Business English Made Easy

LV Linguistics

Unlock the world of business communication with Victoria and the LV Linguistics team! This enlightening podcast is tailored for English language learners striving for success in the professional realm. Dive deep into various topics, from crucial vocabulary and grammar to etiquette in diverse business scenarios. Each episode breaks down complex concepts into digestible insights, ensuring that you understand and effectively apply them in real-life situations. And, the best part? Each episode comes with a worksheet full of phrases and exercises to help you progress in your language journey.

  1. FEB 5

    51. Preposition Mastery - About and Of. Discussing Ideas and Ownership in Professional Contexts (Part 3 of 5)

    Two tiny words. Massive difference in meaning. You write "the director of marketing" without thinking twice, but then pause when describing a presentation topic. Is it "presentation of leadership strategies" or "presentation about leadership strategies"? One sounds natural. The other feels clunky. The problem is you can't always articulate why, and that hesitation creeps into your writing every single day. This episode tackles the specific confusion between "about" and "of" that shows up constantly in professional contexts. These prepositions aren't interchangeable, and mixing them up doesn't just sound awkward. It changes what you're actually saying. When you discuss the contract, you're talking about it as a topic. When you review the terms of the contract, you're examining what it contains. That distinction matters when you're setting agendas, writing emails to leadership, or describing organizational structures. We work through direct comparisons that make the pattern obvious. You'll see why "meeting about the budget" and "meeting of the budget" mean fundamentally different things, and why only one works in standard business communication. You'll learn why "about" always introduces what you're discussing, while "of" shows possession or structural connection. The episode includes real workplace scenarios where both prepositions appear in the same sentence, so you can hear how they work together without creating confusion. You'll also get email templates and meeting phrases that demonstrate correct usage in context. We cover the most common mistakes professionals make when introducing roles, scheduling discussions, and presenting information to senior stakeholders. By the end, you'll recognize the pattern automatically instead of guessing each time. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with direct comparisons and scenario-based practice: lvlinguistics.be/episode51 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile, a community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business, daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere, and support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    10 min
  2. JAN 22

    50. Preposition Mastery - About, For, Of, and After. Handling Tasks, Responsibilities, and Follow-Ups (Part 2 of 5)

    Your team member sends you an update saying they'll handle the budget "after the meeting in Friday." You understand what they mean, but something feels off. Or you're drafting an email to leadership about a cross-departmental initiative, and you keep second-guessing whether to write "meeting about the strategy" or "meeting on the strategy." These aren't grammar mistakes that break communication. They're precision gaps that make otherwise competent professionals sound less polished than they actually are. This episode focuses on four prepositions that appear in nearly every professional email, meeting request, and status update you write: about, for, of, and after. Getting these right doesn't just improve clarity. It changes how authoritative you sound when assigning responsibilities, how professional your scheduling language feels, and whether your organizational references land with the precision expected at senior levels. The episode includes email phrases you can adapt immediately, a workplace dialogue showing all four prepositions in natural context, and explanations of why certain patterns sound awkward to native speakers even when they're technically grammatically correct. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with practice exercises and ready-to-use email templates: lvlinguistics.be/episode50 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile, a community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business, daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere, and support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    9 min
  3. JAN 8

    49. Preposition Mastery - To and At. Navigating Meetings and Communication (Part 1 of 5)

    You know what you want to say. The grammar is fine. Your vocabulary is strong. But then you write "I'll send this report at John" or "I'm attending to the meeting," and something feels off. People understand you, but the sentence doesn't sound right. These small preposition mistakes don't usually cause confusion, but they do make you sound less polished than you actually are. This episode launches a five-part series on the prepositions that trip up working professionals most often. We start with two of the most common: to and at. These tiny words carry specific meanings in English, and using the wrong one creates friction in your communication. The difference matters more in professional settings where clarity and precision build credibility. We work through real workplace scenarios where these prepositions show up constantly. Forwarding documents to colleagues. Scheduling calls at specific times. Explaining processes to new team members. Meeting clients at their offices. Each example gets practice time built in so you can repeat the phrases out loud and train your mouth to produce them automatically. The bigger challenge isn't understanding the rules. It's breaking old habits that feel natural in your first language but don't transfer to English. Many professionals have been using the wrong preposition for years without realizing it creates that subtle "something's not quite right" feeling in listeners. This episode gives you the pattern recognition you need to catch those mistakes before they happen. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with all the examples and practice exercises: lvlinguistics.be/episode49 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find: Tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile.  A community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business.  Daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere.  Support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    7 min
  4. 12/25/2025

    48. Discussing Percentages and Ratios. Explaining Data in a Professional Setting

    You already understand the numbers. The math part is easy. But when you need to say those figures out loud in English during a meeting or presentation, something happens. You pause. You second-guess yourself. Should you say "one in five" or "twenty percent"? That small moment of hesitation breaks your flow and chips away at your confidence. This episode focuses on the gap between knowing the data and communicating it clearly. We cover how to pronounce percentages and ratios naturally, which form to choose based on your audience and context, and the common mistakes that confuse listeners even when your numbers are correct. You'll also learn conversational approximations that native speakers use constantly, like "just under forty percent" or "roughly two-thirds," which keep presentations moving without getting stuck in decimal points. We’ll walk through practical scenarios you face regularly. Reporting survey results in a team meeting. Negotiating budget increases with suppliers. Explaining trends to colleagues who need quick clarity, not spreadsheet precision. Each situation requires a slightly different approach, and you'll learn exactly which phrasing works where. We also tackle the subtle grammar issues that trip people up, like whether to use singular or plural verbs after percentages, and why "three point five" sounds right while "three comma five" marks you as non-native immediately. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with practice exercises and example phrases you can use immediately: lvlinguistics.be/episode48 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find: Tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile. A community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business. Daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere. Support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    16 min
  5. 12/11/2025

    47. Onboarding Success. Language for Training and Welcoming New Employees

    Episode 47: Onboarding Success – Language for Training and Welcoming New Employees Let's be honest: the first day at a new job can feel like the first day at a new school. You don't know anyone. You're not sure where things are. You're learning names, systems, and rules all at once. Some people mask that nervous energy with confidence. Others go quiet and hope nobody notices. Either way, the onboarding process sets the tone for what comes next. Language is at the heart of it. The way you're greeted, the clarity of instructions, the tone of the policies, even the words in a training manual all of these shape whether a new hire feels included, overwhelmed, or ready to succeed. This episode focuses on the phrases and communication strategies that make onboarding smooth. If you're the one welcoming and training, you'll learn how to explain things clearly, set expectations, and make people feel part of the team. If you're the new hire, you'll learn how to ask for clarification, respond politely, and stay engaged without sounding lost. We start with welcome phrases that immediately lower tension and create respect before someone has even started working. You'll discover how to make remote onboarding feel warm when the first impression happens on Zoom rather than face to face. We tackle the challenge of giving clear instructions without overwhelming new hires, breaking down complex systems into guided steps instead of chaotic information dumps. The episode also covers how to ask questions professionally as a new hire without looking incompetent, and how to explain company culture through language so people understand not just what to do but how things work here. You'll learn training phrases that build confidence alongside competence, and how to use feedback as collaboration rather than criticism. For international teams, we explore how to avoid heavy jargon, explain acronyms clearly, and show openness when language or culture creates barriers. We close with realistic expectations for the first week, because no one should expect mastery immediately but people often pressure themselves anyway. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet for all the onboarding phrases and practice exercises: lvlinguistics.be/episode47 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile, a community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business, daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere, and support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    11 min
  6. 11/27/2025

    46. Building Stronger Teams. Essential Phrases for Conducting Effective Interviews

    There's a moment in almost every professional's life where the stakes are higher than usual. Maybe you're interviewing someone for a role on your team, or perhaps you're being interviewed for a new position yourself. Either way, the pressure is real because interviews are more than just question and answer sessions. They're decisions about the future. Here's the tricky part. Interviews can go wrong on both sides. As a candidate, you might walk out thinking you wish you'd explained yourself better. As an interviewer, you might realize halfway through that you didn't get the insights you needed. Both situations lead to regret, and both are avoidable. This episode focuses on the language that drives interviews forward. The right phrases keep conversations structured, professional, and human. They open doors, calm nerves, and uncover the truth. Whether you're leading interviews or preparing to be interviewed yourself, you'll walk away with practical phrases and strategies that build confidence and trust. You'll discover how to set the stage with opening phrases that reduce uncertainty. We cover the difference between closed questions that invite one-word responses and open-ended questions that encourage storytelling. You'll learn how to explain roles clearly, use behavioral questions that reveal how someone behaves under pressure, and close interviews with respect and clarity. If you're the candidate rather than the interviewer, many of these same phrases apply to show confidence and professionalism from your side of the table. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet for all the interview phrases and practice exercises: lvlinguistics.be/episode46 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile, a community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business, daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere, and support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now - studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises, but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    10 min
  7. 11/13/2025

    45. Phrasal Verbs with ‘Up’ and ‘Down’: Driving Momentum and Managing Setbacks in Business

    You understand the individual words. You follow the logic of the sentence. But when someone says "let's wrap this up and pin down the details," you hesitate just long enough to lose the thread of the conversation. It's not your vocabulary that's the problem. It's the small, casual phrases that native speakers use without thinking - the ones that actually run most workplace conversations. This episode focuses on phrasal verbs with "up" and "down," the everyday building blocks that make English sound natural and confident in professional settings. Katherine from LV Linguistics shows you how these simple combinations carry the momentum of business communication. You'll learn which verbs drive energy forward and which ones bring situations back under control. We start with "up" verbs that signal movement and urgency. You'll see how "wrap up" sounds more decisive than "finish," why "follow up" keeps projects alive, and when "step up" shows leadership without announcing it. Then we shift to "down" verbs that restore balance. These help you calm tense meetings, break complex problems into manageable steps, and slow processes down before mistakes happen. The episode also covers verbs that completely change meaning depending on whether you use "up" or "down," like "back up" versus "back down." Finally, we walk through real workplace scenarios where choosing the right phrasal verb changes how people respond to you. This episode is important if you're leading teams, managing projects, or participating in meetings where you need to sound natural under pressure. The language applies across industries, from negotiations to daily email communication. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with practice exercises and workplace scenarios: lvlinguistics.be/episode45 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile, a community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business, daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere, and support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    10 min
  8. 10/30/2025

    44. Describing Company Performance: Vocabulary for Annual Reports

    You've written the numbers. You've checked the data. But when stakeholders read your annual report, they're not just evaluating financial results. They're judging clarity, credibility, and confidence. One phrase can make your company look stable and strategic, or uncertain and unprepared. The difference often comes down to vocabulary choices most professionals never think about. This episode explores the specific language patterns that make financial reporting sound authoritative and trustworthy. Katherine from LV Linguistics walks you through the phrases that transform raw data into compelling narrative. You'll learn how to present results without sounding defensive, acknowledge challenges without undermining confidence, and project future plans that feel grounded rather than vague. We start with the fundamentals of reporting financial performance, moving from simple statements to context-rich descriptions that give stakeholders the full picture. You'll discover how cause-and-effect language builds transparency and trust, even when discussing difficult quarters. We cover achievement vocabulary that celebrates milestones without crossing into promotional territory. The episode also tackles the trickiest part of annual reporting: addressing setbacks while maintaining credibility. Finally, we break down forward-looking language that sounds strategic rather than wishful. This episode is essential if you're drafting reports for leadership, preparing investor communications, or contributing to any document where financial performance needs clear explanation. The vocabulary applies whether you're in finance, operations, or project management. Resources: Download this episode's worksheet with all the vocabulary phrases and rewriting exercises: lvlinguistics.be/episode44 Ready to Practice Your English with Real People? Listening to podcasts is great for learning, but nothing builds confidence like actually speaking. That's where our English practice membership Level Up comes in. It's made especially for professionals just like you. Inside Level Up, you'll find: Tons of exercises you can do on desktop or mobile. A community of professionals who are working on their English confidence for work and business. Daily unlimited live practice sessions you can join anytime, anywhere. Support from our team of coaches who answer questions and track your progress. If you're serious about getting confident with English, keep doing what you're doing right now (studying, listening to podcasts, doing exercises), but don't forget the critical piece: actually speaking. The more you speak, the more confident and comfortable you'll be with the English language. My amazing team of coaches and I are ready to support you in Level Up. Head over to lvlinguistics.be/levelup for more information. I hope to see you on the inside. Rate, Review, & Follow 💜 "I love Business English Made Easy. It's so useful!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show. This helps us support more people in enhancing their business English skills. Rate with five stars and write a review. Let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, you might miss out. Follow now to stay updated!

    8 min

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Unlock the world of business communication with Victoria and the LV Linguistics team! This enlightening podcast is tailored for English language learners striving for success in the professional realm. Dive deep into various topics, from crucial vocabulary and grammar to etiquette in diverse business scenarios. Each episode breaks down complex concepts into digestible insights, ensuring that you understand and effectively apply them in real-life situations. And, the best part? Each episode comes with a worksheet full of phrases and exercises to help you progress in your language journey.

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