads through this article and explains it in more detail.


    Link to article: "Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump's latest tariffs"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    to be exempt from
    tariff
    reciprocal
    to impose
    fentanyl
    tech giant
    to breathe a sigh of relief
    bullish
    semiconductor
    onshore
    White House press secretary
    big-ticket item

    To get ALsensei's checklist for reviewing news articles, click here


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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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    12 April 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 24 seconds
    BEP104 | 31 Ways to Instantly Improve Your English

    On the 104th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    31 Ways to Instantly Improve Your English

    So many students ask me, "ALsensei, how can I improve my English?"

    The true answer is that it takes time and lots of practice. 

    However, today I'd like to share with you some quick changes you can make to have your English sound more natural.

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 31 ways that you can instantly improve your English! Don't be left behind!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please click the "Contact Me" 

    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

    Send us a text

    29 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 17 minutes 36 seconds
    BEP103 | 3 Types of Business E-Mails You Need to Succeed

    On the 103rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    3 Types of Business E-Mails You Need to Succeed!

    Are you currently prepared to write your business e-mails? Or do you just sit down and hope to write a good message without planning? 

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 3 common types of business e-mails that you need in order to be successful. We'll cover why we need each of them and the important sections of each and where to include them.

    If you've been struggling with writing e-mails for business, this episode is for you!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    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

    Send us a text

    17 March 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 14 seconds
    BEP102 | 3 Ways to Ask Follow-Up Questions in Business

    On the 102nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    3 Ways to Ask Follow-Up Questions in Business

    Do you sometimes find it hard to continue a conversation? Do you often wonder what to ask or how to ask someone a question? Are you occasionally not sure if your question is good or not?

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 3 ways that you can ask follow-up questions to business contacts and colleagues. Don't worry about sounding unnatural or lacking confidence any longer! This episode will help you!


    Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

    If you have any questions and/or suggestions for the show please click the "Contact Me" 

    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

    Send us a text

    9 March 2025, 10:00 am
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