BE 421: Let's Talk Shop About Business English

In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Michelle discuss the use of the phrase "Let's talk [topic]" in business English. They explain that it's a casual and confident way to introduce a topic in meetings, emails, and presentations, but it is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. They provide examples of appropriate and inappropriate uses, noting that it works best with one or two-word topics and should be avoided when discussing serious or negative subjects. They also offer alternative phrases like "Let's discuss" and "Let's go over," and they highlight the importance of saving colleagues' time by using concise, idiomatic language.