The Business Spotlight Podcast

Say It in Style: First names

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:21:08 +0100

Some names are not pronounced the way they are spelled. And you want to be able to say the names of your international business partners correctly. For help, let’s turn to communication skills expert Ken Taylor.

News: The new gold rush

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:21:10 +0100

Today we’ll take you to Australia, where prospecting for gold is currently attracting lots of people. “Prospecting” is the search for minerals by using equipment such as gold pans and digging tools, but also metal detectors.

Vocabulary: Scientific fields

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:21:08 +0100

Do you enjoy birdwatching or counting the stars? Then you can put your leisure time to work in a very useful way. You can become a “citizen scientist”. Let's go through some science vocabulary together.

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Tricky Translations: Kasse

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:21:09 +0100

How do you say the German word Kasse in English? It has several meanings in German and is translated into English using different words.

Grammar: Confusing verb pairs

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:21:09 +0100

Start the new year by improving your business English! We take a look at easily confused verb pairs in our free podcast.

Vocabulary: Winter sports

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:21:11 +0100

It’s winter! I can’t wait to go to the mountains — to ski, snowboard or just play in the snow! So today, let’s go over the vocabulary for some cold-weather fun.

Intercultural Communication: Working with Israelis

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:21:09 +0100

Today we take a look at working with Israelis. Germany has a special relationship with Israel — and a special responsibility.

Business Skills: Presentations

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:21:08 +0100

When giving presentations, good preparation is the key. And good non-verbal communication is important for getting your message across. So let’s practise this today.

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Vocabulary: Skill Up! — Your health

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:21:07 +0100

When you are feeling ill, you probably just go to your family doctor. But what happens if you are in an English-speaking country, and you have to see a medical specialist?

Business Skills: Meeting point

Kirstie Crail — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:21:08 +0100

During meetings, it is important to ask the right question at the right time. Here’s communication skills expert, Ken Taylor, with advice, and an exercise.