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! Please subscribe to Business English Power in...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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! Please...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes,...

On the 10th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Never Say These 3 Things at a Job Interview Are you preparing for a job interview? Have you done job interviews and wondered why you didn't get the job? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei discusses three things never to say at a job interview. Listen to find out what they are! Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to...

On the 9th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Social Media Influencers May Seem To Live Charmed Lives. But Then Comes Tax Time." Which social media influencers do you follow? As we all know, they don't work typical jobs. But do they pay taxes like everyone else? Answers to these questions can be found on this episode of Business English Power! Link to article: "Social Media Influencers May Seem To Live Charmed Lives. But Then Comes...

On the 8th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Level Up Your Conversations With Three Powerful Words Are you struggling to keep a conversation going? Do you find it difficult to maintain a discussion in English? In this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei gives a very powerful tip on how to keep any conversation going whether it be meeting a stranger at a bus stop, talking to a colleague before a meeting, or in a sales presentation.  Please...

On the 7th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following topic: How to Achieve Ultimate Success in Business Do you have goals that you haven't achieved yet? Have you had these goals for a long time? Is it a New Year's Resolution? Anything you want to achieve in business and in life can be accomplished by following a 5-step formula.  On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei looks at Tony Robbins's Ultimate Success Formula and shows you how you can apply it...

On the 6th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Google Lays Off Hundreds of Workers" Do you know anyone who works for Google? Well, the company recently announced that they will be laying off hundreds of workers in the near future. Which jobs will be affected? What other industries are also cutting workers? Answers to these questions can be found on this episode of Business English Power! Link to article: "Google Lays Off Hundreds of...

On the 5th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 3 Mistakes You're Making in Business E-Mails Do you use e-mail at work? If so, there are probably some mistakes you're making. Throughout the years of teaching e-mail writing at companies in Japan, Al made a note of the common mistakes. Here are three important ones you need to correct. Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If...

On the 4th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following topic: What is a Global Mindset? In his book, "English Fluency Power", Al talks about the progression that all students make as they level up their learning. The first goal is to achieve an English 2.0 Mindset followed by a Native Mindset. The top goal is achieving a Global Mindset. On this episode, Al talks about what the Global Mindset is and how to achieve it. Please subscribe to Business English Power in...