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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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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!

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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?

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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!

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.

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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!<...

On the 101st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Top 25 Business English Phrases for 2025

Every year there are hot new phrases that pop up! Some are simply common idioms and expressions that remain useful all the time. Keep up your vocabulary up to date with these 25 business expressions!

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On the 100th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei gives 3 tips to start 2025 on a positive note!

Al has taught and coached many clients at Fortune 500 companies in Tokyo and these are the same lessons and advice he brings to you here. Use these 3 tips and set yourself up for success in 2025!

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On the 99th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei recaps the excellent year of 2024! Review some of the important episodes and topics over the last year.

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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...

On the 98th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation"

The United States election results are in! Is it what you expected? What do you think? Did you think Kamala Harris would win? Or did you know Donald Trump would return to the White House? Check out this week's current events episode to learn more!

Link to article: "Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation"

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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...

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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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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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...

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"
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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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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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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...

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!

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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:

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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!

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On the 86th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from July/August!

Some of the highlights are:

BEP79: 5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails
BEP82: DON'T Do These 5 Things In Your Business Presentations!
BEP83: Why You're Not Achieving Your Goals

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On the 85th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Pronunciation Practice: Summer Olympics-Swimming

Are you a fan of the Summer Olympics? Do you like to watch the swimming events? Are you familiar with the different swimming strokes?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the major swimming events in the Olympics! Don't miss this episode!

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On the 84th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 This Summer"

If you had an extra $1,000 to invest, how would you do it? Would you buy stocks, gold, cryptocurrency? Find out what this investor thinks on this week's Current Events episode!

Link to article: "The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 This Summer"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:

Ethereum
to stand out
bull market
compelling
to be cut from the same...

On the 83rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Why You're Not Achieving Your Goals

Do you feel like you're not succeeding sometimes? Perhaps you have dreams and goals you haven't fulfilled yet. Do you know why you aren't able to complete those goals?

On this episode, ALsensei shares some insights from a successful entrepreneur and business coach. In fact, this coach started a whole new company to research the psychological reasons why we have trouble achieving our goals. Let's find out!

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On the 82nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

DON'T Do These 5 Things in Your Business Presentations!

How effective are you at giving presentations at work? Do you feel nervous? Do you feel confident? Do you practice giving presentations much? If not, you might be making these five common mistakes.

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 things that you should avoid while giving business presentations. Don't miss any part of this episode and level up your public speaking skills!

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On the 81st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World"

Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like this? Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode!

Link to article: "Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World"

Here are useful vocabulary from the...

On the 80th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 3)

Are you familiar with the American Holidays? How about some of the cultural holidays that Americans celebrate?  

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S. and how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode!

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On the 79th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails

We all know how to say "Thank You", but do you know how to do it with business clients? Have you ever done it in a business e-mail?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over 5 phrases that you can use with your clients right away. Don't be afraid to try them out! Let's go!

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On the 78th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from June!

Some of the highlights are:

BEP67: 5 Open-Ended Questions You Can Ask Anyone
BEP70: This Tip Could Earn You Big Tips
BEP71: 3 Mistakes In Negotiating

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On the 77th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

What Are Job Interviewers Looking For?

Are you preparing for a job interview in English? Have you interviewed for a job in English before but didn't get the job? Have you been disappointed with your job interview performance?

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei teaches 5 of the top characteristics and behaviors that job interviewers are looking for! Find out and don't miss any part of this episode!

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On the 76th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

4 Success Tips from an NBA Legend!

Do you follow the NBA? Did you know that the Boston Celtics just won the NBA Championship? Learn some empowering success tips from Boston Celtics legend, Larry Bird, on this episode of Business English Power!

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On the 75th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 2)

Are you familiar with the American Holidays? What do you think the biggest holiday in America is?  

On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S. and how to pronounce them naturally! Don't miss this episode!

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On the 74th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

5 Essential Skills for Meetings

Do you often have meetings in English? Do you have to have Zoom meetings with clients from overseas? If so, this is an essential episode for you!

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

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On the 73rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic:

My Student Taught Me a Valuable Lesson

Have you ever felt like there are no opportunities to use English in your area? Are you wondering how other students seem to have learned English more quickly than you? Several years ago, one of my business students taught me a valuable lesson that I'd like to share with you. It can really help you accelerate your learning process Learn how to create English speaking opportunities on this episode of Business English Power!

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On the 72nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article:

"Fed meeting, benign inflation keep soft landing hopes alive"

Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like this? Find out about it on this week's Current Events episode!

Link to article: "Fed meeting, benign inflation keep soft landing hopes alive"

Here are useful vocabulary from the article:
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