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Short podcasts to improve your English at work. Want to write better emails? Confused by the jargon at your office? Need to apply for a job in English? We talk about the language used in international workplaces and help you improve your business English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at
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Apr 29, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Young leaders
Sophia Kianni, founder of Climate Cardinals, discusses leadership dynamics, collaboration, delegation, and self-care in effective leadership. She explores the significance of open communication, guidance, and collaborative authority in modern leadership, highlighting English improvement programs by the Open University and promoting Shopify, the global commerce platform.

Apr 22, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Following your beliefs
Boni Adeliyi, a leader, shares top tips for leaders. They discuss intriguing facts about crocodiles and the importance of short-term health insurance. Also, insights on effective leadership in social movements are shared by a Black Lives Matter protest organizer.

Apr 15, 2024 • 2min
Leadership: Having a vision
Rosie Ginday, an entrepreneur, shares tips on leadership. She emphasizes aligning values and vision as a leader to attract the right support for success.

Apr 8, 2024 • 3min
Leadership: Being confident
Meggie Palmer, an expert in leadership, shares top tips for leaders in this podcast. She discusses empowering women in leadership, workplace inequality, the importance of confidence, embracing opportunities, avoiding bullying, staying true to personal values, and the role of honest feedback in maintaining direction.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1min
Introducing Leadership
Explore leadership qualities and practices like vision, growth, feedback, humility, and collaboration. Learn business English while hearing from leaders around the world. A partnership with the Open University to provide global insights and tips.

Mar 25, 2024 • 11min
Office English: Selling Yourself
Learn how to confidently share your achievements in the workplace and master the art of self-promotion. Discover effective ways to sell yourself at work, tackle interview questions with expertise, and excel in professional settings by showcasing your strengths and aspirations.

Mar 18, 2024 • 10min
Office English: Negotiating
Explore the art of negotiation in diverse settings, from purchasing a car to navigating workplace dynamics. Learn about UK negotiation tactics and the significance of small talk, opening offers, haggling techniques, and compromise. Discover how to negotiate for better pay and conclude negotiations while maintaining positive relationships.

Mar 11, 2024 • 11min
Office English: Conflict
Learn about handling disagreements in the workplace professionally and expressing differing opinions while maintaining respect. Tips for dealing with unprofessional behavior, conflicts, and imposter syndrome at work are also provided.

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Mar 6, 2024 • 13min
Office English: Bad News
Exploring how to recognize and deliver bad news at work, the podcast discusses decoding business euphemisms, understanding organizational changes and job loss, navigating layoffs, and emphasizing effective communication in difficult conversations.

Feb 26, 2024 • 12min
Office English: Work events
This podcast episode focuses on small talk and networking in English for work events. Tips include engaging conversations, giving compliments, asking questions at work events, preparing for industry networking, navigating small talk, and building relationships through small talk at work events.


