164 episodes

A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors

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    • 4.7 • 27 Ratings

A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

    Air India’s Shopping Spree

    Air India’s Shopping Spree

    Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing.

    How many aircraft did Air India purchase?
    How does this sale compare to previous orders in the aviation industry?
    Why is Air India upgrading their fleet of airplanes?

    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 23 min
    Brand Values 2023

    Brand Values 2023

    Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report.

    How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand?
    What are some of world’s top 10 most valuable brands?
    What are the most valuable brand sectors?

    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 26 min
    The Strong US Dollar

    The Strong US Dollar

    Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. We also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world.

    Why is the US dollar so strong at the moment?
    How does a strong US dollar affect global trade?
    What impact does a strong US dollar have on developing and emerging economies?

    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 8 min
    Forever Chemicals

    Forever Chemicals

    Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals

    What are Forever chemicals?
    Why is the EU considering banning them?
    What will the ramifications of a ban be for manufacturers who use Forever chemicals in their products?


    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 23 min
    Demographics

    Demographics

    Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come.

    How do demographics shape a country’s economy?
    What do demographics tell us about the world today?
    What will the impact be of China’s falling birthrate and population?

    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 25 min
    Collapsing Wind Turbines

    Collapsing Wind Turbines

    Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world.

    Why are newly built wind turbines suddenly collapsing?
    How is the industry responding to this issue?
    Will this problem prevent governments from achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?

    Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Loan_K ,

Valuable programming

This is not only an excellent ESL program, but an excellent business news analysis program as well - top notch quality. I've lived and worked in the US for more than 30 years with an MBA. Nevertheless, after listening to 3 podcasts I am hooked. The measured pace of speech in the podcast dramatically increased my comprehension of complex business topics: Forex, Google Vs. Apple, etc. I never speak that slow myself. But what a difference it makes to have enough time to reconstruct in my mind what I have just heard.

Thank you.

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