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

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  • 21 minutes 40 seconds
    BEP97 | Why Donald Trump is Better for the Economy

    On the 97th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "Elon Musk agrees: Trump's economic plans will lead to 'hardship' and cause markets to 'tumble'"

    Are you following the American Presidential Election? Founder of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk has endorsed Donald Trump for President of the United States and said he is better for the economy. What do you think? Do you agree? Check out this week's current events episode to learn more!

    Link to article: "Elon Musk agrees: Trump's economic plans will lead to 'hardship' and cause markets to 'tumble'"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    tumble
    drastic cuts
    deportations
    virtual town hall
    temporary hardship
    long-term prosperity
    to live within one's means
    Office of Government Efficiency
    to balance the budget
    political action committee
    to be propped up
    sound footing
    audit

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    6 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 9 minutes 10 seconds
    BEP96 | Biggest Lessons from September and October!

    On the 96th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from September/October!

    Some of the highlights are:

    BEP91: 3 Reasons Why You Should Interrupt in Business Meetings
    BEP92: How to Live a "Minimal" Lifestyle
    BEP95: 5 Helpful Phrases to Summarize Business Meetings

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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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    2 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 10 minutes 40 seconds
    BEP95 | 5 Helpful Phrases to Summarize Business Meetings

    On the 95th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    5 Helpful Phrases to Summarize Business Meetings

    Do you struggle to finish your meetings on a positive note? Are some of your colleagues still confused at the end? 

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 helpful phrases to help you summarize so that all of your team members will be on the same page! Don't be afraid to try them out! 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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    30 October 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 46 seconds
    BEP94 | Why Kamala Harris is Better for the Economy

    On the 94th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "Mark Cuban pitches Harris as better on the economy, says Trump 'asked daddy for money'"

    Are you following the American Presidential Election? Celebrity billionaire businessman Mark Cuban has endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States and said she is better for the economy than Donald Trump. What do you think? Do you agree? Check out this week's current events episode to learn more!

    Link to article: "Mark Cuban pitches Harris as better on the economy, says Trump 'asked daddy for money'"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    to pitch
    to look out for someone
    Shark Tank
    battleground (state)
    town hall (meeting)
    independent
    to close the gap
    ideologue
    to follow in one's footsteps
    unrealized capital gains tax
    to go "ballistic"

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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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    26 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 49 seconds
    BEP93 | Are You Going to Get the New iPhone 16?

    On the 93rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "iPhone 16 goes on sale as Apple looks ahead to launch of new AI features"

    Did you know that Apple has just released the new iPhone? It's the iPhone 16 and it will have Apple's new AI feature called "Apple Intelligence." Will you buy it? Learn more about the iPhone 16 and the new AI feature on this week's Current Events episode!

    Link to article: "iPhone 16 goes on sale as Apple looks ahead to launch of new AI features"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    AI features
    Apple Intelligence
    phone line-up
    to be marketed as
    flagship store
    queue
    out of the box
    beta version
    personal context

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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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    30 September 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 15 seconds
    BEP92 | How to Live a "Minimal" Lifestyle

    On the 92nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    How to Live a "Minimal" Lifestyle

    Do you sometimes feel that your life is too complex? Do you have a lot of "stuff" in your office, on your desk, or in your room at home?

    On this episode, ALsensei shares some insights on the art of "minimalism." We talk about what "minimalism" is and how to de-clutter your life. We also go into the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle. 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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    25 September 2024, 11:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 34 seconds
    BEP91 | 3 Reasons Why You Should Interrupt in Business Meetings

    On the 91st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    3 Reasons Why You Should Interrupt in Business Meetings

    Do you often have meetings in English? Do you feel like they are not as efficient as they could be? If so, this is an essential episode for you!

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over three reasons why it makes sense to interrupt someone in meetings at work.

    Mentioned on this episode:

    BEP74: 5 Essential Skills for Business Meetings

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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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    23 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 17 minutes 27 seconds
    BEP90 | How is the Japanese Economy Doing?

    On the 90th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "Japan's economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks"

    The American economy is usually a good indicator of what is going on in the rest of the world. But how about the Japanese economy? How much is it being affected by the U.S.? What are the political factors in Japan? Learn about the current situation about the Japanese economy on this week's Current Events episode!

    Link to article: "Japan's economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    political uncertainty
    to be boosted by
    revised government data
    export-reliant
    the ruling party
    Liberal Democratic Party
    parliament
    contraction
    robust
    private sector
    to eke out
    economic clout

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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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    18 September 2024, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 40 seconds
    BEP89 | Pronunciation Practice: Summer Olympics-Gymnastics

    On the 89th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    Pronunciation Practice: Summer Olympics-Gymnastics

    Are you a fan of the Summer Olympics? Do you like to watch the gymnastics events? Are you familiar with all the different gymnastic disciplines?

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the major male and female artistic gymnastics events in the Olympics! Don't miss this episode!

    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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    15 September 2024, 6:00 am
  • 21 minutes 4 seconds
    BEP88 | The Debate Rules - Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump

    On the 88th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

    "ABC News releases rules for Sept. 10 debate between Harris and Trump"

    Are you following the American Presidential Election? This will be the first and probably only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump! Learn about the debate and the rules on this week's Current Events episode!

    Link to article: "ABC News releases rules for Sept. 10 debate between Harris and Trump"

    Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

    to govern
    to be moderated by
    coin flip
    closing statements
    to be allotted
    rebuttal
    in conjunction with
    polling threshold

    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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    10 September 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 15 seconds
    BEP87 | 5 Idioms for Difficult Business Situations

    On the 87th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

    5 Idioms for Difficult Business Situations

    Have you heard of these idioms before? These idioms can help you describe challenging business situations with just a little practice!

    On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 very common idioms used to describe companies and businesses! Don't be afraid to try them out! Let's go!

    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

    9 September 2024, 1:00 am
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