BE 454: How to Understand Every Accent in English

In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss the importance of understanding various English accents for success in the global business world. They address a listener's question about whether to focus on specific accents or expose oneself to many different ones, concluding that listening to a wide range of accents is crucial for better networking, building business relationships, and fostering empathy and open-mindedness. They offer actionable tips such as proactively seeking out diverse media, being patient with oneself when encountering unfamiliar accents, and engaging in conversations with English speakers from around the world, highlighting the shift towards global English as a language that doesn't belong to any single country or accent.