Learning English For Work

Conversations about whether to make friends at work and how company culture shapes that choice. Practical language for inviting colleagues out, like grabbing lunch or meeting for coffee. Tips on navigating friendships after a promotion and on keeping disputes from affecting professionalism. Questions for listeners and pointers to further resources.

Conversation about handling disagreements at work in a calm, constructive way. They explore being diplomatic and how different cultures express opinions. Practical language for asking for context and deciding whether to speak up. Useful phrases for acknowledging both sides and finding compromises like meeting halfway.

"One thing I think I excel at is..." In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about language for performance reviews and career conversations.You can find a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260309Improve your speaking skills with our special series 'Beating Speaking Anxiety'. Search for it on your favourite podcast app, or find the episodes with transcripts and explainer videos on our website here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietyDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Receive our weekly highlights: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599And if you like podcasts, why not try some of our other ones: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Grammar

Clear tips on when to say sorry at work and how to word it. Personal stories illustrate genuine apologies and taking responsibility. Practical phrasing for missed deadlines, client delays and supplier problems. Guidance on apologising for individuals versus organisations and how to prevent repeat issues.

Discussion about different kinds of workplace rules and how companies vary in strictness. Exploration of language used to describe hybrid work expectations. Tips for spotting how serious a rule is from intonation, context and who speaks. Look at phrases that signal strictness around expenses, approvals and confidentiality.

Tips for deciding whether a meeting is needed and who should attend. Clear invitation language and pre-meeting preparation are highlighted. Using agendas to structure discussions and keep time gets attention. Techniques for encouraging quieter participants and handling seniority are explored. Practical points on note-taking, assigning actions and when to replace a meeting with an email.

Tips for easy workplace conversation starters. Suggestions include commenting on the weather, weekend plans or recent trips. Common safe topics like sports and commuting are highlighted. Advice on the best moments to chat at work and which personal, political or financial subjects to avoid.

Lots of people find jargon annoying. Is it useful in the workplace? Pippa and Phil talk about when to use jargon and when to avoid it, with help from journalist Anna Maloney, Anne Curzan from the University of Michigan and John Fiset from St Mary's University in Nova Scotia, Canada.Listen to the Business Daily epsiode on jargon here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5znhFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241216This programme was originally broadcast in December 2024.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Technology is a big part of many workplaces. Pippa and Phil talk about remote working has impacted language at work. Learn some jargon phrases for the modern office.Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241209This programme was originally broadcast in December 2024.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Pippa and Phil talk about common phrases for goals, measuring them and how we succeed.Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/business-jargon/241202This programme was originally broadcast in December 2024FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.