Business English Power

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...

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...

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 Busine...

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...

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 Engli...

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...

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...

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 a...

On the 3rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Taylor Swift's Power Era: Why The Billionaire Pop Star Is One Of The World's Most Powerful Women" Did you know that Taylor Swift is ranked as the 5th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine? In this episode, we will talk about how she achieved that status as well a...

On the 2nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei gives five common idioms that you can use in business! Are you using current expressions and words? Are your phrases out of date? On Business English Power, ALsensei makes sure that your English is always up to date and natural.  Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to podcast...

Welcome to Business English Power! This show is for ambitious English students who want to level up their Business English skills, become Global Communicators, and International Business Leaders! Thanks to all of you who subscribed and downloaded the English 2.0 Podcast over the years. We are now shifting our focus to help you succeed in the global business environment. On Business English Power,...

The English 2.0 Podcast has been downloaded nearly 2 million times in over 190 countries around the world! Thank you for being part of that journey... However... Changes are coming... Since the last time we spoke, I have re-entered the business world and picked up a lot of new skills and lessons I would like to bring to all of you. Starting in 2024, the English 2.0 Podcast will be transforming int...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following point: How to Increase your TOEIC score by 100 points Several years ago, I had to pleasure of helping my brother-in-law raise his TOEIC score. By identifying his strengths and weaknesses on practice tests, I was able to develop a strategy to help him increase his score by over 100 points in just over two months! Would you l...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following question from a Twitter follower: Q: I want to build my vocabulary and learn idioms but my memory is not good. How can I do it? Here are my suggestions: 1. Learn by using mnemonics 2. Practice again and again and try to use in a meaningful way 3. Avoid trying to memorize lists of words with no context 4. Avoid learning rare...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we discuss a very important topic in American English pronunciation: Word Stress: How to Emphasize the Right Syllables How can we emphasize certain parts of words to sound more natural? Al answers this and much more on this special review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, Al takes on this important issue: Are Language Dictionaries Helpful or Harmful? Many of you probably assume that dictionaries are a useful tool that help you with your English. However, Al wanted to examine this a little more closely and perhaps challenge that idea. If you are wondering how dictionaries could possibly be harmful, then we encourage...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we look at the following question: What Makes a Great English Teacher? Are you learning English online? Are you going to start a new class at a language school? Whatever your case may be, if you are starting to learn English, you need to know how to choose a good English teacher. On this episode, ALsensei discusses some of the important questions...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following topic: 3 Keys For Becoming a Natural Speaker Does your English sound unnatural? Are you making a negative impression on people when you speak? If so, this is a great review episode for you!  We go over 3 points to help you recognize why your English might sound unnatural. Then, ALsensei gives you 3 Action Steps that you can...

On this review episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we talk about the following topic: 3 Steps to English Success!  Although I have talked about this quite frequently in my private lessons, I have not mentioned it on the podcast. The 3 steps are to help students organize their activities so that they are maximizing the limited time they have for English learning. 3 Steps to English Success: 1. Stud...

On this review lesson, we look at an episode of Your Question and we handle the following question: Q: When learning English, should I translate to my mother language or learn words and phrases directly in English without translating? On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound...

On the 21st episode of the Pronunciation Point, we cover this very important topic: 3 Challenging Words with “L” and “R”–“really”, “rarely”, and “library" Get 25 HOT Slang Phrases for 2022 (This is originally from Episode 24 of the English 2.0 Podcast) On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to...

On the 13th episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following critical topic: Three Fears of Speaking English I find that many students cannot express themselves in various situations and it's usually due to one of these three fears: 1. Fear of Not Being Polite Enough 2. Fear of Not Being Understood 3. Fear of Making Grammar Mistakes On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yo...

On the 13th episode of Your Question, we handle the following question: Q: I want to speak English better, but I don’t know…Where should I start? Things to think about: 1. What is the GOAL? 2. What is your current level? 3. What do you enjoy doing? Get ALsensei's 25 HOT Slang Phrases for 2022! On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond th...

On the 23rd episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we handle the following points: What Makes a Good English Student? 5 Key Characteristics of Excellent English Students On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles. Submit Questi...

On this REVIEW episode of the English 2.0 Podcast, we go back to the 27th episode of the Pronunciation Point. Eyes vs. Ears Which one should win? Al takes a look at this battle going on inside your head and the winner may surprise you! When learning English, it is critical to go back and review lessons you've already covered. In the coming weeks, ALsensei will be posting some of the most impo...